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Positive Birth program
Everything you need to know for a supported birthing
About Hypnobirthing Australia's Course
The Hypnobirthing Australia™ techniques are down-to-earth, straightforward and easily learned. Birth partners often become hypnobirthing’s greatest advocates after attending classes; because we ensure that our classes are relevant, fun, interactive and informative.
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Hypnobirthing classes are structured in such a way that the birth partner is encouraged to attend. The partner’s love and support throughout pregnancy and during birth, provide valuable reassurance and bonding in preparation for the birth of your baby and pending parenthood. Having said this, sometimes there are reasons why the birthing mother needs to attend the course solo – and this is also completely fine. You never really are alone, because your birth partner is also your baby.
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I teach individual couples, or mums and their birth partners, in four classes of three hours or alternatively over two full days.
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Group based workshops coming soon!
When is the Best Time to Attend Hypnobirthing Classes?
Mum’s often ask us, when is the best time to attend classes? We answer – anytime is possible!
The main thing is that you have the opportunity to learn these techniques before you birth.
Many couples who have attended class, even much later in pregnancy, have achieved excellent results. Having said that; the ideal time to start is between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy. This gives you ample time to practice the techniques leading up to birth. If you are further along than this though, please don’t worry. Determination is the deciding factor when it comes to hypnobirthing success.
Concerned about timeframes? Give me a call and we can talk about what your options are.
Hypnobirthing Australia ™ Positive Birth Programme
Hypnobirthing Australia™ provides a uniquely Australian hypnobirthing childbirth education course which draws upon the teachings of many natural birthing advocates from throughout history and the world and has been developed by Melissa Spilsted. The Hypnobirthing Australia course is the most up-to-date, Australian hypnobirth program available and we know that you are going to love it!
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Read the Course Outline below.
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Hypnobirthing Australia ™ Positive Caesarean Programme
Hypnobirthing Australia's world-first Positive Cesarean Birth Course helps you to build the knowledge, tools, support team and mindset to help you to achieve a very calm and positive caesarean birth experience. Contrary to what some people believe; you DO have options when having a c-section and your choices can have a huge effect on your state of mind as you birth, comfort, the atmosphere of the room and your baby’s introduction to the world. You prepare well for important events in your life and are used to making empowered choices... birth should be no different! This course will help you to prepare for the sort of birth that you will ALWAYS want to remember.
Unit 1: Creating & Maintaining a positive mindset
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Introduction to the positive mindset of hypnobirthing
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How our brain is wired to birth
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The role of our caregivers
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Mind/body connection
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What is self-hypnosis and how will we use it for birthing?
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Our hormones are our friends
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My amazing uterus – understanding the physiology behind birthing
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Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome
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Causes of Fear (including history) and how it affects our labour
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Re-programming the Subconscious
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The language for empowered birthing
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The power of affirmations
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Birthing environment
Unit 2: Our Toolkit for Birth
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Self-hypnosis tracks
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Birth music
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Conditioning with scent
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Hypnotic anchors and triggers
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Releasing endorphins through massage and touch
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Acupressure techniques for pregnancy, birth & breastfeeding
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Visualisations for pregnancy, labour & birthing
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The importance of facial relaxation
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Relaxation Breathing – a skill for life
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Surge Breathing – the best tool ever!
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Techniques to help make your surges more comfortable
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The ‘urge’ to push/bear down – Breathing/Bearing down
Unit 3: Preparation & Choices for Empowered Birthing
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Bonding with baby
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Choices in maternity care
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Birth Preferences – having open communication with your caregivers
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Knowledge is power – researching common interventions and procedures
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Questions to ask, to assist in making informed decisions
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Birth partner as advocate
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‘Guess date’ – a normal range of pregnancy
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Inductions – things you’re not always told
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Achieving a natural start to labour
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Maintaining a healthy diet
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Preparing the body – staying active
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Optimising baby’s position
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Breech or Posterior – options & positions
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Instant relaxation techniques
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Self-hypnosis, meditation and deep relaxation techniques & scripts
Unit 4: Birth - Bringing it all together
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What to expect in the weeks and days leading up to birth
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Signs that labour is starting
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What to expect through labour (membranes releasing etc)
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When to call the midwife/go to the hospital
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Accidental home/car birth – what to do!
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Birth partner’s role
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Common procedures
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Using water during labour and birth
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Upright positioning, movement and birth positions
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Special circumstances (including caesarean birth)
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Fear release
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Vocalisation
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Cord clamping & placenta delivery
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Undisturbed bonding & breastfeeding time – skin to skin
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What to expect afterwards
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Self-hypnosis – Rehearsal for Birth
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A practice routine – preparation for birth!
Services
Hypnobirthing, Natural Pain Management, Supported Pregnancies
Services
Hypnobirthing
Hypnobirthing is a combination of different techniques and philosophies that have been used around the world for many years.
Programs
Designed to empower the couple with education, to be able to make informed decisions along the pathway of pregnancy, birth, and life itself!
Pain Management
Pain/injury assessment and treatment using a variety of diagnostic methods and treatment plans designed for each individual's specific needs.