Steve and I started our childbirth class. Upon my doctor's recommendations and my preference to have a birth that is as medication-free as possible, I chose to enroll in the "Hypnobirthing" class. It emphasizes the use of relaxation and visualization techniques to work with the woman's body, rather than drugs and medical interventions to control labor. It makes total sense to me. And, I am so happy I chose this particular class.
Part of the class requires us to practice a 30-minute relaxation exercise everyday. I have not once gotten through the tape without falling soundly asleep. Steve asked me something about the tape yesterday, and apparently, I have not even made it past the first 5 or 10 minutes of the exercise. I think I need to ask my instructor if I should be more conscious while doing these exercises. Also, for two nights in a row I have had dreams about me falling asleep while I was delivering the baby. I doubt that could happen, but I would be OK if it did.
UPDATE -- my instructor said it was OK to fall asleep, but that most people aren't able to because they are unable to tune out the rest of the world or let their worries leave their conscious mind so fast. I also asked her if women ever take naps during labor and she said commonly women using these techniques will take naps (or what appear to be naps) during labor. She even showed us a few videos to prove it. I was floored.
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