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.
Indiana Rose, born 12 March 2014
Hi Melissa Just dropping you a line to let you know that our little princess, Indiana Rose was born on 12 March 2014, after a very interesting series of events and a somewhat distressed email to you only days before! LOL I just want to say the biggest, most heartfelt thank you to you for… Read More
Lucas, born November 2015
2 hours later my gorgeous 4.26kg hypnobub was born to the ‘Prompts for Birthing’ track without any pain relief drugs or intervention. The hypnobirthing tracks played a VERY important role in my birth and the different breathing techniques worked great.
Lachlan Kline, born 22 March 2015
We are delighted & very relieved to finally welcome a Baby Boy – Lachlan Kline into our family. It’s been a long 48hrs, but we’re all well. He was born at 3:45pm y’day & weighed in at 9lbs 2oz (4.1kg), 54cm long. We’re both still quite delirious & it’s all very surreal, but oh so… Read More
Henry, born 9 May 2014
My guess date changed a fair bit through the pregnancy. First 25th may, then 23rd and finally 20th of May. My first baby came exactly a week earlier than expected so I was kind of expecting this one to come a bit early as well but nothing was showing that that would happen. Early in… Read More
Aaliyah Fay born 20 April 2013
And at the end, the midwife didn’t even realize I was so close until I said I can feel something (which turned out to be her head haha) Sheldon received her