Bio
I am a Mother of three children and have been a Registered Nurse since 2013 and a Registered Midwife since 2016. I am currently working in one of Melbourne’s major tertiary hospitals providing Midwifery care in all areas of pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period of a woman’s journey into motherhood. I have had three very different pregnancy and birth experiences myself and have learned a lot throughout my own path into Motherhood, while also being a part of countless other women’s journeys.
I am passionate about educating and empowering women to make informed choices that suit them best, to create their own positive birth experience. I believe childbirth is not something to be feared, but rather a natural and instinctive process that should be embraced and enjoyed. Given the tools to control their mindset, all women can achieve this. Childbirth can sometimes take unexpected twists and turns, but with a strong mindset, there is no mountain too high. I want to help women begin their journey feeling confident and empowered to take on anything that comes their way and enjoy the unforgettable experience of bringing new life into the world.
14 Reviews on “Abiah Thorp - Victoria, Croydon Hills”
Abiah is approachable and very down to earth. I came in feeling really anxious about birth and with her classes, I now feel like I have some great tools to keep me calm to have a positive birthing experience!
My partner also really enjoyed the class as well. Highly recommend!!!
Abiah is honestly the absolute go-to person I would recommend to anyone having a baby. We’re actually in our 2nd pregnancy and are expecting twins, so I really needed someone to help me feel calm about that! She certainly did 🙂 We are so excited to welcome our twins into the world in a calm environment. Her knowledge and passion for all things birth comes so naturally to her and you’ll feel like you’ve stumbled upon gold the way she explains things and makes you feel absolutely empowered. She has so much experience as a midwife which is the real point of difference; you know she’s seen it all! Thank you, Abs. You’re amazing at what you do!
It was a great experience learning with Abiah, after the sessions we are feeling much more positive about the birth and have a much clearer understanding of what we’re likely to experience. She delivered the training in a really welcoming and open way, which we greatly appreciated. Thank you Abiah!
Abiah is absolutely wonderful! After our first session we knew we had made the right choice and the second only reaffirmed that! Abiah shares her knowledge in a thorough and engaging way that made us feel confident and calm about birth! The information was inclusive for both myself and my husband which is exactly what we wanted. Couldn’t recommend Abiah more!
My partner and I did a private class with Abiah and I just couldn’t imagine doing hypnobirthing with anyone else in any other setting! She was accomodating and supportive from our first contact via email with booking our session in and checking if there was anything I needed specifically as I have been suffering with HG.
I walked out of the first half of our session feeling like I had all of the skills to be able to have a positive birth. By the end of the day, I KNEW I was going to be able to have a positive birth. Abiah made me and my partner feel so empowered and helped him to understand and shape his role in our birth. This was really important for us a couple! Abiah was able to help give us all the information in a judgement free manner and helped us to consider all of our options.
I couldn’t recommend Abiah enough and will rave about our experience with her and doing hypnobirthing.
My partner and I recently did a Hypnobirthing session with Abiah and are so glad we did. Initially she worked with our EDD and was super flexible when scheduling the session, then from the moment we met her she made us feel so relaxed and supported. She has a calm, kind energy and a really down-to-earth approach that instantly put us at ease.
One of the things we appreciated most was Abiah’s flexible and grounded approach to hypnobirthing. She gives you all the tools but encourages you to use what feels right for your birth. Nothing felt forced or overwhelming, just really empowering and practical.
After the session, Abiah sent through a super helpful follow-up email packed with extra resources and recommendations. It’s clear she genuinely cares and goes above and beyond to make sure you feel prepared and supported.
If you’re looking for someone who is knowledgeable, kind and supportive of every birthing journey, I can’t recommend Abiah enough. We feel so much more confident, prepared and excited for what’s ahead. Thank you Abiah – you’ve made a big difference in our birth preparation and we feel very lucky to have connected with you!
My husband and I booked a hypnobirthing course with Abiah last weekend and were blown away with her calm manner, knowledge base and personal touch. She answered all our questions and gave us so much information to ease us towards having a peaceful birth. Abiah gave us the tools we needed for childbirth and empowered us to advocate for ourselves and our baby. We never even thought of a birth plan until she showed us how beneficial they can be.
We both highly recommend completing the Hypnobirthing course with Abiah, especially if you’re having any fears surrounding childbirth and how to turn them into a positive experience.
Thank you Abiah!
We’re so grateful we attended Abiah’s Hypnobirthing class! As a nurse, I really appreciated how informative the content was and her first hand experience as a midwife, it spoke to me on a professional level. At the same time, my husband, who has no medical background, felt completely included and empowered throughout the course. Abiah has such a calm, knowledgeable presence, and the way she presented everything made us both feel confident and positive about bringing our first baby into the world. We walked away feeling prepared, connected, and actually excited for birth. We are currently 27 weeks and didn’t feel like it was too soon to attend, it’s given us time to practice what we learned prior to the big day!
I highly recommend this class to any expecting parents. It was the perfect mix of education, mindset, and practical tools. Thank you so much Abiah! 💛
My partner and I did a refresher session with Abiah and both got so much out of it. Abiah is so friendly, easy to connect with and full of so much knowledge. A great mix of professional and personal knowledge she can share and answer questions with.
We definitely feel so much more prepared for labour and birth again after our session.
My husband and I absolutely loved our hypnobirthing session with Abiah. We left feeling so much more positive and relaxed at the idea of labour, even excited at the thought of it. She had such a calming nature throughout the day and we felt at such ease.
We knew we would get alot out of the session but we definitely underestimated how much.
Not only did we get tools to help us for labour but also for the pregnancy period as well as post natally.
The wealth of knowledge delivered in such a warm and kind natured way was invaluable.
If anyone if considering hypnobirthing please book and with Abiah. You won’t regret it.
We can’t thank her enough.
What a truly incredible experience working with Abiah was. Her kindness, warmth and extensive knowledge enabled my husband and I to feel like we hit the jackpot as first time parents to be.
Abiah shared so much insight into the birthing process and enabled us to feel so supported as we embark on the journey ahead. How empowering it was to have Abiah detail so much inspiring content!
We absolutely loved our sessions with Abiah and could not recommend her enough to any family looking for a professional who is incredibly passionate and talented in their field.
Thank you Abiah!
Abiah’s sessions were so beautifully delivered to my husband and I (along with one other couple). We have taken away from this much more than we initially anticipated. Her wealth of knowledge as a nurse, midwife & mum, combined with her calm and empowering nature has helped us release any fears we had surrounding birth, and we are both feeling confident and excited for our birthing day to arrive.
My husband and I absolutely loved working with Abiah in preparation for our birth. We chose private sessions as we often work on the weekend, and we couldn‘t have been happier with our choice.
We left feeling so well informed and excited about birth, a stark contrast to before where there was a mix of fear and apprehension. Relying on her extensive knowledge as a midwife as well as her lived experience, we always felt like we could ask Abiah additional questions and she often tailored content to us based on that. Can 100% recommend booking sessions with Abiah – it will make you feel empowered, supported and ready for birth!
Thanks for being part of our journey, Abiah!
We loved our session with Abiah! We left feeling informed and understood! Her breadth in experience and calm, confident nature helped ease some of my first time mum anxieties and I really appreciated her unwavering advocacy to assist with our pursuit of our birth preferences! Thank you Abiah!