Diary of a Pregnant Woman

The following account was given by an expectant mother who kindly agreed to trial the 'Fear of Childbirth' CD from the subliminal Sounds For Change series available for purchase via this website. For more information click the link on the far left of this page.

Day 1 - 7.1.08

 
Initial reaction- 'freaked out' by the man's voice.  Once I got used it, I manage relax a bit.  I found that I felt relaxed but I was aware of noises in the house etc.  Once he started talking about childbirth my initial reaction was ' how would he know?'  Again, I managed to let myself FALL into the relaxed state after a few minutes. I found this a strange experience but I felt keen to do it again.  Slept very well.

Day 2 - 8.1.08

This was a very windy evening so I felt I was distracted by the noise of the wind!  Still not completely relaxed or switched off.  Felt more at ease with the man's voice.  Didn't sleep quite as well.

Day 3 -  9.1.08

A much more relaxing experience.  Was a little distracted for the first few minutes, but then managed to totally switch off.  Fell asleep towards the end.  Hope this is OK.  Does it still work?

Day 4 - 10.1.08

Felt relaxed.  Listened to the words more this time and felt the benefit of this.

Day 5 - 11.1.08

Very relaxing - 'Felt hypnotised' for the first time - slept for the whole recording but awoke as he was counting 0-10. Not sure if I was hypnotised or just sleeping but felt great when I came to.

 
Day 6 - 12.1.08

This was the first time I listened to the recording with my husband in bed at the same time. I have been going to bed slightly earlier for the past few days. The snoring and smell of wine from my husband confirmed that the recording needs to be listened to in silence and alone! I switched it off 1/2 way through - better luck tomorrow!

This turned out to be an awful nights sleep - very restless and I had lots of unpleasant dreams. We had been for a large meal so I don't know if it was the food or that I was less relaxed.

Day 7 - 13.1.08

Relaxing, positive feelings

Day 8 - 14.1.08

 Again, relaxing experience. I'm sure that the recording helps me to sleep better.

Day 9 - 15.1.08

 In a conversation with colleagues I found myself talking very positively about my planned birth. It wasn't till afterwards that I realised how unusually positive I had been!

Day 10 - 16.1.08

Fell asleep very early on in the recording.

Day 11 - 17.1.08

Another conversation at work, where colleagues were talking about their birth experiences;I did not feel paniced. In fact, I thought to myself, "that won't happen to me".

 
Day 12 - 18.1.08

Relaxing, positive feelings.

Day 13 - 19.1.08

Baby kicked throughout again. My husband felt a kick for the first time which was a really special experience - difficult to remain focused & not distracted.

Day 14 - 20.1.08

Today I read an article in a pregnancy magazine about births - I spoke to my husband about what I would like in my birth plan & felt relaxed. I actually felt quite excited about the experience!! I'm sure that this CD has made a difference to my attitude toward the birth.

Day 15 - 21.1.08

Another positive and relaxing experience

 
Thank you for providing me with this CD. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I certainly feel that it has made a positive difference to my attitudes and feelings towards my impending child birth. I plan to use it in my labour.

I would recommend this recording to help relax and unwind at the end of a stressful day. It has, without doubt, helped me to sleep. This is something I believe many women have difficulty with.....I'm sure it will be of benefit to any pregnant woman. I hope this diary is useful.

Day 16 - 22.1.08

Recording not listened to - awful nights sleep!!