The Hypnobirthing Australia™ program is a modern, evidence-based, independent childbirth education program, specifically designed for women AND their birth partners. Whilst primarily focusing on a physiological birth, the program is all about educating women and working towards a positive birth experience no matter what turn your birth may take. The program can support you in achieving a birth where you feel in control and help you navigate decisions where intervention may be needed.
It gives you the knowledge, preparation and tools to support you in navigating your own birth and to feel confident in yourself, your baby and your partner.
The ‘hypno’ part of ‘hypnobirthing’ refers to the self-hypnosis techniques used to let go of fears and condition women to release endorphins during birth. With the help of self-hypnosis your birth can be more calm and relaxed rather than fearful.
What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing Australia™ is all about preparing both the mind and body in the lead up to birth. Through education and practicing a variety of techniques, we work together in reducing fear surrounding labour and birth and creating a positive mindset. Throughout the course we learn breathing techniques, light touch massage, acupressure, vocalisation, deep relaxation, visualisation and self-hypnosis. These tools are designed to help you feel calm and relaxed- which causes the release of hormones that reduce discomfort in labour and birth.
You will receive a booklet of resources that will guide you in preparing for an empowering birth experience as you work through the course. In addition to this, you receive several Hypnobirthing mp3 tracks, an eBook, access to videos, breathing & relaxation exercises and downloadable resources – to assist you in your preparation for a beautiful, calm and positive birth.
Evidence has shown that those who completed the Positive Birth Program with WA Health had a reduction in emergency caesareans by 52%, morphine use was down by 40%, epidurals reduced by 32% and a 15% reduction in induction of labours!
After attending the course, 80% of women reported feeling prepared and 90% of women felt empowered and excited about labour and birth!
How can Hypnobirthing help me?
Hi, I’m Molly!
I’m a Registered Midwife/Nurse and certified Hypnobirthing Australia™ practitioner. After welcoming my baby boy into the world in 2023 the time finally felt right to pursue my passion in Hypnobirthing!
As a midwife I have been fortunate enough to support women through the transition from maiden to mother and watch the incredible strength and power women display during labour and birth. I have most recently worked in midwifery group practice at a birth centre. I loved working in this model of care and developing trusting relationships with women and supporting them to achieve a positive birth experience.
I strongly believe that labour and birth can be a truly empowering experience and is something that should be anticipated, not feared. When it comes to pregnancy, labour and birth- knowledge is power!
Through practicing the Hypnobirthing Australia™ techniques, women and their birth partners can feel empowered, knowledgable and look forward to their birthing day with joy.
It is my dream to support women in letting go of fears surrounding birth and feel in control of their birthing experience, no matter what turn their birth may take. This aspiration for all women to feel strong and empowered is where empoweringyoubirth was born!
