Hypnobirthing

My doula brought up the option of using hypnobirthing as a technique during labor, so I decided to look into it. By mastering this method of self-hypnosis, one can supposedly have a pain-free labor! It seems a bit intense to get into at this point because it requires a lot of training and I'm not keen on taking more classes at this point. But, reading the book is interesting and the audio cd that comes with it helps me to fall asleep. The author discusses the importance of bonding with the baby before birth, so I have been trying to communicate and physically play with the baby more. People at work might think I'm crazy if they hear me talking to the baby...