Hypnobirthing

Confront childbirth nerves with Hypnobirthing classes

Hypnobirthing is about preparing you for a more calm and positive labour and birth. It is about providing you with the tools and the support so that you are the one that is in the driver’s seat.

So, what is hypnobirthing?

Hypnobirthing is for EVERYONE! It is about allowing every childbearing person to have the birth that they deserve; a positive and empowering birth experience no matter the circumstances.

In today’s society it is natural to be overcome with apprehension and fear around birth. It has almost become taboo to talk about our birth experiences. Particularly our positive ones; leaving our imagination to run wild with the birth stories that we do hear and the portrayal of birth on our TV screens. Because of this, we have forgotten that birth is really just a natural and innate part of being a childbearing human. This is literally what we are born to do. We must remember this and trust our bodies!

At Little Bird Flies, Melissa provides you and your birth partner with the tools and the knowledge to not only approach birth calmly but with courage and confidence. It is about having the support and the preparation you can draw on when you need it most and Hypnobirthing Australia’s Positive Birth course allows you to do just that!

Whilst the Positive Birth course is built upon the belief that when you harness the power of the mind-body connection you are able to remain calm and in control, it is just ONE part of what is the most well-rounded childbirth education class Australia has to offer.

Practice deep breathing
There are three different breathing techniques that correlate to various stages of your labour and birth. Surge breathing allows you to work with your body as labour intensity increases and your body makes way for the birth of your baby.
Positive prompts from your support partner
This can include verbal and physical interventions. Massage is just one of the many techniques you and your birth partner will learn to encourage your endorphins (nature's natural pain reliever) to flow in abundance.
Labour comfort measures
Create a calm and relaxed birthing environment using a range of techniques including music, scent, light and visualisation.

Benefits of Hypnobirthing:

One of the most natural forms of pain management
Learn how to work with your body, not against it
Confidence to advocate for you and your baby
Peace of mind that you have the support you need
Release fear and anxiety around childbirth.
Create the best postpartum experience
Be in control of your mind and body

What does the evidence say about hypnobirthing?

Studies show that complementary antenatal education programs like Hypnobirthing Australia’s Positive Birth program can have wonderful benefits on birthing outcomes and maternal satisfaction. A 2016 Australian study by Kate Levett found that epidural and caesarean section rates were halved and babies were less likely to require resus; with higher 1 minute APGAR scores. A study (Smith et al, Adelaide, Australia) conducted in Adelaide found that women who were taught self-hypnosis had decreased requirements for pharmacological analgesia and were more satisfied with their pain management in labour whilst a small study in the UK found that women had a greater sense of relief and consolation, self confidence, satisfaction and decrease in fear of natural childbirth. They expressed increased concentration on their uterus and cervical muscle and had a much greater awareness of all stages of their labour (Abbasi et al, Middlesex UK). The most important thing about Hypnobirthing Australia’s Positive Birth Program is that it will leave you feeling prepared for whatever pathway your birthing journey takes.

Hypnobirthing is for EVERYONE. If you want to have a better understanding of how our body works in labour and the importance of the mind-body connection then Hypnobirthing is for you.

If you want to know how to influence your hormones, relax your body and your nervous system and surrender to the sensations of your labouring body then Hypnobirthing is for you.

If you want to know all the different pain relief options available to you and the different pathways your birthing journey might take then Hypnobirthing is for you.

If you want to labour and birth with the peace of mind that you have all the support, tools and techniques you need to have a positive and empowering birth experience no matter the circumstances then hypnobirthing is for you.

It is for those planning a caesarean birth, an assisted birth, an undisturbed normal vaginal birth. It is for those wanting to use all the pharmacological pain relief options and it is for those who want to birth without pharmacological analgesia.

Hypnobirthing is for those who want to know how to ask questions, stay in their power and be key decision makers in their birthing journey. It is for those who want to birth without fear and have a birthing story they can be proud of no matter the circumstances.

You can claim your rebate with the following private health insurance companies

How much do hypnobirthing classes cost?

Melissa offers classes face-to-face in Melbourne and online. These classes can be private or group classes as per your preference. You can also learn about hypnobirthing at your own pace. Have a look at the courses page and you can get more detail.

Hypnobirthing

Confront childbirth nerves with Hypnobirthing classes

So, what is hypnobirthing?

Benefits of Hypnobirthing:

Benefits of Hypnobirthing:

What does the evidence say about hypnobirthing?

How to know if hypnobirthing is right for you?

You can claim your rebate with the following private health insurance companies

How much do hypnobirthing classes cost?

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