The HypnoBirthing Collective

About Us

Alison was in the first ever Melbourne practitioner training back then and went on to teach many couples, midwives and obstetricians about this incredible program.

In 2016, Michelle came on board and took over teaching classes from Alison. This was a beautiful transition considering Alison is Michelle’s mum!

Michelle has been getting sensational results and gaining a stellar reputation in the birth world for providing a balanced, entertaining and informative course to couples.

WHAT IS HYPNOBIRTHING

HypnoBirthing is a birth education program designed for all types of couples, pregnancies and births.

The very basic idea of HypnoBirthing is that whilst birth is a physical process, there is a massive emotional and soulful aspect to it as well for not just the mother, but the baby and her birth partner too.

With HypnoBirthing we aim to enhance that physical experience using education, relaxation, breathing techniques, visualisations, affirmations and hypnosis.

At The HypnoBirthing Collective, we teach The Mongan Method. Whilst every single method of natural birth education courses out there is based on the teachings of Dr Grantly Dick-Read, we love that we are the original birth using hypnosis program. We won’t tell you why we’re different, or better than the others. We purely stand by our results and outcomes.

BIRTH PARTNERS

We get a couple of questions when it comes to partners/husbands. One is “does my partner have to come to the classes?” and the other is “how can I convince my partner to do this with me?”

We get asked these questions for a variety of reasons. You may feel that your partner may not understand why you want to do HypnoBirthing, your partner is sick of going to birthing classes or that it’s another time/money commitment for them at a time when these resources are precious.

Your birth team can make or break your birth experience. I love that our course supports the partner’s so that they really understand what their (big) role in the birthing process.

During the classes, your partner will learn relaxation cues both verbal and physical, massage techniques as well as the process of birthing your baby using HypnoBirthing.

This is all very important, as they will be your ‘voice’ during the birthing process. They need to be well versed in what you want so they can inform the midwives and staff about your wishes.

Our classes are a very relaxed and fun environment. They will also get to experience deep relaxation and many partners feel great after each class.

Our Course

Our course is delivered in a small class environment using a powerpoint presentation. There is lots of opportunity to get to know your practitioner and get specific advice for your unique pregnancy. The classes are well paced with plenty of bathroom breaks, time for snacks and group discussions.Our practitioners are experienced and deliver an informative and entertaining course.

WHAT YOU LEARN

• Everything you need to know to achieve a safer, easier and even more comfortable birth


• The role of your partner or birthing companion in your baby’s birth


• The importance of bonding before and after the birth of your baby


• What’s gone wrong with labour in our society, why and how to overcome it


• What the Fear-Tension-Pain syndrome is, how to avoid it and reduce the pain often associated with labour


• Relaxation and self-hypnosis to eliminate fear and tension through pregnancy


• Techniques of deep relaxation, massage and visualisation during labour


• Special breathing techniques to produce a shorter, more comfortable labour


• The amazing natural design of you and your baby’s body and how they work together in harmony during labour easily and comfortably


• How to keep oxygen supplied to baby during birthing


• How to greatly reduce or eliminate the need for chemical pain killers, drugs and other intervention


• To create your body’s own natural pain relief and anaesthetic


• Natural ways to stimulate labour without chemical induction

CLASS OPTIONS & PRICES

We offer a variety of options for you and your birth partner/team.

Ideally you are at least 20 weeks pregnant when attending the course OR have a minimum of 4 weeks to practice after the course has finished before your due date.

If you are outside these dates, please contact us to work through your options. It is never, ever too late or too early to learn HypnoBirthing.

OPTION 1 – GROUP – $545

Our Group Class are our most popular option and a great way to learn. Our Group Classes run during the week or on weekends and our classes are kept small to ensure you get the best support and opportunity to ask the questions you need to. We cap our classes at four couples.

Your partner (if you have one) and any other support people who will be attending your birth should attend the course. This may include a close family member, friend, doula or student midwife.

Group Classes are run on Monday evenings at 7.00pm and on Saturdays at 10.00am

OPTION 2 – PRIVATE – $845 (CLINIC) OR $945 (YOUR HOME)

For those who require flexiblity with dates and times or may need more one-on-one support, Private Classes may be more suitable. Private Classes allow you to work directly with one of our practitioners to find the ideal time for you. Classes can be held either at our clinic, or within the privacy and comfort of your own home.

OPTION 3 – REFRESHER – $275

We also offer Refresher Classes for parents who have already learnt HypnoBirthing for a previous pregnancy but just want to brush up on their skills.

These are run privately and allows for a de-brief on the previous birth/s. It’s a great opportunity to work one on one with your practitioner to cover exactly what you want to.

An option for couples who have done the course with us previously, is to attend the full course (or just sessions of your choice) for the same price.

OPTION 4 – VBAC – $695

It is VERY common for women seeking a VBAC to look into HypnoBirthing. You are more than welcome to join the group classes for the set price but I highly recommend a Birth Healing hypnotherapy session with one of our Clinical Hypnotherapists.

Emergency c-sections are often traumatic so it is important to take the extra step to heal that birth, allowing this new baby to experience their own birth, free of fear and tension.

This price includes the group course and 1 x 60 minute Birth Healing session.

OPTION 5 – INFORMATION SESSION

I totally get that HypnoBirthing sounds a bit weird and the price is an investment for most people. If you or your partner are very unsure about HypnoBirthing, I am happy for you to come along to a free info night to see if you like it. Bookings are essential and there is no obligation to book into a course if it’s not for you.