Every birth is different. What they have in common: the preparation they received, the confidence they found — and worth sharing.
Our course participants regularly write about their births — what it was like, what helped, what they took away from the course. With their permission, we share those stories here. Because an honest story from someone who has experienced it says more than any description.
Our Luna was born at home in the bath on 08-08-23 at 12:30! What an experience!!!
The day before, I had already gone to bed with a strange feeling, but I fell asleep soundly. At 3:30, I woke up with sensations that came and went, quite quickly one after the other, but perfectly manageable. I had never had waves before, so I was getting a bit crazy because I didn’t know what was happening — it wasn’t really painful or anything, but it was regular. Around 6:30, the waves were coming every 2 minutes, so Elias called the midwife and she arrived around 7:15. The waves became increasingly uncomfortable but still manageable with breathing and meditation.
My water broke at 10:00 and luckily the bath was just ready so I got in. After that I lost track of time, but I soon felt the urge to push and that was quite intense. I tried to breathe properly again between the waves and regain energy for the next one. It was tough for a moment, to be honest — but at 12:30 I caught Luna myself and immediately placed her on my chest. Elias said I had found my primal strength, haha!
I did have doubts about myself, but in the end, I am very proud that I gave birth at home the way I wanted, and with the help of hypnobirthing techniques.
Thank you for everything you have taught us, we will never forget it.
Have you taken the course at PUUR Zwanger and would you like to share your story? We would love to hear it — with your permission, we will post it here.