Surgery for Tongue Tie

05/06/2020 by Melissa Spilsted

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

Continuity of Care – the Gold Standard in Maternity Care (including VBAC2 VBA2C VBAC)

15/04/2020 by Melissa Spilsted

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

The Today Show – Kate Middleton speaks out… Hypnobirthing works!

18/02/2020 by Hypnobirthing Australia

The Duchess of Cambridge speaks out about her experience using Hypnobirthing! Our phones and email inbox are BLOWING UP with National Media, TV and Radio wanting interviews about what Hypnobirthing is and how Princess Kate Middleton has opened up about her experience on UK Podcast ‘Happy Mum Happy Baby’. View the Channel 9 TODAY SHOW 2020 Interview with… Read More

What is the difference between Hypnobirthing Australia, HypnoBirthing – The Mongan Method & Calmbirth

26/09/2019 by Melissa Spilsted

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

Using Hypnobirthing during an ECV (External Cephalic Version) to Turn a Breech Baby

07/09/2019 by Hypnobirthing Australia

Can you use your hypnobirthing skills during an ECV (External Cephalic Version) to help turn a breech baby? Absolutely! Watch this video of one of our Hypnobirthing Australia™ star mamas, taught by Mae’t Pearson, who stayed SO calm during the procedure. She was listening to our Breech Turn track (using earphones) as the ECV was… Read More

Hypnobirthing Australia Classes Featured on Channel 7 Sunrise

21/06/2019 by Hypnobirthing Australia

Hypnobirthing Australia’s mission to spread the word of positive birthing was given an AMAZING opportunity as we were featured on Australia’s top morning show – Channel 7 Sunrise, running a live antenatal class.

What is the difference between Hypnobubs® and other hypnobirthing programs (such as the Mongan Method)?

26/03/2019 by Hypnobirthing Australia

We are often asked about the differences between the hypnobubs® hypnobirthing online course and other hypnobirthing courses. So, let’s bust some of the myths and provide some clarity! 🙂 Firstly, ‘hypnobirthing’ is a descriptive word that is used to identify the use of hypnotherapy with childbirth. Anyone can use the word ‘hypnobirthing’ or ‘hypnobirth’ or ‘hypno-birthing’ to… Read More

Have you been told that your placenta is showing ‘signs of aging and deterioration’?

02/02/2019 by Melissa Spilsted

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?

02/02/2019 by Melissa Spilsted

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!

22/01/2019 by Melissa Spilsted

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!