Pls share thoughts on getting a doula and taking a hypnobirthing course.

I did a bit of research on it when I was pregnant and this was one of the options I considered, along with water birth. It is very costly. The package costs $2,275 and that's only if you have attended their classes before. Hypnobirthing Packages http://www.fourtrimesters.com/our-team/doula-birth-packages/ Local artiste Joanne Peh had a totally drug free labour, but it took her 16 hours and even though she practised breathing techniques, she still seemed to be in a lot of pain. I delivered my baby with the aid of laughing gas, and my labour was considered a fast one for a first time mother, at 4 hours from the time I reached the hospital until I gave birth. I had read about breathing techniques and meditation and I had a stress free pregnancy, so I tried as much as possible to focus on breathing, but well... the pain got to me so the laughing gas really helped. Honestly speaking? I'm not too convinced and I think depending on the hospital you deliver at, the midwives do a good enough job at comforting you. If you practice yoga, I think you won't need hypnobirthing courses. It's all in the mind. http://sg.theasianparent.com/hypnobirthing-singapore/