Our program is an evidence-based childbirth education course that empowers you with knowledge, tools and support. Together we will will cover the four main units of the Hypnobirthing Australia™ Positive Birth Program:

• Creating and maintaining a positive mindset - this looks at how we are innately wired to give birth, our mind/body connection, the role of hormones, the physiology behind birth, causes of fear and the effects labour, the role our support people play as well as understanding what self-hypnosis is and how to use it.

• A toolkit for birth - Introduction to the self-hypnosis tracks included in the course, hypnotic anchors and triggers, accupressure techniques, visualisations for labour and birth, relaxation and breathing; so important! We will also look at techniques to cope through your surges (contractions) and more.

• Preparation and choices for a empowered birthing - Birth preferences and how best to communicate theses, what are some of the most common interventions and procedures and how to make an informed decision around these, information around inductions labour, natural induction techniques, preparing your body.

• Birth - bringing it all together - What to expect in the lead up to labour/giving birth, signs of labour, when to call your midwife or go to hospital, birth partner role, positions for labour, water immersion in labour, fear release, special/unexpected circumstances around your birth, cord clamping, immediate after birth care for you and baby, self-hypnosis rehearsal for birth.