Meditation CDs as prep for birth?

[SpringMumma]

Hi lovely mummas,

I was hoping to draw on your collective knowledge as I need some help finding a meditation CD to help a wonderful friend prepare for her first birth.

My friend is 28 weeks pregnant with her first baby and is very keen for a natural birth and has booked into the BC. She's tried yoga but didn't like it (it was a very touchy-feely class apparently and that's not her) and is looking to do something else - she thought perhaps a meditation cd to help her prepare for a natural birth would be a good idea. I think it's a great idea but I've never used one or know which would be a good one - can anyone suggest one they've used that they've found helpful? Where would I find one for her?

TIA!

[skn]

I had some middle eastern music I purchased from iTunes. It's not a meditation cd, but I found it fantastic!!!! It's beautiful rhythmic music. Leading up to the birth I would steal some time for myself and sit and rock on the swiss ball and just listen to it.

I'd be happy to send you a copy....just pm me if you're interested :) It only goes for about 40mins, but I just put it on 'repeat' for the labour and birth.

[skn]

Oh, wait I just realised...you're probably after a talking meditation cd?

Can't help you there, but if you want the other one anyway, just let me know.

[Karena]

I got hypnobirthing CD's from my midwife.
CD 1 talked through the type of meditations you can do, but I skipped this as I was already skilled at meditating.
CD 2 was the music without the talking
CD 3 can't remember what was on this one.

I mainly just used my own meditation music that I have been using for years.

[cherish]

I have a good one.. I could send you a cd.. it's an australian one.. I think it goes for about an hour- I used to fall asleep during it.. it has relaxation, affirmations and connecting with baby.. it's lovely!

[SpringMumma]

Thanks for the offer SKN, i'll let her know. But yep, she's after the talking meditations cd. I may work her up to your middle eastern stuff though ;)

Kylie - that'd be fabulous if you could send me a cd - I'd be eternally grateful! I'll PM you my details.

Thanks for your replies everyone, it's very much appreciated.

[michelle_j_r]

i used hypnobirthing CDs as well and liked them.
there is also a book that i think comes with a CD and lots of empowering pictures... argh, what's the name!! It's an aussie book and the author lives near here somewhere... like in Byron Bay or someplace.. if i think of it i will post it cos i LOVED the book.

[SpringMumma]

That'd be tops, thanks Chelle.