HYPNOBIRTHING AUSTRALIA™ PRACTITIONER TRAINING
Get Certified with Australia’s Leading Childbirth Education Provider – Hypnobirthing Australia™. Our nationally recognised childbirth educator training enables you to teach The Positive Birth Program™ – respected by parents, birth professionals, media, and institutions nationwide.
COME JOIN US!
Meet Melissa Spilsted, world-renowned hypnobirthing education expert and your instructor for the Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner Training. You will be provided with comprehensive, nationally recognised childbirth instructor training that certifies you to teach the Positive Birth Program™ either independently (as your own business) or within a hospital or health organisation. You’ll receive live training and ready-to-use resources to teach your childbirth classes with ease.
✔︎ 21 Hour Live Training (in-person or online)
✔︎ Flexible Formats: 3 Full Days or spread across 6 weeks
UPCOMING PRACTITIONER TRAINING COURSE DATES
Live Online Webinar Series over 6 weeks. Tuesday – 4, 11, 18, 25 August, 1, 8 September 2026 10am – 1pm, AEST
Live Online Webinar Series over 3 full days. Tuesday – 3, 10, 17 November 2026, 9am – 4pm, AEST
ABOUT HYPNOBIRTHING AUSTRALIA™
More parents attend our classes than any other. Why? Because we have the outcomes to show that our course can help reduce unnecessary interventions and improve birth outcomes. We provide high-quality childbirth education training that is practical, evidence-based and empowering.
We believe:
✔︎ All parents should have access to high-quality, evidence-based childbirth education
✔︎ Educators should be supported with professional teaching resources and support
✔︎ Collaboration and mutual respect with healthcare providers is an essential component of positive birthing
AUSTRALIA'S MOST POPULAR CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION COURSE
Australian-based & Recognised:
We are the only hypnobirthing program designed specifically for Australian families—recognised by the Australian College of Midwives for 21 CPD points
Comprehensive Practitioner Support:
You receive ongoing updates, a national directory listing, community mentoring, and continuing professional development
Evidence-based & Practical:
We combine childbirth education, hypnosis for birth, and practical tools, delivered in a clear, professional framework, accompanied by modern, up-to-date, professional resources
WHO CAN TRAIN TO BECOME A HYPNOBIRTHING PRACTITIONER?
Our childbirth educator training is suitable for:
Midwives, Doulas, Nurses, Teachers, Hypnotherapists, Psychologists, Doctors, Yoga and Pilates Instructors, Naturopaths, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, hypnobirthing parents, and those with a background in maternal health or birth support.
If you feel called to become a birth teacher, run the Hypnobirthing Australia™ Positive Birth Program in your community, or create a flexible career aligned with your values, this training pathway is for you.
→ No background in hypnosis? Complete our ‘Basics of Hypnosis for Childbirth’ module (20 hours).
→ Not a health professional? Complete our ‘Introduction to Childbirth’ module (20 hours).
AS SEEN IN
Australian College of Midwives recognised activity
For participants who are trained midwives, the Practitioner Training is an Australian College of Midwives Endorsed Activity (21 CPD Hours).
THE HYPNOBIRTHING AUSTRALIA™ DIFFERENCE
BRAND
By training with Hypnobirthing Australia™, you join a nationally and internationally recognised brand that elevates your professional profile from the start. Featured on ABC, Sunrise, Today, and leading parenting publications, our brand inspires trust and credibility. As part of Australia’s foremost hypnobirthing organisation, you gain authority, recognition, and a strong reputation that draws families to your classes.
FLEXIBILITY
The Hypnobirthing Australia™ program is more flexible than many other hypnobirthing courses. Our 12-hour Positive Birth Program™ lets you structure classes to suit your lifestyle and local community – whether that’s four weekly sessions, two full-day workshops, or online through our established digital platform. With professional, ready-to-use resources, you can confidently deliver high-quality childbirth education in person or virtually, depending on your clients’ needs.
SUPPORT
At Hypnobirthing Australia™, your success is our priority. We equip you with the training, resources, and support you need to establish your practice and teach with confidence. You’ll receive ongoing assistance from our Australian-based administration team and gain access to an exclusive online community for Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioners, offering both peer and expert support. Members also enjoy regular webinars and professional development opportunities.
WEBSITE
All certified Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioners receive a personalised profile on our nationally recognised, top-ranking website. Being featured on the Hypnobirthing Australia™ site instantly enhances your professional image and connects your business with a trusted, established brand that attracts clients. You’ll also benefit from an active online referral network, with our website ranking highly in common hypnobirthing searches across Australia.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Our active social media presence on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube delivers ongoing national exposure for every Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner. By consistently sharing engaging educational content with our expanding audience, we strengthen brand recognition and build trust with expectant parents. This increased visibility supports your credibility as an educator and helps drive steady awareness and enquiries for your local classes.
TRAINING MATERIALS
You’ll receive comprehensive, up-to-date hypnobirthing training materials designed specifically for the Australian maternity system. Our easy-to-follow syllabus, detailed PowerPoint presentations, teaching notes, class booklets, practice recordings and birth videos equip you to teach with clarity and professionalism. Parent resources are simple to order through our Distribution Centre, with streamlined systems in place. Everything is designed to help you confidently deliver
exceptional child education experiences.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
Melissa Spilsted
Hi, I’m Melissa Spilsted, recognised as Australia’s leading expert in Hypnobirthing education. With qualifications spanning over 25 years in education (BEd BA), Clinical Hypnotherapy (CHt) and childbirth (HPCE) – I have dedicated my career to making quality, relevant, evidence-based childbirth education accessible to parents all over Australia. I’m a 3 x hypnobirthing mum myself – so I know that this approach to a positive, empowered birth works!
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
SESSION 1
Introductory Session
In our first Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner Training session, we’ll introduce ourselves, explore the philosophy of hypnobirthing, and what sets the Positive Birth Program™ apart. We’ll discuss why this work matters, how to keep classes engaging, and how to incorporate hypnosis into your teaching.
SESSIONS 2 - 5
Course Units & Teaching Methods
In these training sessions, Melissa will guide you through each of the Positive Birth Program™ course units (1–4) in detail. You’ll learn how to teach hypnobirthing classes to parents, explore the accompanying teaching resources, and gain practical teaching methods, strategies and real-world examples to help you confidently deliver your childbirth classes.
SESSION 6
Certification and setting up your hypnobirthing classes
This session covers certification and setting up your hypnobirthing classes, including assessments, first aid and insurance requirements. We’ll discuss your directory listing and bio, classes and fees, teaching resources, required equipment, and how to order materials so you’re fully prepared to begin teaching.
BIRTH EDUCATOR SUCCESS STORY
COSTS & PREREQUISITES
HYPNOBIRTHING AUSTRALIA PRACTITIONER TRAINING
Our Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner Training is a 21-hour live course (over 3 full days or spread over 6 weeks) in addition to additional training, resources, extra reading and assessment. If you require further training in childbirth and/or hypnosis, additional modules can be added to your training. See below for more details. Afterpay and Klarna flexible payment options are available.
PRACTITIONER TRAINING
$2200
LIVE TRAINING
21-hour live course (over 3 full days or spread over 6 weeks) – depending on the course format.
The cost for the Practitioner Training is $2200 (incl. GST) for either the in-person or webinar series (prerequisite course modules excluded).
All training is live and interactive. A payment deposit of $500 (plus the cost of any required prerequisite modules) is required to secure your place in the training, and the final balance is due 30 days before the course start date.
HYPNOSIS MODULE
$350
PREREQUISITE COURSE MODULE
If you don’t already have a background in hypnosis training, you will need to complete our ‘Basics of Hypnosis for Childbirth’ home-study module. It is preferred that you complete this module before the Practitioner Course begins, when possible.
The cost for this module is $350 (incl. GST), and this includes your comprehensive textbook and access to the online learning platform with lessons, activities, instructional videos, and an MP3. It consists of 20 hours of home study and is presented by Melissa Spilsted, who is a Clinical Hypnotherapist specialising in pregnancy and childbirth.
CHILDBIRTH MODULE
$350
PREREQUISITE COURSE MODULE
If you are not a midwife, student midwife (2nd year onwards), doula, childbirth educator, doctor or nurse (with childbirth training), then our ‘Introduction to Childbirth’ 20 hours of home-study module is required.
This course has been specially designed for the Hypnobirthing Australia™ program and is presented by Clinical Lecturer of Midwifery, Mae’t Pearson.
The cost for this module is $350.00 (incl. GST), and it consists of invaluable information for pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, the book ‘Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering’ by Dr Sarah Buckley, video lectures and a comprehensive workbook.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
✓ 21 hours of live training directly with Melissa Spilsted
✓ All required Practitioner Training Course materials, folio and setup information
✓ Advise on how to set up a viable & successful hypnobirthing business
✓ Expert training on how to engage your parents and enhance their learning experience
✓ Your own listing page on our top-rated Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner website
✓ PowerPoint presentations and resources for your classes (syllabus, birth videos, lesson plans, scripts, extra tuition videos, MP3s, eBook)
✓ Ongoing mentoring, professional development and community support
✓ Your first year’s membership fee (value $495)
RECOGNITION AND ACCREDITATION
After meeting certification requirements, you will become a ‘Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner’ and be given a certification badge that can be used on all of your marketing material as long as you remain certified. You will be able to order your hypnobirthing teaching materials through our Australian-based distribution centre.
• HOW CERTIFICATION WORKS
NEXT STEPS TO BECOME A BIRTH EDUCATOR
01.
Apply
Book a chat with Melissa to discuss suitability and submit your application for the next intake.
02.
Select course
Book into your preferred course
Ensure to select any required prerequisites when you register.
03.
Prerequisites
Complete any required prerequisites:
✔️ Hypnosis Module (for non-hypnotherapists)
✔️ Childbirth Module (for non-birth workers)
04.
Live training
21 hours of live training
3 full days, or 3 hrs/wk over 6 weeks.
Bonus: Private 1-hour session with Melissa post-course.
05.
Certification
Complete the steps for certification
Start teaching right away!
WILL YOU BE OUR NEXT PRACTITIONER?
READY TO START MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND SUPPORT BETTER BIRTH OUTCOMES?
HYPNOBIRTHING AUSTRALIA TRAINING COURSE DATES
Live Online Webinar Series over 6 weeks. Tuesday – 4, 11, 18, 25 August, 1, 8 September 2026 10am – 1pm, AEST
Live Online Webinar Series over 3 full days. Tuesday – 3, 10, 17 November 2026, 9am – 4pm, AEST
JOIN HYPNOBIRTHING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING NOW, THANK US LATER
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Starting from:
$2,200 AUD
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs
Practitioner Training with Hypnobirthing Australia is a comprehensive, nationally recognised childbirth instructor training that certifies you to teach the Hypnobirthing Australia™ Positive Birth Program which prepares birthing mothers and birth partners with the knowledge, tools, support and preparation for a calm, positive and empowering birth experience.
Click here to find out why we’re Australia’s most popular childbirth education course.
If you are a Childbirth Educator, Doula, Midwife, Nurse, Teacher, Hypnotherapist, Psychologist, Doctor, Yoga/Pilates Instructor, Naturopath, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, hypnobirthing parent or have a background in maternal health and birthing, and are interested in creating a flexible business that you are passionate about, or would like to run our ‘Positive Birth Program’ at your local hospital or health facility, then we would love to hear from you!
If you haven’t formal qualifications, you need to complete the pre-requisite modules (‘Basics of Hypnosis for Childbirth’ for non-hypnotherapists and ‘Introduction to Childbirth’ for non- midwives/doulas/doctors) before the Practitioner Course begins. They are offered at the special rate of $350 per module and you purchase these at the time of registration when booking into Practitioner Training.
Our Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner Training is a 21-hour live course delivered in-person or online (over 3 full days or spread over 6 weeks – depending on the course format).
Requirements for online training:
- You will need reliable internet access and a pc/Mac/iPad/tablet with a webcam.
- We will use Zoom to conduct the sessions.
- Sessions will also be recorded and available for viewing for a limited time (should you be unable to be present for any of the sessions due to extenuating circumstances – though we do have an 80% live attendance requirement).
- The sessions are interactive, and we will also have a Questions and Answers time allocated at the end of each webinar session.
- All online training includes a bonus 1-hour private one-on-one video conference with Melissa, post-training.
After attending the full practitioner training and completing the required modules, you will be required to submit and pass the training assessment, obtain a First Aid Certificate (if you do not already hold medical qualifications), arrange for your own insurance (we give you information on how you can do this – it’s actually quite easy) and sign the Practitioner Agreement before becoming certified as a Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner and receiving full access to all training materials.
Upon certification, you’ll receive qualification as a Hypnobirthing Practitioner Childbirth Educator (HPCE), certification badge, your own listing page on our website directory, access to our teaching resources (PowerPoint slides and notes, scripts, birth videos, business templates, etc.), and access to our practitioner shop to order resources for your classes.
An annual renewal process, including membership fee ($495), completed Code of Conduct, valid First Aid Certificate (unless you have current medical qualifications), insurance, and continuing professional development are required in order to remain certified to teach the program, have access to our teaching materials, ongoing support and keep your profile/listing page live on our website.
Our Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner Training Course Deposit and Final Payment payments are split, enabling you to pay for your training in instalments:
- Deposit ($500) + Prerequisite Modules ($350 per module) – depending on prior qualifications), is required when you register.
- Final payment ($1700), is due 30 days prior to the course start date.
Afterpay and Klarna flexible payment options are also available enabling you to further split these payments (into 4 interest-free payments) – you can apply at checkout.
The course deposit and self-study modules (once dispatched) are non-refundable. A refund for the residual amount of the course will be granted up to 30 days prior to the start date of the workshop, or the enrollee may choose to assign the tuition fee to a future course with the same instructor, forfeiting the right to refund at the selected future course. Should the event be cancelled by Hypnobirthing Australia, a full refund is applicable, less any materials/self-study modules already received by the delegate.
