Ok, full disclosure here. When I went into labor, I got that epidural shot the moment it was humanly possible. I then read, slept and watched a little TV before that whole pushing thing started. But I do understand there are some of you who want to do this whole birthing thing naturally. And I commend you (though I really did love my drugs). So if you are looking to feel the whole experience au naturale, why not try the Hypnobirthing workshop at Carroll Garden’s Element Natural Healing Arts (518 Henry Street near Union). It will run every Tuesday evening, 23 August to 20 September from 8pm to 10pm, and promises to be as much a philosophy of birth as it is a technique for achieving a satisfying, relaxing and stress free birth. “You will learn how to call upon your body’s own natural relaxant and thus lessen, or even eliminate, discomfort and the need for medication. With HypnoBirthing, you will not be in a trance or a sleep state. You will be aware and fully in control, but profoundly relaxed.” You heard it here first ladies. For more info and to RSVP for the class please call Yael Quittner at (347)451-0876.