Words Matter!…Especially in Labour & Birth Words are powerful and the way we use them can directly affect how we think, feel, behave, the actions
How to Create a Calm Birth Environment in a Hospital How does your birth environment affect your labour? If a labouring woman is placed into
When you know better you can do better! Knowledge is truly power and this is why we provide birthing parents with loads of resources to
Are you looking for book recommendations to expand your knowledge on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? Check out our recommended books below. These books cover a
The Truth about “Due Dates” In our Hypnobirthing course, we prefer to use the terms estimated due date, due month, or guess date. The thing
Can you use hypnobirthing for VBAC’s (vaginal birth after caesarean)? Just because you required a caesarean for your previous birth doesn’t mean you can’t have
History of Birth: Natural Birth isn’t a new concept! You’ve been misled … How we birth may have changed but our bodies haven’t! We recognise
Big baby? No big deal we say! During your pregnancy have you been told that your baby is measuring big by your healthcare provider? Often
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.
Benefits of staying active and upright during Labour There are many advantages for staying active and using upright positioning for labour and birth and having
Music for your Birth & Relaxation In our Positive Birth Program, one of the many tools we teach is music for your birth and relaxation.
Birthing Balls What are birthing balls? You’ve probably seen fit balls/exercise balls in yoga classes or at the gym. These inflated balls aren’t only great
The Fourth Trimester – How to Win Firstly, what is the fourth trimester? It is the 12-week period immediately after having a baby and can
Aromatherapy for pregnancy labour, and birth What is Aromatherapy? It is considered safe to use essential oils throughout your pregnancy and during birth. Essential
Yay, you’re pregnant! Where do you go from here? You’ve intensely stared at that test and had those long awaited double pink lines appear, you’ve
Tens Machine for Labour Tens Machine (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is a drug-free pain relief option for during labour. The Tens machine sends small, safe
Benefits of skin-to-skin contact after birth The simple act of snuggling your baby on your bare chest has powerful benefits. The first hour after birth,
Acupressure for labour and birth What is Acupressure? Acupressure is a lot like acupuncture (the traditional Chinese medicine practice of inserting thin needles into strategic
Is it Worth Booking a Hypnobirthing Australia Program? What is the Hypnobirthing Australia program? Hypnobirthing Australia aims to help expectant mothers feel empowered through providing
Homebirth Support Thinking of having a home birth? Many mothers are opting for a home birth due to the calm, comfortable, and familiar environment birthing