Bella’s Birth Story Sydney, Australia Juliette Francis, 3030 g 38 weeks 5 days Natural Unmedicated physiological vaginal home birth Total time in active labour was an hour and a half  Unmedicated and unexpected home birth of our occiput posterior daughter at 38weeks + 4days. Diet controlled Gestational diabetes baby, passed all of her sugars with […] The post I couldn’t have asked for our beautiful girl to have arrived any other way appeared first on Hypnobirthing Australia ..read more

Kate’s Birth Story Melbourne, Australia Elodie, 2.4kg (38 weeks + 2 days) – Natural birth at hospital  With my first birth 4 years prior I had all the pain medication possible; gas, morphine and an epidural. I felt like I had no control the entire birth, it was long and in the end I needed […] The post I was worried about being induced but I kept with a positive mindset appeared first on Hypnobirthing Australia ..read more

Lara’s Birth Story It began on Tuesday the 30th of May, I was a few days past my estimated due date (26th of May) and getting a little bit stressed at my midwife was about to head on annual leave for 2 months. That Tuesday I had the urge to get some finally supplies from […] The post It was like the past 4 hours melted away as I looked at our perfect little man. appeared first on Hypnobirthing Australia ..read more

Rose’s Birth Story Perth WA Australia Luna Rose, 4.05kg 40 + 2     I was one of the lucky women who went through early labour every night for a week before our beautiful baby was born. Each night my surges became closer together and were more intense, only to stop all of a sudden […] The post The amazing knowledge and skills we both gained from the fantastic hypnobirthing course appeared first on Hypnobirthing Australia ..read more

Sadie’s Birth Story ⁠ Frederick 2990g⁠ 40w 3d⁠ Posterior Birth⁠ ⁠ We had the most incredible birth, thank you ? I got to 8cm with gas & air and deep hypnosis through my contractions. Something startled me and I came out of the deep hypnosis and the pain was suddenly unbearable and I couldn’t get […] The post We had the most incredible birth, It was magical. appeared first on Hypnobirthing Australia ..read more

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 range of topics related to childbirth and postpartum care, providing valuable information and support for expectant and new parents. Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Dr Sarah Buckley Gentle Birth, Gentle […] The post Our Book Recommendations for pregnancy, childbirth, and Postpartum appeared first on Hypnobirthing Australia ..read more

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 about due dates is they’re inaccurate!⁠ Did you know that a full-term pregnancy is anywhere from 37-42 weeks!⁠ Why are “due dates” inaccurate? Due dates can also be inaccurate because […] The post The Truth about “Due Dates”   appeared first on Hypnobirthing Australia ..read more

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 that medical intervention helps save lives and is needed in special circumstances. However, did you know our ancient mothers and sisters all birthed naturally without the use of anesthesia or […] The post History of Birth: Natural Birth isn’t a new concept! appeared first on Hypnobirthing Australia ..read more

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 when babies are measuring “big” an induction or elective caesarean can be pushed onto birthing mothers in fear of shoulder dystocia (shoulders getting stuck once the head is born). ⁠ […] The post Big baby? No big deal we say!  appeared first on Hypnobirthing Australia ..read more

Angela’s Birth Story Sydney, Australia Sebastian, 2.875kg 40+5 Natural/unmedicated The week leading up to birth was hardest. Not knowing when baby would come. Worried about being forced into an induction I didn’t want. But worried about putting baby in danger if I didn’t go into spontaneous labour. Combined with dealing with extreme pelvic, hip and […] The post After each surge, there was no pain and the whole birth continued like that appeared first on Hypnobirthing Australia ..read more