HypnoBirthing of CT Birth Story Gatherings

Once you complete our regular HypnoBirthing of Connecticut™ childbirth classes, all pregnant mamas are invited to our monthly birth story gatherings.  At these wonderful luncheons, you’ll enjoy a homemade, organic meal from appetizers through dessert.

Afterwards, everyone settles around to hear two guest speakers tell their natural birth stories using the tools they learned at HypnoBirthing of CT.  We follow with an informal Q&A until all questions are answered. This discussion invariably includes moments of laughter amid excellent information sharing.  These events have proved to be a wonderful way to refresh what you learned in class, while staying connected to a caring network of educated, empowered women who share your vision for a peaceful and satisfying birth.

Our birth story gatherings are for ladies only, unlike the HypnoBirthing childbirth course itself.  This creates a particularly intimate setting where women feel free to share and ask anything on their minds – and they do!

These HypnoBirthing Birth Story Gatherings have become extremely popular among our community of mamas.  It’s a fun, heart-warming experience that consistently results in friendship, and has often led to the formation of newborn play groups.  At every gathering, no matter who the speakers are, we find ourselves moved to tears one moment, then laughing out loud the next.

Who knows?  Maybe you will soon be among the women who come and inspire other pregnant women with your own story of natural childbirth.

Our Guest Speakers
At HypnoBirthing of Connecticut™, there’s no shortage of women who are eager to come and tell their birth stories to the group.  We keep a long and growing list of women who are excitedly awaiting their turn to come and share.  Some of these women birthed twins and some had VBACs (vaginal births after cesareans).  Some even had HBACs (home-births after cesareans).  And some dealt with special circumstances, like breech positioning, preeclampsia or Group B Strep.  They share one thing in common:  They all prepared at HypnoBirthing of CT™, and they all birthed recently, comfortably and naturally.  These women did it on their terms, and they bonded with their babies from the moment of birth.

 

What Women Are Saying…
“Thank you so much for the birth story gathering today, Cynthia.  It was really wonderful to hear Kathleen’s and Lindsay’s natural birth stories, especially given the varying paths each one took to have her baby (at the hospital versus at home).  It’s an incredible confidence-builder to listen to and ask questions of other women so similar to me – women who were recently pregnant and took your course, just like me.  It re-affirms that the decisions my husband and I are making are right for us as we prepare for our first child. I also loved meeting and being around other pregnant women who have taken your class, to hear about their practitioners and their birth plans. I would most definitely jump at the opportunity to do this again next month and can’t thank you enough for the opportunity to spend the afternoon in a room full of such interesting discussion and truly lovely women.”   – Nicole McElroy, Stamford, CT

“There are so many reasons why these gatherings are beneficial, Cynthia.  The most important aspect, to me, is the opportunity to hear firsthand experiences of women who have had amazing, satisfying natural births and are beaming and bursting with joy and enthusiasm to share their stories! I get the goose bumps when I listen to them and I just know that my birth story will be just as amazing and satisfying.  It’s the truest affirmation to how doable natural childbirth really is.  (I found this was also a great help in shutting down voices of dissent in my family). The Q&A & hypnosis sessions add the icing on the cake.  The fact that we’re just a room full of women getting to ask any question that’s on our mind, no matter the topic, is a resource that isn’t available anywhere else.  So many of the questions addressed can’t be found in any book anywhere.  And as you know, I love your hypnosis.  I cry tears of joy every single time because I feel such a deep connection with my baby and I just know we are going to work well together on the day of his/her birth.  Cynthia, your willingness to open your warm and inviting home to us and give us the gift of this experience speaks volumes of your kindness, compassion, and dedication in helping women have their dream of peaceful, natural birth realized.  And the food is great, too!!”  - Ellie Simoulidis, Norwalk, CT

“Cynthia, I am so glad I attended your Birth Story Gathering.  The speakers, Rocio and Carrie, were amazing and inspirational, and I especially liked the fact that each of their stories was completely different.  It’s really great to hang out with a group of women whose natural birthing goals reflect mine.  I like how during the gathering everything about birthing remains on a positive note.  The group is very supportive, and I definitely feel less alone knowing that there are other like-minded pregnant women in my area.  The Birth Story Gathering is such a refreshing antidote to the birthing misinformation floating around in our society today.  After your gathering, I feel more empowered having been given the right tools for the natural birth that I envision.  I am indebted to you for refreshing me about the breathing techniques, which definitely helped me in the birth of my first son.  I had a calm, focused birth.  I am looking forward to giving birth again and meeting my new baby!  It was so great to meet everyone who attended, and now I know there is a pool of women from whom we can tap support & encouragement.  Also, your space is lovely, and your delicious spread made this pregnant foodie very happy.  Hope to see you again soon!  Warmest, Shira” – Shira Tarantino, Stamford CT

“First of all your home is beautiful, Cynthia, and your HypnoBirthing ’studio’ is just perfect. So nicely done. My compliments to you.  I was so incredibly happy to be able to attend your HypnoBirthing of CT birth story gathering. It helped to reinforce what I have been trying to practice and put time into for this second pregnancy. The speakers were so interesting. It’s always good to hear the birth stories of others and it was nice to have a mix of first-time moms from your classes and second- and third-time moms, too. I savored the review of techniques from you. I truly missed that, now that it’s been a few years since I took your course with my first baby. It was so nice to practice again with you. The 3 hours went by too fast.” — Lee Morgan, Greenwich CT

“The birth story gathering was really worthwhile, Cynthia, especially for the second-time mom like myself who initially took your class two years ago.  It seems I have less time to devote to preparing for the birth of our second baby.  I found the stories shared by the speakers enlightening, the Q&A was also helpful.  The hypnobirthing breathing refresher was particularly valuable.  So thank you for inviting me.  I shall not neglect to praise the food, either.  It was all super yummy.  I would recommend HypnoBirthing of CT and you to anyone who is expecting the first time, second time, or multiple times.” – Emily Chen, Westport CT

“Cynthia, thank you so much for hosting the refresher class.  It was great getting together with the other women and hearing the wonderful the birthing stories.  I loved being able to talk to the others about my questions and concerns and hear others do the same. – Lisa Simonello, Hamden CT

“I thought the refresher class today provided me with an amazing opportunity to  have some girl-time  so we could talk about some of the things we wouldn’t necessarily mention with our husbands around. It is so comforting to be around a group of like-minded people who genuinely care about what I am going thorough and willing to share their own experiences in order to help me reach my own birthing goals. I feel like I will remember things that were said more readily than the things I have read.  And, meeting women who have done what I am preparing for gave me reassurance that I can achieve this goal and people are rooting for me!  Thank you, Cynthia.  I loved coming today!  I thought both women spoke so beautifully and I cannot wait to join you and them and glow when I tell my child’s birth story!  Which may be soon!   ”
– Alyssa Begin, Trumbull CT

“The refresher course was incredibly comforting.  I really enjoyed having the opportunity to be in a room with so many like-minded women having a forum to share and discuss some of our anxieties, excitement, and questions – which amazingly seemed very similar!  What a blessing to feel so connected to so many new people at once.   Thank you so much for organizing such a useful and meaningful afternoon.”  – Jill Geller, Port Chester, NY

“Cynthia’s HypnoBirthing Birth Story Luncheon came at the perfect time and was so helpful as I approach my ’guess date’! We took the class in February, and after practicing the techniques daily for a couple of months, I had some additional questions and was craving the company of women on the same journey as me. The refresher course allowed me to ask my questions, practice the meditation in a group setting, and hear the beautiful birth stories from other women Cynthia taught who had recently experienced birth using HypnoBirthing. This part was invaluable!” – Stephanie Kelly, Newtown, CT

I truly enjoyed the birth gathering at your house last week.  Thank you for inviting me!  It was so great to see you, Cynthia, and I still can’t believe it has been over 2 years since my husband and I first took your class with our first baby. Seeing you and doing the breathing and hypnosis review gave me such renewed comfort, just like it did the first time I was pregnant.  Once again, I left your house feeling empowered, relaxed and ready for the birth of my next child. It was wonderful to be around so many like -minded moms and refreshing to hear such positive birth stories. Also, the space in your new house is just so peaceful and comfortable and perfect for pregnant mamas! Thanks again, Cynthia. I am hoping you’ll invite me to another gathering, so I can squeeze one more in before the end of my pregnancy!  - Jaime Hoffman, Stamford CT

Stamford Talk, the lifestyle blog for those in and around Stamford CT named HypnoBirthing of Connecticut its recommended birth resource:
http://www.stamfordtalk.blogspot.com/2012/02/good-birth-resource-hypnobirthing-of-ct.html