We had our baby Elwood on Thursday 20 April (41+1 day) with a successful drug free VBAC! Surges started on Tuesday night (18th April) and we went into hospital at 3am on Thursday and he was born 1.53pm. I’m so so happy with how the birth went and have no regrets (although it was long… Read More
We Made Choices That Were Right For Our Natural Birth!
Carl and I undertook a Hypnobirthing course with Yolande in Moranbah and our son Ashton arrived into the world at 38+3. We live 2 hours from the nearest hospital so at 38 weeks we were advised to move closer to Mackay. I worked up until the Friday and moved to Mackay on Saturday afternoon. I… Read More
My Calm, Relaxed & Positive Caesarean Birth
We are excited to introduce you to our beautiful little girl Harper. Born via planned c section on the 18th of April. I was nervous about another c section after my eldest daughter’s birth ended in an emergency c section. VBAC was on the cards but after careful consideration with my obstetrician and amazing midwife… Read More
3 hour Labour & Water Birth of Baby Jordan!
WATER BIRTH – JORDAN Our beautiful baby boy Jordan finally arrived on his own at 41 weeks. There were no complications and no pain medication but I must say your hypnobirthing really helped me through surges that was not only short but intense. It was a three hour labour! It was tough but it was everything I… Read More
Natural Birth Story & Birth VIDEO of baby Laila
Hi Melissa!Just letting u know we had our baby! And it’s a GIRL!! We named her Laila! Born one whole week early and a very speedy birth indeed. By the time got to hospital had her within the hour. Still pretty crazy birth but think the hypnobirthing definitely helped with the speedy ness of it. It… Read More
Hypnobirthing Story of Baby Hunter (2nd Hypnobirth)
Casey attended a Hypnobirthing Australia Refresher in preparation for another beautiful birth. Dear Melissa So this little man was born on the 10th May. His name is Hunter. He came 2 1/2 weeks early and I’m happy to say I had another beautiful and empowering hypnobirth at the Gold Coast private hospital. If any of… Read More
Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner & Midwife Jemma – Shares her Birth Story
Being a Midwife of close to 9 years I have been priviledged in attending many a birth journey and story. Now it was my turn; to become a mother for the first time. I believe birthing without fear is important. But unfortunatley in todays society we are surrounded by negativity which has increased the fear… Read More
VBAC Accidental Home Birth “The Day That I Was Born Into Being A Fierce Mother”
Hi Melissa Although it took us 6 months to conceive Manaia, once we had made the decision to ‘sort of start trying’…it happened first go with our little man. Again I had an amazing pregnancy, and given that we were wanting a vbac, I was determined to do things a little differently this time and… Read More
“I am willing for whatever turn my birthing takes” Posterior Birth Story of Alexandra
Our gorgeous little girl Alexandra Jane arrived on 7th July at 4:58am weighing a healthy 3.95kg. As you know at 35 weeks we were told she was in full frank breech position. We tried acupuncture, moxa sticks, swimming, hypnosis, but due to her larger size and limited time to work with, we had an external… Read More
A Touching Accidental Home Birth Story
My pregnancy with Humphrey was extraordinarily stressful, having my grandfather pass away when I was 17 weeks pregnant, moving house while renovating, my father being diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma at Christmas time and the family disputes around how he should approach treatment. We spent most of the pregnancy devoted to caring for my dad,… Read More
Water Birth of Baby Theia – A shining light 🌟 to her parents Claire & Kieran
We’re delighted to share with you that Theia Anne Odette joined us on March 14. She was born into the water after just 3 hours. Kieran assures me I breathed through it beautifully. 3.59kg and 54cm. She is a shining light. Thank you for your support and encouragement. Love Kieran & Claire … Read More
The Empowering Natural Birth Story of Maddison
Empowering Natural Birth Story of Maddison -Hypnobub number 2! I was introduced to hypnobirthing when I was pregnant with my first baby in 2015. I was terrified of everything to do with being pregnant – a massive vomit phobia coupled with a fear of not being in control, fear of needles/hospitals (pretty much everything that… Read More
Hypnobirthing helped me feel mentally prepared for birth!
My whole birth team were phenomenal- my partner, my obstetrician, and midwives. However, I know it was the hypnobirthing philosophy and techniques that helped me to birth without fear and to have the calm, positive birth experience we wanted. Hypnobirthing helped me feel mentally prepared for birth. I had regularly listened to the guided relaxation… Read More
Hypnobirthing Birth Story of Suske Lee
Hi Melissa We wanted to let you know that we have earth-side our beautiful son, Suske Lee, born at 11:26pm on 21 April 2017. As you know, at 34 weeks, we were told that he was SGA (small for gestational age), which meant regular monitoring and a recommended induction at 37 weeks. Although this was… Read More
Chase Brendon, born 4 March, 2016
Emma’s birth story (3rd birth, 2nd hypnobub)… Hello Melissa, How are you? I have been meaning to finish my birth story for baby #3 for a long time now, I finally got the push I needed when I found out that we are expecting #4! I am so excited to give birth again ☺️ People… Read More
Atari Grae, born 23 July, 2016
Ella’s birth story… It’s so true what they say about no two pregnancies/childbirths being the same. My second pregnancy couldn’t have been more different to the first. Lucky for me, I was sick the whole way through. I wouldn’t go as far to say I had hyperemesis, but I had a spew most days,… Read More
Vera August, born 24 December, 2016
Annabelle’s birth story (3 times STAR hypnobirthing mama – attended a Hypnobirthing Australia™ Refresher Class)… Dear Melissa I have some special news to share! Our little Vera August was born on Christmas Eve – 6.3 pounds, named after her great Grandma. My birth story is very different to my other two. (Click to read Annabelle’s… Read More
Hypnobirthing Visualisation (Hypnobirthing Australia™ Surge of the Sea) MP3
Imagining myself being lifted up over a gentle wave (through my surges) was my go-to visualisation throughout my own three births. I know it is also a favourite for many other hypnobirthing mamas, too! This is the main visualisation used in our world famous album ‘Surge of the Sea’. Click here to watch my video. I recently visited… Read More
Pregnant and birthing Aboriginal women have been visiting these rock pools for thousands of years!
CLICK HERE to watch my video. Come on a little journey to the sacred rock pools in Far North Queensland – Mossman Gorge. This beautiful place is the inspiration and setting for our popular pregnancy and birth self-hypnosis album, Rainforest Dreaming. Experience the sounds and sights of this tranquil and beautiful place in nature… and also hear about its… Read More
ABC Article: Hypnobirthing expert calls for standardised antenatal program in Australian hospitals
Yay!!! We have featured in the ABC News again! Hypnobirthing expert calls for standardised antenatal program in Australian hospitals by ABC Central Victoria Reporter Larrisa Romensky. I’m becoming bolder and bolder with my statements ? – but I know the importance of this issue. The conversation needs to be had. It is imperative that a high standard… Read More