We know that this can be a very touchy subject – but we are all about sharing high-quality information and research. Let’s talk about ‘tongue-tie’. Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition present at birth that restricts the tongue’s range of motion. With tongue-tie, an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers… Read More
About Melissa Spilsted
Our experience was the most wonderful & positive birth.
My partner and I attended your Hypnobirthing class in November last year. I just wanted to let you know that we welcomed our beautiful baby girl into the world on 13.03.2020. I just wanted to share a little bit of our birth story as thanks to your hypnobirthing course and incredible resources, we were able… Read More
Hypnobirthing helped me stay positive and focused
I attended your course and wanted to let you know that I had my baby boy Alfie at 41+3. I had a very quick active labour and pushing – a total of 3 hours and 15 minutes. I employed hypnobirthing techniques at the start until transition (dim lights, fake candles, aromatherapy, bouncing on the ball,… Read More
Hypnobirthing helped me get through having a pre-term baby
A very quick update on our situation. Unfortunately, I developed pre-eclampsia and gave birth to our little girl Neve at 32 weeks gestation. To say we weren’t prepared for this is an understatement. It felt like a dream. I never expected an emergency c section and was so disappointed that I will never have my… Read More
Continuity of Care – the Gold Standard in Maternity Care (including VBAC2 VBA2C VBAC)
Empowered mama, Emily Slattery, describes the birth of her son George as “boringly normal”, but in fact, it was far from ordinary! Emily is a GP herself; and in this article, she explains how (and why) she hired endorsed private practice midwife Clare Davison, as her main caregiver for her VBAC2 (vaginal birth after having… Read More
Once we reached the hospital she was born in less than 15 minutes!
I actually purchased the online course just four days before the delivery of my first daughter. In the short time, I had the course materials I do think they benefited me. I had a very quick labor and almost didn’t make it to my hospital for her arrival. Once we reached the hospital she was… Read More
What is the difference between Hypnobirthing Australia, HypnoBirthing – The Mongan Method & Calmbirth
All of these different names and terms can get confusing! So what are the main differences between the Hypnobirthing Australia course and other courses such as ‘HypnoBirthing – The Mongan Method’ (who appear to be currently rebranding as ‘HypnoBirthing International’) and ‘Calmbirth’? Hypnobirthing Australia™ provides a uniquely Australian course developed by Melissa Spilsted BA, BEd, CHt… Read More
Have you been told that your placenta is showing ‘signs of aging and deterioration’?
Have you ever been told that your placenta is “showing signs of aging and deterioration” and that this is a reason for induction? I once was. 😒 Well, this evidence-based article debunks the myth of ‘placental inefficiency’ being a cause of increased perinatal mortality. Definitely worth a read (and a re-read as you get closer to… Read More
“Hypnobirthing mothers don’t push” – Fact or Fallacy?
Sometimes I get the ‘eye-roll’ when I mention breathing/bearing down with hypnobirthing, during the ‘pushing’ stage of birth. The biggest culprits for this reaction tend to be caregivers such as midwives, doctors and obstetricians (certainly not all, but some) and women who have birthed using a method of forced pushing, themselves. They will say something… Read More
Hi-5! Charli Robinson just hypnobirthed her baby!
Don’t you love a great birth story? Celebrity (Hi-5 presenter & Getaway reporter) Hypnobirthing Australia™ mama, Charli Robinson and racing car driver Liam Talbot have had their baby girl. Charlie was a bit worried that they were only half way through the hypnobubs® course – but she managed a 15½ hour natural labour and we reckon she is a STAR hypno-mama!
Is Meghan Markle Hypnobirthing?
Director of Hypnobirthing Australia™ and Hypnobubs®, Melissa Spilsted, features in this article by Yahoo News about the prospect of Meghan Markle following in the steps of her sister-in-law Kate, and hypnobirthing another royal baby. 🙂
Induction of Labour Before 42 Weeks – What Does the Evidence Say?
We’ve seen a real spike in inductions of labour prior to post-term (ie. prior to 42 weeks) in recent decades – and they are not always offered due to medical reasons. 😕 If there are special circumstances present, then inductions may sometimes be necessary. Mamas who truly need inductions can have better inductions and bridge… Read More
I initially thought hypnobirthing was just for ‘crazy hippies’
Lincoln’s Amazing Birth Story (with Cholestasis and Induction!) The only way to fully capture how thankful I am to have completed the Hypnobirthing Australia™ course with Hannah from is to start from the reason I first wanted to do hypnobirthing. In February 2015 I watched a close friend get booked in for an induction at… Read More
Our 100% pain free fuss free textbook Hypnobirth
“The Hypnobirthing Australia™ Course changed our lives.” I really wish that everyone in the whole world knew about hypnobirthing… Feels like the whole journey would be a whole lot less scary for a whole lot more women! I remember I was so scared before I met you – to the point of not even being… Read More
What’re you going to do babe? “Just have a baby!”
Rachael’s 2nd Awesome Hypnobirth Story! Monday 30th of October my started surges at work, nothing too full on but there was one that made me stop and breathe, I actually said to a work colleague that I didn’t think baby would wait much longer. That night they picked up to about 10 mins apart &… Read More
We had an incredible birth and just so happy with our little son!
First time parents Victoria and James attended Hypnobirthing Australia classes and recently welcomed their little son. This is the message we received… Hi Melissa I downloaded the Baby Come Out track and only got to listen to it once!!! It obviously worked because we welcomed a healthy baby boy on Sunday 30th at 1.52am!Our birth… Read More
“Keep positive, get educated and trust your body” Birth Story of Leon
My positive birth story On October 4th – I gave birth to my perfect little Leon (LL) weighing 3.42 kilos (7.5 pounds) and measuring 49cm’s. The birth was 100% drug free and I was able to leave the hospital after 4 hours because I had no tears/damage what so ever and my partner, bub and… Read More
My Positive Caesarean Birth After Completing the Hypnobubs Online Course
Positive Caesarean Birth for My Second Baby – with Hypnobubs! My first baby was born 5 weeks early by emergency caesarean. I had antenatal classes booked in for the following weekend so wasnt prepared at all for the birth, nor had I even considered that I might have a casearean. I had no idea what… Read More
Our Birth Story – Hypnobirthing, Meditation & Pranayama
Our Crazy Natural Birth Story “You seriously sucked” said my midwife Genna. “You were so calm and quiet, I couldn’t read you and how much pain you were in. You had some serious pokerface going on girlfriend, like you were at the day spa. Fairly well opposite to the usual screamers we can get in here”… Read More
Another awesome hypnobirth!
This positive birth story is from hypnobirthing mama Kate, who has written this whilst pregnant with her 3rd hypnobub. Here she shares her 2nd awesome hypnobirth experience… In short – we did it! Another awesome hypnobirth! Birth story of Remy Born: Friday 31 October 2014, 6.26am 3.88 kgs, 51 cm Well, my newest man, you… Read More