Little Bird Flies – Birth and Beyond

Little Bird Flies
Birth and Beyond
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Here to help you write your own birth story.

A little about Little Bird Flies

Melissa created Little Bird Flies as a place for you to come home to.

A place for women to come to no matter where they are at on their journey to motherhood: pre-conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum or months into their mothering journey looking for a village; a place to be held and understood.

Little Bird Flies is about seeing YOU and holding YOU. Creating a space for you to feel safe and a place for you to unravel into the depths of pregnancy and the waves of motherhood with grace and compassion.

Melissa recognises the gravity of holding space for women as they traverse the space from maiden to mother, and the importance of acknowledging them for where they are at on their journey and empowering them to step into their incredible power and voice within.

She is passionate about addressing all aspects of the labour, birth and postpartum journey. This means, helping them prepare not only physically through pelvic alignment and mobilisation protocols and exercises but emotionally and psycho-spiritually, understanding the significance of the mind-body connection during labour and birth and the deep connection birth has to our mothering and breastfeeding journey.

Melissa’s path in life has led her to a place of truly understanding and seeing women for who they are and for where they are at in this very moment. She recognises that we grow and evolve in ebs and waves and that all we really want is to just be seen and to be heard. Melissa is here to hold you and to help you navigate a time in your life that can feel oh soo exciting but absolutely, overwhelmingly daunting all at once.

Join Melissa at one of her Positive Birth Courses by Hypnobirthing Australia or come along to one of her bespoke postpartum and breastfeeding masterclasses. You might want to come sit in circle with her and other mums or have her join you on your journey to motherhood as your doula. Melissa is trauma-informed and works closely with women who have experienced birth trauma and are navigating their journey postpartum or in pregnancy again, she is also an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant offering individualised holistic breastfeeding support.

Learn more about why Melissa is so passionate about childbirth education & the journey to parenthood here.

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Talia Zucker
Talia Zucker
2023-06-16
We got so much out of this weekend workshop. We really didn't know what to expect, but Melissa was a wonderful teacher and stepped us through the whole labour process giving us insight into the various pathways. She equipped us with exercises, tools and options at each stage of the process. I certainly feel much calmer and more equipped going into the final few weeks of pregnancy. Highly recommend!
Kelly Shannon
Kelly Shannon
2023-06-14
When I first heard about hypnobirthing I thought I'd maybe learn a few techniques on feeling less fearful of labour and some recommendations on what to take to the hospital to help with a relaxing birth. I learnt so much more than expected! I'm not only feeling less fearful and less anxious about labour and birth but I'm actually excited for my birth experience and being that in touch with my body and meeting my baby for the first time. I feel closer and more in sync with my partner because of the sessions and we're both so glad we took the class. We are more knowledgeable and prepared than we ever thought we'd be. The meditations have also helped us to be relaxed in general, not just when thinking about labour and birth. I would highly recommend hynobirthing classes with Mel to anyone who is wanting a relaxing and positive labour and birthing experience.
Maya Aleksandra | Naturopath
Maya Aleksandra | Naturopath
2023-04-13
We did hypnobirthing with Mel a couple of years ago in preparation for birthing our little girl - it was just the most informative, special time those sessions and we will be forever grateful for the space she held for us 🙏
Georgie Brown
Georgie Brown
2023-04-13
Mel is a wealth of knowledge and she’s just soo easy to get along with and makes me feel so comfortable! I would highly recommend her classes for anyone wanting to feel more secure, empowered and prepared ahead of birth.
Vicki Zhang
Vicki Zhang
2023-04-13
If you’re pregnant then you have to book in your hypnobirthing class with Mel! She is just the best. Mel’s classes were just so detailed, practical and easy for me and my husband to follow. They were interactive and fun and I just love how much thought she put into each session. My birth wasn’t easy but the strategies that my husband and I learnt off Mel in our classes honestly made the world of difference and even though it was tough I had a really positive experience with my birth. Not only was she so supportive during my pregnancy but she also offered support for me when I was struggling post delivery too! Thank you so much Mel!
loren whitefield
loren whitefield
2023-04-12
My partner and I completed a 2 day hypnobirthing course with Mel last year and we loved it! Mel is full of knowledge in so many areas and although alot of the content of the course was familiar to me, my partner and I learnt alot about how we can work as a team leading up to and on our big day. Mel supported me to self advocate within the hospital system and provided many tools that supported us in our journey. I'm so grateful to have met such a beautiful soul in this season of my life. If I could give her more stars I would! Highly recommend ! Xx
Jasmine Luong, previously Kouch
Jasmine Luong, previously Kouch
2023-04-04
Just completed a private hypnobirthing course with Mel (4x 3 hr sessions at our home) and she was absolutely incredible. She absolutely reassured us on what to expect at each stage of the labour and birthing process and completely empowered us to have the most positive experience possible. My husband is feeling confident and prepared as well on how to advocate for me, which I feel is so important. We are so incredibly grateful for her passion, her knowledge and love for her job and I am honestly just trying to think of ways to keep her around hahaha. Thanks again Mel x
Emma Balchin
Emma Balchin
2023-03-31
My partner and I did a weekend workshop and absolutely loved it. We both feel so much more prepared for the birth and learnt so many techniques to make it a positive experience. Mel is also lovely - would highly recommend her workshops to expecting parents!
Tiani O'Neill
Tiani O'Neill
2023-03-28
Mel is amazing and so educated, the hypnobirthing class was really insightful to both me and my partner. I am looking forward to birth (I say that now) and the whole class was a great experience, very personal and not too many couples. We really loved how Mel is a practicing midwife and uses her experience to make the class 10 times more informative and empowering
Christine Diaz
Christine Diaz
2023-01-21
I reached out to Mel when I was in hospital due to a few complications in pregnancy and wanted some extra advice. Throughout my chats with mel, she was the most calming, empathetic person whilst as the same time being an incredible wealth of knowledge. She was able to listen to and validate my concerns in a way I wished many doctors had during my hospital stay. I felt like Mel held space for me and I left feeling empowered in my choices and with some really amazing knowledge as to how to move forward with the best intentions for both mine and my babies health!