Hypnobirthing is suggested to be as much of a philosophy of birthing as it is a technique.

When the birthing mother can go into their birth without FEAR and with as much KNOWLEDGE, SUPPORT and the TOOLS for birth - then their birthing experience can be a POSITIVE and EMPOWERING experience.

The ‘hypno’ part of ‘hypnobirthing’ refers to the hypnotherapy that we use during the program to RELEASE FEARS and condition ourselves to release all the positive, happy endorphins at times during our birth. Hypnobirthing is about teaching the birthing mother how to utilise self-hypnosis to enter a deep state of relaxation by switching off the part of your brain that controls your thoughts.

Your birth can be a more CALM and RELAXED experience with the use of hypnotherapy. It can be one where you feel more in control, instead of an observer of the process.

The techniques you will learn completing the Hypnobirthing Australia™ course will allow you to achieve a deep state of relaxation, enabling your body to open up without resistance. In this calm state, your body’s natural relaxant (endorphins) will replace your stress and fear hormones (which can cause your uterus to constrict and create tensions and pain). This will increase your ability to instinctively work with your body during your labour.

If you happen to lose control, you will have all the tools to bring yourself back to a calm, relaxed state. Your birth partner will also learn all the tools and techniques to support you throughout your pregnancy and birth.

How amazing does this sound?

Despite what the name suggests, hypnobirthing is not all about hypnosis! The course is where you and your partner will learn everything you need to know to therefore mentally and physically prepare for your upcoming birth.

It allows parents to anticipate a positive birthing experience by taking complete ownership of it.

Birth is not about control. It is about release. As a woman, our body knows what to do, and we need to trust this. We cannot control the birthing experience in the slightest, however we can control our thoughts and the decisions being made around our birthing options.

Our own thought process is incredible powerful.

Negative thoughts affects your body’s normal hormone balance, depletes serotonin (the happy hormone) levels, and damages the immune system. There are also studies that show that positive thinking can assist with lowing levels of distress and promote better coping skills during stressful situations.

Mothers that use hypnobirthing techniques stay that the physical experience of their labour was less intense. This has been attributed to their mindset, the support they received from their birth partner, and the techniques they used.

That is why the face to face positive birth programs are broken up into four sections:

- creating and maintaining a positive mindset

- building a toolkit for birth

- preparation and choice for empowered birthing

- and all the information about the actual birth, bringing all the information together

The best thing about this course is that it is for absolutely everyone!

This course can be perfect for:

• First, second or fifth time mums

• Women who would like a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)

• Women who have experienced a difficult, disappointing or traumatic birth previous.

It is also perfect for your partner or your birth support person! 

If your partner has a lack of knowledge and understanding about the birth process, unrealistic expectations and/or an undefined role when it comes to your pregnancy and your birth, this can lead to fears and doubts. If this person then attends the birth and brings doubt and fear into the birthing space, this can, and will, effect the birthing mother and the conduct of labour.

It is essential that all support people bring trust, positivity and faith in the birthing women and in birth.

Hypnobirthing will help your partner or birth support person to be fully prepared and confident as an active participant in the process, not a passenger along for the ride.

Your partner will together learn what normal physiological birth looks like and the recipe to help achieve that while keeping your partner and baby safe.

Included, you will get:

• 12 hours of valuable childbirth education, spread over two days in a small group environment

• The program individually taught by a Registered Midwife, Registered NICU Nurse, and qualified Hypnobirthing Australia Childbirth Educator

• A 60 page personal Hypnobirthing Australia folio containing all the topics and exercises discussed in the course

• Ongoing access to Hypnobirthing Australia's online resources which includes; further research, MP3 downloads, printable pdf resources, extra birth videos as well as guided practice videos

• Access to all your tools, resources and practice materials through an easy to use App

• Information and practice on proven techniques to help you through birth, including; breathing, relaxation, self hypnosis, acupressure and visualisation

• Learn positions for labour & how to help encourage baby into the right position ready for birth

• Your birthing partner will gain tools and understanding to help you through birth. They will have a big role to play

• Practice bonding techniques for you, your partner and baby

After the course is completed, you will:

• Have a clear understanding of the birth process

• Know your rights and how to ask questions to keep your birth on a positive and empowered track

• Feel positive, empowered and excited to birth your baby

• Lastly, you will have access to email and text support right up to your birth from me!

Refreshments will also be provided on the day so you can remember to look after yourself whilst you are learning some really valuable content!

This program can:

• Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for medical intervention


• Shortens the first stage of labour by several hours


• Eliminates fatigue during labour, leaving the mother feeling awake and energetic


• Eliminates the risks of hyperventilation from ’shallow’ breathing methods


• Promotes special bonding of mother, baby and birth partner


• Reduces risks of pelvic floor problems therefore can foster more rapid postnatal recovery


• Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience that nature intended


• Creates a more integral role for the birthing companion


• Results in a calm and alert baby which will promote breastfeeding


• Promotes fewer special circumstances requiring intervention


• Creates a calm, positive birth experience, even if special circumstances arise

My group class investment is $550 per couple.

This includes a $150 non-refundable deposit due at the time of booking to secure your place. The remaining balance will be due 7 days before your class commences.

Group classes are held in Footscray, VIC. However, I am happy to travel all over Melbourne for private one-on-one or group classes. Classes can also be offered via Zoom if required.

Please see below for the Group Course Outline. This includes all the information for the 4 units of the course.

Otherwise, your will receive your own personal folio is included, plus a goodie bag, and ongoing access to a midwife (me) for any support you may need!

Anytime after 25 weeks is the optimal time to take the class.

I would recommend around the 30 week mark, as I believe this gives you enough time to prepare for your labour by practicing all of the techniques.

However just remember, the only time that is ‘too late’ is after you have had your baby!!

There are a few reasons why I believe I can add a lot of value to your pregnancy and birth experience!

I am a Registered Midwife, therefore have lots of knowledge and practice in supporting new couples on their journey through pregnancy and birth. This can also be handy for any discussions you may want to have around your pregnancy after the classes.

I am a really enthusiastic person, and my classes are usually really engaging, always evidence based, and otherwise a lot of fun!

Having a lot of experience and time in the birth space, I have the ability to make recommendations to other practitioners; such as sleep consultants, lactation consultants, physiotherapists and other allied health practitioners as required.

Yes. Day 1 is required to be completed before Day 2 of the Group Classes.
This will ensure you are able to bring all the information together.
There is the option to complete half group, half private sessions on an individual basis. Please contact me for further information.

Alternate options for completing the Positive Birth Program include:

• a private class

• half group/half private class

• the online program through Hypnobirthing Australia

Email me for more details about the above options.

Yes! Just be sure to check with your provider, and let me know you need my details on an invoice.

Yes!

Refresher courses are offered to anyone who has completed the Positive Birth Program in the past. These are a 3 hour private class offered either in person or via Zoom.

Please email me if you require any further information!

Absolutely! Private upgrades are offered as a 90 minutes or a 3 hour add on to the online course.

Get in contact with me if you would like to know more!

Yes! Absolutely! This course is so flexible in the delivery!

There are options to do half group/half private, or half group/half online course. Send me an email if this is something you and your partner might be interested in!