Approaching my fourth birth with calm positivity As soon as the home pregnancy test stated “1 to 2 weeks pregnant” I had a myriad of emotions starting with shock, excitement and a little bit of worry. This was to be my fourth pregnancy and although I had three previously beautiful hypnobirthing, water births I was… Read More
I went from 4 centimetres to 10 centimetres dilation in 20 minutes!
This is the story of how my beautiful son, Roger, came into the world. Mark and I struggled to conceive, and it was only after more than a year of painful and invasive IVF treatments that I finally fell pregnant. I am so grateful that the technology exists because without it we would not have… Read More
My Posterior Birth Story
So here is my birth story, it didn’t go exactly how I planned but I was still able to use hypnobirthing techniques I think the thing that particularly had a lot of meaning for me, in the end, was the quote ‘I am calmly prepared to meet whatever turn my birthing takes’ My water broke… Read More
Have you been told that your placenta is showing ‘signs of aging and deterioration’?
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
My AMAZING Induced Labour and Birth Story
I really just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your Hypnobubs™ Online Course. I successfully hypnobirthed both of my babies, the first was a 55-hour labour drug and pain-free and my second on Monday where I was induced via the drip. I had heard some truly scary labour stories about… Read More
A beautiful birth story from a Dad’s point of view.
On the 18th August, our little girl arrived. Mum had been diagnosed with preeclampsia and cholestasis. So bub was induced by our very gentle Naprotechnology obstetrician. 7 hours of active labour later, little miss arrived, without crying, busily looking around herself, staring at mum and dad, and then feeding! She had her priorities! We used… Read More
Although I had to be induced we totally ROCKED IT!
After participating in Debra from Empowered to Birth in Bendigo Hypnobirthing Australia course we felt confident and excited about the upcoming birth. Although I had to be induced at 38+5, due to Gestational Hypertension, I managed without pain relief other than hypnobirthing. Staying in my Labour bubble with affirmations, swaying and breathing Baby Leo was… Read More
I strongly believe I could not have birthed my daughter naturally without the use of hypnobirthing!
My pre-labour started after my 38 weeks appointment at the obs and was told I was 2cm dilated. I was experiencing mild surges that night and I was getting excited as it was finally happening. 2 days later, the surges were on and off and I was still in pre-labour stage. Soon I experienced a… Read More
I didn’t realise the absolute importance of choosing a caregiver who was supportive of our wishes.
Hi Melissa, Just wanted to pass on a quick thank you – we completed the Hypnobirthing Course in Adelaide with Hannah Willsmore and absolutely loved it. While our birth didn’t go quite as we would have liked (I think we perhaps didn’t realise the absolute importance of choosing a caregiver who was supportive of our… Read More
A positive induction story due to gestational diabetes
Just thought you’d be keen to hear that baby girl Bryce arrived and is officially a hypno-bub! I ended up being induced as a result of the gestational diabetes but still had a truly wonderful birth experience. My obstetrician and the team at the Wesley Hospital here in Brisbane were all completely supportive of my desire… Read More
“The Hypnobirthing Australia™ Tracks helped to keep me focused”
We welcomed Van into the world on 11th September at 2.32am – he was in a hurry after being induced at only 8pm the night before. I remember asking Josh to “Bring Melissa closer” when I was in the spa and needed to refocus I just wanted to say thank you, the most powerful part… Read More
Surrender SURRENDER Surrender!
Hi Melissa, I just wanted to let you know: We’ve got ourselves our own little ‘Boss Baby’ – Hugo! Born at 2:38pm. Weighing in at 7 lb 1 oz 💙 Our hearts have exploded with love xx I love Hypnobirthing & Prenatal Yoga! Things didn’t go 100% to the vision in my head but my… Read More
My Pain Free, Beautiful & Peaceful Induced Labour and Birth!
Our birth was absolute magic. What I experienced was nothing short of extraordinary and I could not have done it with out my birthing partner and our preparation through Hypnobirthing Australia. With the calm and supportive company of my mother and Moana my midwife, my husband, my body, my baby and I created a place of security and… Read More
I initially thought hypnobirthing was just for ‘crazy hippies’
Lincoln’s Amazing Birth Story (with Cholestasis and Induction!) The only way to fully capture how thankful I am to have completed the Hypnobirthing Australia™ course with Hannah from is to start from the reason I first wanted to do hypnobirthing. In February 2015 I watched a close friend get booked in for an induction at… Read More
“Third time around we have ANOTHER charming hypnobirth in water birth”
Third time is another charming hypnobirthing water birth “I am focussed on a calm, easy birth” “Every surge brings my baby closer to me” “I trust my body’s innate wisdom to do what it is designed to do” “I am a strong woman” I love birthing affirmations. Not only are all the messages beautiful and… Read More
My labour and birth were nothing short of amazing!
Just thought I’d share my birth story I was induced but still still had a great birth, a little gas but drug free, my little boy arrived in 5 hours. I had my membranes ruptured about 8.30am, nothing happened so they started syntocinon around 10.30am, they upped it a few times by 30ml every half… Read More
I Started My Labour with an Audio Track! (Audio induction, anyone?)
Dear Melissa I wanted to write and thank you for the Baby, Come Out! mp3 track. At 10 days beyond my ‘guess date’ there was an element of pressure building. I had a medical induction booked in within the next 48 hours (although I had no intention of attending this particular appointment given baby and I… 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
Noah Michael
We have another AWESOME birth story to share with you from 2nd time hypnobirthing parents Kryssy and Michael! From a medical perspective, everything in my second pregnancy was running along smoothly, but emotionally, I was uneasy and a little bit anxious (and a lot more exhausted with my sassy 2 year old to keep entertained… Read More
Hypnobirthing with an Induction
Thank you to Hypnobirthing Australia mama, Jess, for creating this video that documents the labour and birth of their baby, Louis. This is a great example of a positive birth using hypnobirthing with an induction.