ABC Article ‘Hypnobirthing: Hippie Trend or Legitimate Practice?’

The ABC has featured the article Hypnobirthing: Hippie Trend or Legitimate Practice? which explores what hypnobirthing is all about and de-bunks many of the myths surrounding it. The article has been very popular and is also featured on the MamaMia website. Leading Australian childbirth experts Professor Hannah Dahlen, Dr Allan Cynan and Melissa Spilsted (Director of […]

Kellie’s 2nd Awesome Hypnobirth – Baby Ellis

  I was 40 weeks and 10 days so it’s fair to say that the induction conversation was looming, but I had faith our little man was going to make his entrance before then. The day before Ellis’ birth, I had some subtle labour signs so I spent the day preparing with some acupuncture and […]

“Edith Mary was Beautifully Hypnobirthed Into the World”

Hi Melissa, We wanted to let you know that our little girl, Edith Mary was beautifully hypnobirthed into the world on Saturday 2 July at 2am! Our birth went perfectly to plan! I used so many hypnobirthing techniques learnt in your course and can honestly say I would not have made it through- pain free, […]

One Born Every Minute

Did you know that there is one born every minute in Australia? Well, one baby born every 1 minute & 44 seconds to be exact! HOW those babies are born can affect the physical, mental and emotional health of mother and baby short term and for many years to come. Birth intervention rates in Australia continue to […]

Change of Circumstances – The Positive Caesarean Birth of Baby Ollie

I was diagnosed with Polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac)

Archie, born 16 June 2016

We are very happy to announce the birth of Archie on the 16.6.16 at 1145am. Archie weighed an impressive 9 pound, was 55cm long and has a 36cm head! He has settled into home life beautifully and is sleeping, eating and pooping like a champion. Here are some of the details and learns I can […]

Amelia, born 15 July 2015

Hi Melissa, I’ve been meaning to tell you about Amelia’s birth, which was now nearly a year ago.  Amelia was born on a Wednesday evening at 8.39pm on 15 July 2015.  It’s hard to believe she will be turning one in a couple of weeks, but I thought I would still share her birth story, […]

Lachlan, born 20 May 2016

*** Note from Melissa*** I am excited to be sharing this birth story from a beautiful mama I’ve taught who just had her 2nd very calm and positive c-section birth using her hypnobirthing techniques. Welcome to the world little hypnobub, Lachlan. It is important for parents to know that there are Birthing Preferences that you can request during […]