Birth Story: Therese's

hi chiqui!
i was one of your students in your childbirth preparedness class #189 at Pulse Yoga, GH. I gave birth to a healthy baby girl last September 10,2010. I was planning to go all natural but, sadly, i was forced to go under the knife (cesarean).
I was in labor for more than 24 hours. I noticed the contractions began at around 1am, September 9. I kept waking up in the middle of the night because of the discomfort. At first I didn't know that it was already actual labor, I even went to work that day! But the contractions kept getting more frequent, coming every 10-15 minutes. I then decided to have myself checked and when I went to the Medical City, they told me I was already 2cm dilated but that my contractions were quite strong and frequent so they had to confine me.
They placed me in the labor room from 12nn (Sept 9) to 9pm, after which they transferred me to the lamaze room. At that point I was still pretty comfortable and my mother accompanied me for a time. By 1am (Sept 10), my mother left and my boyfriend (my coach) took over. That's when we found that I was already 3cm dilated. The midwife on duty advised me to get some rest and sleep.
At around 4am, i woke up with an excruciating pain in my abdominal area and a soaked hospital gown. an ie confirmed that my water had already broke at 4cm dilation. At that point I got really scared and excited at the same time. Luckily I was prepared and did not panic. My coach helped calm me down with breathing exercises when i showed the slightest hint of distress.
Unfortunately, by 8am, I was still at 4cm. My OB then gave an ultimatum: if, by 9am, there was no progress, i would have to undergo an emergency CS. And that's what happened.
I gave birth to my daughter, Alison Lucille, Lucy for short, at 9:38am, September 10, 2010, five days after my 20th birthday.
This is my birth story. Without your class, it probably would've been different. I wouldn't have been as prepared or as calm as I was.I wouldn't have known what was happening. I bet I would've panicked . But thank you, Chiqui, for being a great teacher and for helping me deliver the most wonderful gift ever! :)

SCHEDULE Prepared Childbirth Class # 193 November 2010

edited as of 10.19.10

PCC # 193

SCHEDULE:
Note: 4 consecutive Sundays
November 28
December 5
December 12
December 19
Note: Class is modular so you can catch up with the class if you missed it and may begin at any day.
TIME:
9:00AM-12:30PM (Except on Nov. 28 it's 1-4:30pm)
BRING:
a mat, 2 bed pillows, snack & drink for yourself, ball point & paper for notes, prepare to sit on the floor so wear pants or leggings (videoing of the class w/o permission is not allowed)

FEES:
Full payment upon registration on day one, non-refundable

VENUE:
Pulse Yoga Studio
2289 UPRC III Bldg., Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati (across Chery Cars & near Toyota)

WAYS TO PRE-REGISTER:
1.) Email: birthtimes@gmail.com
2.) Text: +63917-88BIRTH (0917-8824784)
YES2BIRTH (names)(month you want to join)(edd)(ob/hosp)(mobile)(landline)(email)(how did you first learn about Chiqui's Class)
You may call Olive if you have questions: 964-43-41


SPECIAL CLASSES:

Private One On One classes can be arranged
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Birth Story: Cheryl's

Hi Mama Chiqui,




Just wanted to let you know that we gave birth two weeks ago. Although I don't have a birthing story - I did blog about things that I remembered during my C-section. :)

http://currant7.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-addition-colin-edward.html



They glued my skin on the outside and kept the stitches inside. Amazing on progress. I've been walking around a day or two after the surgery and have been carrying Colin Edward around the same time since I had to breastfeed and comfort the little one in our hospital room. Ed was abit scared to carry him during the first few days...now he's bottle feeding him and looking forward to it. :)



Hugs,

Cheryl

Prepared Chuildbirth Class 192 October Class 2010

edited as of 10.10.10


PCC # 192


SCHEDULE:
4 consecutive Sundays
October 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7


TIME: 9:00-12:30PM


BRING:
a mat, 2 bed pillows, snack & drink for yourself, ball point & paper for notes, prepare to sit on the floor so wear pants or leggings (videoing of the class w/o permission is not allowed)


FEES:
Full payment upon registration on day one, non-refundable


VENUE:
2289 UPRC III Bldg., Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati (across Chery Cars & near
Toyota)



HOW TO PRE-REGISTER:
Call Olive: 964-43-41
Email: birthtimes@gmail.com
Text: +63917-88BIRTH (0917-8824784)
YES2BIRTH (names)(month you want to join)(ob/hosp)(edd)(mobile)(landline)(email)(how did you first learn about Chiqui's Class)


SPECIAL CLASSES:
Private One On One classes can be arranged
Exclusive Group Classes can be arranged


For more photos and to receive announcements on your email, please visit and invite me;
http://chiquibrosas.multiply.com/
http://chiquibrosas.facebook.com/