GentleBirth method already helping mums 'wired for fear' before childbirth

Arlene Harris hears how the GentleBirth method is helping expectant mums and dads have easier, more relaxed birthing experiences.

BECOMING a mother is an incredible experience but while some women sail through the delivery of their child, others find the whole process deeply challenging, particularly if they have had to endure a long, painful and emotionally traumatic labour.

But according to a recent study of 200 women at Cork University Maternity Hospital (and a similar study in Australia last year), those who adopt the GentleBirth technique can often have a better experience than those who don’t.