Frequently Asked Questions
What are your qualifications?
I am a Registered Nurse & Midwife and work in both roles in one of Melbourne’s major tertiary hospitals. I am also a certified Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner and a Mother of 3 young children.
What is included in the class price?
Classes include teaching of the Hypnobirthing Australia Positive Birth Program, your own resource book, access to the Hypnobirthing Australia mp3 tracks and a small gift from me. You will leave the class with the priceless knowledge, tools and confidence that you will need for a positive labour and birth.
Who should I bring to the class?
Your main support person you plan to have with you in labour should ideally be the person who comes to the class with you, as they have an important role to play in learning how best to support you. Unfortunately in group classes only one support person can attend with you. Some people would prefer to come on their own without a support person and that’s fine too. If you would like more people to come along, please contact me to discuss a private class.
What gestation should I be when attending the class?
You can attend at any gestation however the optimal time would be between 22-32 weeks so that you have time to practice the techniques. If you are later in your pregnancy, please contact me to discuss options
What will I learn in the class?
Hypnobirthing Australia’s Positive Birth Program gives you all of the tools you need to prepare for a positive birth. Through positive mindset, deep relaxation, visualisation and self hypnosis you will learn how to create a calm and peaceful labour and birth. The full course outline is available on the Hypnobirthing Australia website.
Will I be hypnotised?
Yes, but you are always in control. Hypnosis can be quite misunderstood, but is not to be feared. I will guide you through self-hypnosis to allow you to enter a state of deep relaxation and visualisation. The goal is to practice this throughout your pregnancy so that when labour starts, you are comfortable and familiar with getting yourself into and out of hypnosis.