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"My Hypnobabies course did wonders for me. It helped me turn
my fears and doubts into confidence and preparation long
before my birthing time began. It taught me how to
effectively relax and only feel pressure through all of my
pressure waves. It helped my husband be an incredible, calm
support to me throughout the entire birthing process. It
helped me visualize and create the kind of birth I wanted to
badly. Unmedicated childbirth is not as crazy or as
impossible as people sometimes make it sound. Women are much
stronger than they give themselves credit for — definitely
when it comes to giving birth. Anyone who wants to
have an unmedicated chilbirth and prepares for it can
do it and even have a good experience — no doubt about it."
Kim Christenson (1st-time mom, hospital birth)
"Laura, "Nathan and I just wanted to send you a
little note to let you know that our baby was born! She
came on December 5th at 8 a.m. on the dot. The birth
went absolutely beautifully, and everything has just
been getting even better every day! Our baby is an
absolute angel, and thankfully, my body has healed so
nicely (and quickly!).
"We wanted to thank you again for all your help and
the wonderful information you shared with us during our
Hypnobabies classes. It's funny--after all the
practicing I did and all the time I spent working on my
Hypnobabies techniques, I feel like I didn't use them at
all in the way I would have expected, but for me, it was
really the mental and emotional preparation beforehand
that made all the difference. Being reminded again
and again each class period and with each script I
listened to that pregnancy and birth are natural and
safe and can be comfortable, joyful experiences--I think
that's really what I needed more than anything to help
me through the whole experience.
"I've written out a rough overview of Kate's birth
story which I wanted to share with you. It's definitely
not complete--I'm trying to fill in the details a little
more each day--but it covers the basics, at least!
Thank you again for everything."
Amy Romney
(1st-time mom, hospital birth) of Provo, UT
"Right after the birth
I felt so full of energy and excitement! I did it! I
birthed my baby! And without any drugs whatsoever!
This goal of mine had taken a lot of preparation on my
part but really having my doula there made the biggest
difference of all I believe. I feel so confident
about my body and my strength as a woman. Having a
child is an amazing experience... I replay that night
so many times in my mind... It always makes me smile..."
Esther
Parsons (1st-time mom, hospital birth) of Provo, UT
"Thank goodness for Hypnobabies! Our beautiful boy
came into this world peacefully and drug-free. At
40w6d he made his debut. What a great birthday present
for daddy." ~
Mindy
DeGraffenried (5th-time mom, first home birth) of Riverton, UT
"It is awesome, miraculous, always worth it (even for my
first five which were not as comfortable as this one),
and even pain-free without drugs!" ~
April Lewis
(6th-time mom, hospital birth) of Provo, UT
"Thanks, Laura, for the wonderful classes. I will
recommend this for anyone especially first time mothers
whom plan a homebirth." ~
Jenna Powell (1st-time
mom, home birth) of Heber City, UT
"During my birthing time, I felt no need to escape
from pain, because my mind didn't signal to me that I
was in pain. While at first I was apprehensive about
the hospital's support of childbirth hypnosis, the
nursing staff left us alone and didn't not even mention
any type of intervention. My six hour birthing time
felt more like three hours. My baby was born strong
and healthy. I could not have asked for a better
birthing experience." ~
Amy Ellis (1st-time
mom, hospital birth) of Provo, UT
"Thank you so much, Laura, for helping me learn these
techniques and beliefs that have made my birthing so
fast and easy. I know I will use Hypnobabies in the
future, and I will definitely send any interested people
I know your way!" ~
Natalie Orgill (1st-time mom,
hospital birth) of
Provo, Utah
HypnoBirthing and Doula Births
"Laura
decided to do a Hypnobabies script with me before things got
going, my nerves were a bit on end and I was still feeling
unsure of things and we thought this might help, we put on
the Heart of Reiki music and she began reading, I also
remember that at some point the lights were dimmed and the
nurses began to whisper this was wonderful as things that I
had asked to happen in my birth plan were being played out
without me even having to ask, this meant so much to me!
Laura's voice is also very calming and easy to listen to and
because of this I fell into a deep relaxation very quickly
and very easily, I could hear the nurses coming and going
quietly but nothing more. " ~ Julia F.(third birth) of
Holladay, Utah Julia used the Hypnobabies home study
course. Full birth story can be read
here.
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"I can't thank you enough for all of your support
during my pregnancy and birth with Aubrey." ~ Rachel
Turner (2nd-time mom) of Provo, Utah
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   "After
watching me for about an hour Laura, my HypnoBirthing doula,
told me that I seemed a little cranky and she thought maybe
we should do some HypnoBirthing scripts. I admitted that I
was cranky after not being able to get ahold of anyone and
then the contractions staying at 7 minutes apart for hour
after hour. So we did a HypnoBirthing script and it really
helped me to get focused and start being happy that I was
going to meet my baby soon! My massage doula began to do
pressure points on me using Clary Sage and Jasmine oils and
I started smiling and joking with my friends. My mood
improved drastically and I really started feeling happy that
I was in labor." ~ Tamra Hyde (4th-time mom) of West
Jordan, Utah
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   "Laura
Lund was my hypno-doula at my son's birth in February of
2005. She was fantastic! Doing some fear-release exercises
before and re-scripting a previous birth both were
invaluable in making my feel prepared and excited about my
birth instead of apprehensive.
During my labor Laura came early on to help me get in the
right mind-set by doing exercises and scripts with me. I
felt in control and at peace during my entire labor and
birthing experience (SO different from my previous birth
experiences). She has a wonderfully pleasant and calming
voice and manner and was very professional yet relaxed. My
husband felt comfortable around her and never felt
supplanted by her. She made sure that he was as involved as
he wanted to be.
 She
made sure that I was all set after my baby was born before
she left and she checked on me in the days following as
well.
I plan on having
her as my doula again (if she wants too) when we are
expecting again.
We
love you Laura!" ~ Emily Clawson (third-time mom) of
Taylorsville, Utah
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"Laura was very well organized and contributed
to a beautiful delivery." ~ Christine Bradley (first-time
mom) of Holladay, Utah
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"Laura was definitely a big help with suggestions and
knowledge, which was a comfort!" ~ J. N. (first-time mom)
of Pleasant Grove, Utah
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What Other Birth
Professionals Are Saying
"I took a
training from Laura on Hypnobabies and it was extremely
helpful. Knowing what I know now about Hypnobabies, I know
I couldn't have supported a Hypnobabies mom effectively
without it. Hypnobabies is very different than
HypnoBirthing." ~
Laura Bikman, CD, HBCE (hypno-doula and
HypnoBirthing Practitioner)
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"I had a lovely birth this weekend and
Laura was the doula-extraordinaire! It was this woman's 4th
baby, but first attempt at an unmedicated birth. She was
induced because of some preeclampsia issues, but she was
able to have the dignity and respect of those who cared for
her and she ultimately got the birth she wanted. Laura did a
terrific job of support, unending patience and guidance, and
it couldn't have been done without her. For most of the day
of induction, it was a party and we all sat around joking,
telling stories, and watching some pretty funny British
sit-coms! When the rubber met the road, we all pulled
together like a good 'pit crew' and supported her. Her
husband caught the baby and all were glowing afterwards. It
was a lovely birth and I was so pleased to have the crew
that we did. Again, THANK YOU, LAURA!!! Doulas rock!" ~
Danielle Demeter, Certified Nurse Midwife
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"She did a great job. I was so glad to
have her there!" ~
Suzanne
Smith, Certified Professional Midwife, Licensed
Direct-Entry Midwife
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