No. The Hypnobirthing Australia™ Positive Birth Course covers everything that you would learn in a traditional hospital class and much much more! In particular, I help you to reduce your FEAR of birth and teach you PRACTICAL tools that can help your mind and body to work optimally in labour. The class also covers the maternity system, medical options, communication and decision-making tools to help you navigate your unique journey. The only thing you may wish to do is arrange a tour at your chosen hospital.

Yes! See below for topics included in each unit.

There are many other childbirth courses that you may have heard about and are considering which one is right for you. Here are all the reasons why I can confidently recommend Hypnobirthing Australia™ above all other courses:

• Hypnobirthing Australia™ provides resources of an exceptionally high quality. This includes the parent folio you receive in class, four MP3s, and all the online resources available on a convenient app. All teaching materials are updated regularly including powerpoint slides, scripts and birth videos.
• We don't shy away from hypnosis. Hypnosis is a powerful tool to help you retrain your brain. It can help you to address and overcome negative beliefs, fears and past experiences. Hypnosis can also help you to reframe your expectations and stay positive. I have personally experienced  the difference this powerful tool makes in labour!
• The course is PRACTICAL and fun! Whilst theory and understanding how your body works is important (and we do cover that!), there is an emphasis on what you can DO in labour. We help mums know what to DO to trust their body and help their body work optimally in labour. And we help partners to know what to DO to be the best birth support possible. Mums and dads leave the course feeling empowered and excited to give birth!
• Hypnobirthing has a unique approach to the concept of pain. Whilst many courses focus on how to 'cope with and manage' pain, hypnobirthing teaches that we can reframe the experience entirely. Reducing tension in the body, ensuring an optimal environment for the release of special labour hormones and changing the way we think about birth can make birth more comfortable. 

There are a number of things that set my classes apart:

• I am committed to keeping the price as low as possible. In 2020 during COVID I brought my fee down to $495 for group classes, and it's staying at that price indefinitely, so that more families can afford to access this incredible course.
• TWO online bonuses are included in your course fee (Mastering Affirmations Mini Course and Effective Birth Plans Course) which are great to go through while you are waiting for your face-to-face course to begin.
• All families receive ongoing support during their pregnancy and can take advantage of my vast knowledge and hands-on experience in birth. If you have a question in the lead up to your birth, I am just a phone call away. This is very common, for example, as you near your estimated due date and the question of induction comes up. I can remind you of your options that we covered in class, go into more detail relevant to your situation and help you access additional resources to navigate your conversation with your care provider.
• I include a complimentary 60 minute birth debrief. This can be scheduled anytime in the 12 months after your birth. It can be conducted via Zoom or in person in my counselling room in Mount Annan.