Hypnobirthing???

Hi IM's,

Just wondering if any of you have had an experience with hypnobirthing? I am pregnant with my second child and am considering looking into hypnobirthing. The only pain relief I had with my first birth was gas and air. I was on an oxytocin drip for hours as my labour stalled and the pain was really intense. I am hoping that hypnobirthing might be good at getting my focus away from the pain.

For those who have done a hypnobirth, how did you learn about the technique? Is it best to go to a face to face course?

For those who have done a birth without the hypnobirthing techniques and a birth with hypnobirthing, did it make a big difference?