Since 2017 I’ve been teaching the Hypnobirthing Australia™ Positive Birth Program to families getting ready to meet their babies — first-time mums, mums doing it all again, and a lot of partners who turned up not entirely sure what they’d signed up for.
These are their words. Some birthed in hospital, some at home, and some had a day that took a turn they hadn’t planned for and navigated it beautifully with everything they’d learnt.
Have a read. I think you’ll find someone who sounds a lot like you — and a good sense of just how much can change between now and the day you meet your baby.
A few to start with
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“This should be government funded! A must for any expectant couple. Kate is one of the most amazing people you will ever meet.
Okay, when my partner mentioned this, I was pretty sceptical about what kind of zany ‘Hocus-Pocus’ this so called ‘Hypnobirthing’ thing was all about. But, like any supportive partner, I agreed to the course and joined in as a couple. Oh boy, were my misconceptions unfounded! This course and Kate shares with you her own birth experiences, describes in depth what can be expected on your big day and guides you through techniques to help you achieve the most natural and positive birthing experience (which also happen to be quite useful in stressful situations in everyday life).
For us, this resulted in a confident, connected, natural and positive experience as we brought our little man out into the world together, as a team.
Our experience was by far, much better than stories we’ve heard from our friends who had not prepared with such courses. In short (and from a male perspective), this course gave me the tools to actively support my partner through the birthing process and allowed me to be an active participant in bringing our child into the world. The little hospital classes which you attend are like a skim of the back cover compared to the workshop which is this course. This is one of the best bits of money you will ever spend! In fact I’ve gained more worthwhile benefit from this course than from my university business degree!
So if you’re considering this right now and you’re paying for something which you hardly use like a gym membership or Foxtel, just jump into the course and really immerse yourselves in it. Because you’ll only get to experience this miracle on average 2.5 times in your life – you’ll want to make the most of it.”
Brad from Mt Gravatt
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“Thank you Kate!! My hubby was a bit unsure as to exactly what I was dragging him to, but he was so glad we came.
Hubby’s words – “As a partner I felt a little bit useless, I felt as though my wife was doing all the work growing our baby and I thought all I could do was sit on the sideline and cheer her on. BOY was I wrong, I was equipped with so many tools and responsibilities and I now feel like I’m an integral part of the journey.”
You just don’t know what you don’t know. We both were so unaware of a lot of the info that was provided by Kate and after 2 sessions we both felt completely in control and knew what decisions were to be made and I think the biggest thing for me personally was realising how much control we have over our birth.
I highly recommend attending the sessions, you will seriously be blown away at how much support you can offer your partner throughout the journey.”
Eliza from Parkwood
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What can I say?! Kate has helped me work through my fears and replace them with calm and excitement for my birthing journey. My husband and I felt so at ease the minute we walked into the environment, and there wasn’t a moment where we felt we couldn’t ask questions or insert our own thoughts and feelings into the discussion/class. I would highly recommend reaching out to Kate for a class if you feel any anxiety around birth. Take it from someone who was so sure on elective caesarean, to now, wanting to go completely natural, Positively Hypnobirthing will change your life and your perception on your own strength!
I have so much confidence, and I owe that to Kate.
Hannah from Pimpama
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Beautiful Kate,
Thank you so much for your incredible knowledge and unwavering passion in supporting us through not only baby no2 7 years ago journey but now baby no3 journey into our arms.
Your guidance has been invaluable, especially in preparing for pre-labour and navigating the intricacies of labour. Thanks to you, not only did I but husband also felt so confident and equipped to ensure a quick and safe arrival of our little one.
After doing your hypnobirthing course 7 years ago and unfortunately having bub turn posteria and 17hr long labour he still arrived safely and was my calm easy baby until baby no3 who is even more settled and chilled.
A big thank you for our catch ups and coming to our house and offering a refresher course and teaching me to get Bub into the correct position and navigate my way through the different phases of labour and was able to put all the knowledge into practice as resignated more from previous experience and baby no3 arrived safely in short 3 hours of labour and can’t thank you enough your wealth of knowledge and passion and encouragement.
We appreciate everything you’ve done for us and are forever grateful.
Jo from Mermaid Waters
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“Through the course with Kate we acquired so much knowledge about the natural birth process and gained a huge amount of confidence in our ability to have a calm and stress-free birth, so much so that we changed our birth plan from seeing a private obstetrician and birthing in hospital, to now planning a home birth with a private midwife (something I never thought I would even consider). Every session Kate demonstrated a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and her positive and upbeat energy made the learning process interactive and pleasant. It continuously felt like Kate went over and above my expectations of a birth teacher; she made herself available to us outside of our sessions and even compiled a list of private midwife recommendations to start our quest in finding the right one. Before our Hypnobirthing experience I was extremely anxious about giving birth and it felt like a huge responsibility that fell solely on my shoulders. Now I can say I feel confident that both my partner and I are skilled and ready to take on the challenge together, knowing that we have what it takes to make it a positive experience for us and our little girl.
I can’t express our thanks enough to you Kate, what you have given us is truly a gift and we are so grateful, you have been such a kind, genuine and lovely person to share this experience with. I couldn’t imagine going into our first birth any other way and I truly hope that many more mums-to-be will find their way to a similar experience, because every woman and partner deserve to feel empowered in this way.”
Thanks again xx
Karli & David
Karli from Benowa
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I can highly, highly recommend the hypnobirthing course with Kate.
Before attending the course, my idea of birth was basically what you see in movies — screaming, panic, unbearable pain, and fear. I honestly thought that was just how birth was supposed to be.
One of the biggest shocks for me during the course was watching real hypnobirth videos of women giving birth calmly. I kept waiting for the screaming and panic to start… but it never came. I remember thinking, “How is this even possible?” It completely changed my understanding of birth.
One exercise that really stayed with me was when we were asked how we saw ourselves in the birth room while giving birth — what we looked like, how we behaved, what we were doing. At that point, I pictured myself terrified, screaming, and in extreme pain. By the end of the course, all of those fears were gone. I felt calm, educated, prepared, and genuinely excited to meet my baby.
What I loved most about the course was that nothing was pushed onto us. It was not about forcing a “natural birth” or making anyone feel guilty for medical intervention. Kate prepared us for all possibilities in such a supportive and empowering way. I never felt pressure or judgment — just confidence that whatever path birth took, I would be ready.
And honestly, despite the name, the course did not feel like hypnosis to me at all. If anything, it felt like everything except hypnosis. It was about understanding the body, the mind, and how deeply connected they are. I learned so much about how thoughts affect hormones, how hormones affect labour, and how interconnected the entire process is. I learned how breathing and positions can make a huge difference, how important support and environment are during birth, and how our fears and mindset can physically affect the experience.
One of the most important realizations for me was understanding that I wasn’t going to the hospital for the doctor to “deliver my baby” while I simply handed over all control. Before the course, I honestly felt like doctors knew everything and I knew nothing. After the course, I understood that I would know my body, my baby, and my needs best — and that the medical team was there to support and assist me. That shift in mindset was incredibly empowering. It made me realize how much say, control, and involvement I could and should have in my own birth experience.
By the end of the course, I had a clear understanding and a plan for birth — while also understanding that things may not go according to plan, and that would be okay too.
In my case, I ended up having a caesarean birth. But thanks to the course, I already understood that there are ways to make even a medical birth feel calm, connected, and beautiful. Just before we went into the caesarean, my doctor suggested that I help lift my baby out with my own hands. Because of what I had learned from Kate, this idea didn’t feel shocking or scary — I embraced it immediately. It became one of the most incredible and emotional moments of my life, and it truly helped me feel connected to the birth experience despite not delivering vaginally.
I had a wonderful birth experience, even though it ended differently to what I originally hoped for, and I truly believe this course played a huge role in that.
I’m incredibly grateful and can wholeheartedly recommend Kate’s hypnobirthing course to every expecting mother.
Maria from Benowa
Reading these and wondering whether it is for you? Most of them felt exactly the same before they booked.
Hear it in their own voices
Two families sat down on camera to talk about what the course did for them — including from the partner’s point of view.
Read them all
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We recently completed the two-day Hypnobirthing course with Kate at Positively Hypnobirthing and cannot recommend her highly enough.
Kate was absolutely wonderful, warm, knowledgeable, engaging and incredibly supportive throughout the entire course. She created such a comfortable and relaxed environment where both of us felt able to ask questions, learn together and genuinely prepare for the birth of our baby.
The course was informative without ever feeling overwhelming, and we walked away with a much better understanding of labour and birth, as well as practical techniques we can actually use. We especially loved that the course involved Chris as my birth partner and gave him clear ways to support me throughout labour and birth. It really made the preparation feel like something we are doing together as a team.
Kate has a beautiful way of teaching that leaves you feeling informed, empowered and much more confident about birth. We are so grateful we chose to do the course with her and would absolutely recommend Positively Hypnobirthing to any expectant parents.
Thank you so much, Kate! 💕
Bianca & Chris
Bianca from Eagleby
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We cannot recommend Kate enough. We contacted Kate last minute to do a course. Kate went out of her way to accommodate our needs and make it possible to do the course in the short time frame. The course was great and highly beneficial.
Levi (partner) from Bilinga
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My husband and I had an amazing experience with Kate and this course! From the very beginning, we could tell how passionate Kate is about what she does, and she delivered every topic brilliantly.
We started the course feeling quite overwhelmed and a little scared, but by the end, we felt so much more confident and prepared. Kate’s energy was absolutely perfect for this kind of course, and it’s clear how much she genuinely cares about helping people feel comfortable and supported.
We loved being part of the class and couldn’t recommend Kate and the course highly enough. Thank you, Kate, for making such an overwhelming experience feel so much more manageable! ❤️
Vanessa from Coombabah
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Highly recommend Kate’s hypnobirthing course! Kate is incredibly knowledgeable about birth and the Queensland hospital system, and provides practical advice, guidance, and empowerment to help you achieve the birth experience you want.
I learned some amazing techniques for managing labour pain, while my partner gained a much better understanding of pregnancy, labour, birth, and how to support me throughout the process.
What I loved most about the course is that it’s not just “woo woo” pain relief techniques. You receive comprehensive education about pregnancy, labour, birth, your options within the hospital system, and how to make informed decisions along the way. We both left feeling far more confident, informed, and prepared for birth.
I’d highly recommend this course to any couple preparing to welcome a baby.
Maddie from Upper Coomera
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Kate has such a genuine and calming presence. It’s rare to meet someone who is so clearly aligned with their purpose. Kate brings warmth, compassion, and authenticity to her work, and it shines through in every interaction. Her follow-up care was thoughtful and heartfelt, which really reinforced how much she cares about her clients wellbeing and progress. I’m so grateful for the support she has provided and would highly recommend her to anyone considering hypnotherapy.
Brooke from Ashmore
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Kate is great! The class is full of valuable information and the way Kate delivers it is brilliant! After the class I feel way more prepared for the big day, as a FTM I’ve felt a bit overwhelmed but now I feel like I know a lot more and that we are able to handle the different situations that birth can throw at us.
Daryl from Paradise Point
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I can highly, highly recommend the hypnobirthing course with Kate.
Before attending the course, my idea of birth was basically what you see in movies — screaming, panic, unbearable pain, and fear. I honestly thought that was just how birth was supposed to be.
One of the biggest shocks for me during the course was watching real hypnobirth videos of women giving birth calmly. I kept waiting for the screaming and panic to start… but it never came. I remember thinking, “How is this even possible?” It completely changed my understanding of birth.
One exercise that really stayed with me was when we were asked how we saw ourselves in the birth room while giving birth — what we looked like, how we behaved, what we were doing. At that point, I pictured myself terrified, screaming, and in extreme pain. By the end of the course, all of those fears were gone. I felt calm, educated, prepared, and genuinely excited to meet my baby.
What I loved most about the course was that nothing was pushed onto us. It was not about forcing a “natural birth” or making anyone feel guilty for medical intervention. Kate prepared us for all possibilities in such a supportive and empowering way. I never felt pressure or judgment — just confidence that whatever path birth took, I would be ready.
And honestly, despite the name, the course did not feel like hypnosis to me at all. If anything, it felt like everything except hypnosis. It was about understanding the body, the mind, and how deeply connected they are. I learned so much about how thoughts affect hormones, how hormones affect labour, and how interconnected the entire process is. I learned how breathing and positions can make a huge difference, how important support and environment are during birth, and how our fears and mindset can physically affect the experience.
One of the most important realizations for me was understanding that I wasn’t going to the hospital for the doctor to “deliver my baby” while I simply handed over all control. Before the course, I honestly felt like doctors knew everything and I knew nothing. After the course, I understood that I would know my body, my baby, and my needs best — and that the medical team was there to support and assist me. That shift in mindset was incredibly empowering. It made me realize how much say, control, and involvement I could and should have in my own birth experience.
By the end of the course, I had a clear understanding and a plan for birth — while also understanding that things may not go according to plan, and that would be okay too.
In my case, I ended up having a caesarean birth. But thanks to the course, I already understood that there are ways to make even a medical birth feel calm, connected, and beautiful. Just before we went into the caesarean, my doctor suggested that I help lift my baby out with my own hands. Because of what I had learned from Kate, this idea didn’t feel shocking or scary — I embraced it immediately. It became one of the most incredible and emotional moments of my life, and it truly helped me feel connected to the birth experience despite not delivering vaginally.
I had a wonderful birth experience, even though it ended differently to what I originally hoped for, and I truly believe this course played a huge role in that.
I’m incredibly grateful and can wholeheartedly recommend Kate’s hypnobirthing course to every expecting mother.
Maria from Benowa
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Kate’s hypnobirthing class was such a positive experience. I feel a lot more calm and informed. Highly recommend!
Armin (partner) from Merrimac
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I recently completed a 3 hour private session with Kate and left feeling so confident in her teachings. My circumstances drastically changed while pregnant and Kate was so flexible, kind and understanding. The private session meant we could tailor to my circumstances and this really helped me feel comfortable. I’ve loved working with Kate and wish I had all the money in the world to have her involved in my birth too!
Becca from Nerang
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We really enjoyed your Body Ready Birth Workshop, especially as it was really a hands-on, a lot of movement so I feel that I have a lot of practical things to actively engage in labour. My partner was also really impressed and his idea of our upcoming birth turned from ‘what do I do’ to ‘I suddenly have so much to do’, which he is really happy about : )
Johanna from Nerang
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Kate was incredible!! My partner and I learnt so much in this course, not only helped my mindset going into birth but also helped my partner understand his role and what he can do to help. Highly recommend! 🙂
Farryn from Stapylton
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We just had our baby boy this morning at 1am, hours before our first scheduled stretch and sweep…
The birth was fast and everything I wanted it to be and also the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
I can’t even imagine how I would have done that without the tools and knowledge from the course.
Can’t thank you enough.
Caitlin.
Caitlin from Ashmore
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Kate at Positively Hypnobirthing is incredible. Her passion for birth truly shines through in everything she does. She is so supportive, deeply knowledgeable, and presents information in a way that is both educational and incredibly empowering. I left feeling more confident, more connected to my body (and my husband), and empowered about my birth ahead. I’m so grateful for her guidance and all the tools we learnt. We would highly recommend this program to anyone preparing for birth.
Krystal from Currumbin Waters
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We feel so lucky to have found Kate as our Hypnobirthing educator. The way she explains everything with such clarity and positivity makes you genuinely believe “I can do this.” She is full of energy, and that energy naturally transfers into confidence and calmness as we prepare for birth.
We chose to do a half-group and half-private class with her, and it has been worth every dollar. The knowledge, support, and mindset we gained from Kate go far beyond what we expected. You meet some people in life who you instantly connect with and feel comfort around, she is one of those people for us.
Thank you so much, Kate, for helping us feel supported, empowered, and prepared for a calm birthing journey.
Ash from Broadbeach
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My husband and I couldn’t recommend Kate more highly if we tried! Her passion is infectious, we felt empowered and well educated it all aspects of birth.
We can actually say we’re excited to go through birth with all the tools we learnt from the course.
Thank you Kate!
Rhiannon from Beenleigh
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I was recommended this course by my best friend & I can not recommend more highly!
I am on a solo journey into parent hood with high anxiety levels even prior to heading down this path. I walked out even after 1 class feeling a less fearful, more confident & tools to know that you don’t need to be scared of the “labour process”.
Kate went above & beyond & was super supportive even outside the class times scheduled.
Jess from Carrara
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What surprised me most was how much I didn’t know until I started learning from Kate, my partner felt the same. She helped me understand my options, my body and my choices in a way that made me feel in control, not overwhelmed. I never expected to feel excited about giving birth, but that’s exactly where I ended up.
I highly recommend reaching out to Kate if you’re feeling anxious, uncertain, or simply want to feel more confident heading into birth. She has completely changed how I view my own strength, and I’m so grateful for everything she’s helped us achieve.
Monica from Coombabah
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We couldn’t have had a better experience with Kate! so knowledgeable and so passionate about what she does. She has given myself & my partner way more confidence going into our first birth.
Would highly recommend!
Mikayla from Hazelbrook NSW
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What can I say?! Kate has helped me work through my fears and replace them with calm and excitement for my birthing journey. My husband and I felt so at ease the minute we walked into the environment, and there wasn’t a moment where we felt we couldn’t ask questions or insert our own thoughts and feelings into the discussion/class. I would highly recommend reaching out to Kate for a class if you feel any anxiety around birth. Take it from someone who was so sure on elective caesarean, to now, wanting to go completely natural, Positively Hypnobirthing will change your life and your perception on your own strength!
I have so much confidence, and I owe that to Kate.
Hannah from Pimpama
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Kate was INCREDIBLY HELPFUL for our birthing experience. We felt so well-equipped and informed leading up to the birth and felt so confident and at ease with the labouring process. I would highly recommend anyone who is approaching birth to invest in learning from Kate!
Hannah from Southport
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My partner and I recently completed the Positive Birth Program with Kate and I can’t recommend the course highly enough! Kate created a supportive, encouraging, and safe space for us to learn, ask questions, and prepare for our birth journey.
I went in feeling terrified about birthing and now I feel excited and looking forward to it! My partner also feels a lot more prepared.
The resources Kate provides are practical and easy to use, and they’ve helped us feel much more confident and calm heading into this next chapter. Kate explains everything in such a clear and reassuring way, and it’s obvious how much she cares about the families she works with. She has a lot of energy and enthusiasm and it rubs off!
We both finished the course feeling empowered and excited, instead of nervous, and that shift has been so valuable. It’s moved us away from fear and closer to trust in my body and baby to get out as smoothly and safely as possible. Thank you, Kate for all your kindness, wisdom, and support — we’re so grateful!
Eva from Southport
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Attending Kate’s hypnobirthing classes with Positively Hypnobirthing was one of the best things my partner and I could have done. I honestly think, “How could we have go into this without such in-depth knowledge?” We now feel so much more confident and aware that while there’s no such thing as a “perfect birth,” you can absolutely prepare and plan for the best possible outcome for you.
Kate has an amazing energy and teaches in such an easy-to-understand way. I loved her delivery. The added touch of morning and afternoon tea made the experience even more special. Could not recommend her more highly!
Joolz from Carrara
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My wife and I learnt so much from this course, and it has really helped with the lead up to our upcoming birth. Kate was very knowledgeable and supportive through the training and afterwards. Definitely recommend this course!
Sam (partner) from Tamborine
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We thoroughly enjoyed the training. My partner was worried about my idea of going natural, however after the training he felt calm, prepared and educated. We learnt skills and knowledge for birth itself and preparation. After the training we feel more confident with what we want and feel supported by Kate even after the training. If you’re at all curious id highly recommend doing this course to learn birth skills that can be easily adapted into life.
Chloe
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Had such an amazing experience with Kate. I feel so much more confident going into the birth of our baby and feel the bond between my partner and I way stronger and like we’re on the same page.
Kate is such an amazing trainer and so easy to get along with. She makes everything so easy to understand for those empaths and extremely analytical personalities.
Emily from Labrador
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Highly recommend Kate and the Hypnobirthing Program – both myself and hubby learnt a lot and we feel calm and confident getting closer to birthing our baby. Kate is friendly, relatable, and made us feel comfortable from her first email. Thanks Kate, we appreciate you : )
Delphine from Tamborine
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“My partner and I have really really enjoyed the sessions with Kate! The group class was very informative and interactive, we felt well understood and supported throughout the class. We do feel more equipped, confident and calm having done the course. What stood out to me is Kate’s personalised approach to each couple’s unique situations and needs. Whatever kind of birth you are planning for, you can rest assured that Kate will have the best support for you :)”
Eleni from Southport
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Beautiful Kate,
Thank you so much for your incredible knowledge and unwavering passion in supporting us through not only baby no2 7 years ago journey but now baby no3 journey into our arms.
Your guidance has been invaluable, especially in preparing for pre-labour and navigating the intricacies of labour. Thanks to you, not only did I but husband also felt so confident and equipped to ensure a quick and safe arrival of our little one.
After doing your hypnobirthing course 7 years ago and unfortunately having bub turn posteria and 17hr long labour he still arrived safely and was my calm easy baby until baby no3 who is even more settled and chilled.
A big thank you for our catch ups and coming to our house and offering a refresher course and teaching me to get Bub into the correct position and navigate my way through the different phases of labour and was able to put all the knowledge into practice as resignated more from previous experience and baby no3 arrived safely in short 3 hours of labour and can’t thank you enough your wealth of knowledge and passion and encouragement.
We appreciate everything you’ve done for us and are forever grateful.
Jo from Mermaid Waters
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“We are so glad we decided to take this hypnobirthing course with Kate! It’s given us a whole new perspective on birth and has helped us feel much more confident and prepared for the journey ahead.
The course has been incredibly informative, and we’ve learned so much about the natural process of labour and how my body is designed to birth a baby. I’m particularly excited about the breathing techniques and relaxation methods, which I’m already starting to practice. I feel like they’re going to be invaluable tools for managing any anxiety or discomfort I might experience during labour.
I’m still a few weeks away from my due date, but I’m already feeling the benefits of the course. I’m sleeping better, feeling more relaxed, and we are excited to put all the techniques we’ve learned into practice when the time comes. We are confident that hypnobirthing will help us have a positive and empowering birth experience. Kate we cannot recommend you enough! Thank you so much for this game-change course.”
Camila from Coomera
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“My partner and I recently completed the refresher Hypnobirthing course with Kate, to help prepare us for our second birth.
Kate has a wealth of knowledge and a clear passion for supporting families to achieve a positive labour and birth experience.
The information and resources provided have allowed us to feel more confident and empowered going into our second birth.
We highly recommend completing the course with Kate, through her business Positively Hypnobirthing.
Thank you Kate, we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to complete this course with you ❤️”
Ally from Burleigh Waters
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“For the birth of our third child we decided that we wanted to be more confident and knowledgeable about the whole birth process.
I am so happy we decided to go with Kate. Her course was empowering and gave us so much knowledge and confidence leading up to the birth. She tailored the course to our specific needs and requests. We both learnt some great skills. I wish we had done the course before our first baby.
Unfortunately I went into preterm labour due to some complications. I was able to use the skills she taught us throughout the birth and made the best of what was an extremely stressful situation.
I would recommend her course to anyone and do speak highly if it to anyone pregnant.”
Jakie from Pacific Pines
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“Kate is absolutely outstanding. I thought going into the course that I knew everything I needed, but Kate taught my partner and I so much! Each couple has there own expectations for birth, location, what they want to achieve, and Kate was amazing at making sure everything was covered and everyone felt included.
The snacks included were amazing – and Kate is so attentive with every question.
The program itself is amazing – knowledge, resources, stories, videos, music, positions, acupressure, and hypno-music – all come in handy and are incredibly helpful. We feel super informed if anything were to escalate and I feel more ready than ever to go into this birth.”
Harlowe from Coomera
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“Kate’s passion for birth and wellbeing is beyond inspirational. My partner and I left the course with a deeper understanding of birth – what to expect, what we wanted in our birth and understanding our choices. If you are expecting a baby I can 100% recommend this course. It is worth your time and money. I feel empowered and less fearful of birthing thanks to Kate’s course. Thank you Kate : )”
Lucy from Russell Island
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“My partner and I are so grateful we chose to do our Hypnobirthing course with Kate. She is so caring and knowledgeable and presented us with so much education and tools to take into birth and the lead up to birth. We learnt so much and left feeling empowered and excited about birth. I would encourage anyone who is pregnant to take this course! You will be so glad you did :)”
Aysha from Burleigh Waters
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“It is obvious how much passion Kate puts into this course, she is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and engaging, we came out of the course with a new way of thinking and a solid plan that we have continued to use even outside of the scope of pregnancy and childbirth. I would gladly recommend that everyone take this course.”
Krystal from Shailer Park
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“We can not recommend Kate Eakin from Hypnobirthing Australia™ Positive Birth Program enough!!!
We are both feeling fully and safely informed and completely able to embrace our birthing journey no matter what turns it takes!!
If you are currently pregnant and feeling even slightly unsure our how best to do any part of any style of birthing, this course is absolutely for you!”
Sharna from Burleigh Heads
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“Kate was a great teacher who is easy to feel connected with. She is warm and personable, and the content she taught was practical and realistic. Kate made herself super flexible to our schedule, even travelling to our house for a private home session and changing dates to accommodate us last minute! As second round birthers, we found lots of value in Kate’s class as she was able to tailor it to our needs/requests even as a couple who have experienced birth before. Thank you, Kate!”
Jane from Bilambil Heights
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“I was surprised by how little I knew about pregnancy and childbirth until I started Kate’s hypnobirthing course. Kate was an incredible advocate, explaining everything with clarity and compassion, making me feel safe and empowered. She instilled in me the confidence to take ownership of my birth decisions. Thanks to Kate, I felt thoroughly prepared and unafraid of giving birth. Although my journey wasn’t without its challenges, it wasn’t traumatic, and I was informed every step of the way. Kate’s support was unwavering – she made time for phone calls and checked in on me after the birth to hear my story and ensure I was doing well. I’m very grateful for her guidance and care.”
Monika from Southport
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“Kate was an excellent instructor, engaging and supportive. Delivered a very high quality course. We both learnt so much and now feel a lot more informed and empowered for the birth of our first child. Highly recommend this course for any expecting parents.”
Nicole from Arundel
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“Highly recommend this birth course! Kate is so passionate, welcoming, knowledgeable and supportive. We left this course feeling empowered and at such ease knowing so much more about the whole birth process and also that we will have ongoing support leading up to birth and there after. Kate provides so many great resources both in this course and out. Thank you for everything and we cant wait to update you with our birth story and to meet our baby girl.”
Jess from Ashmore
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“This course was fantastic! It prepared us in so many ways for our home birth. Some info we knew [3rd birth] but so much we didn’t. We had so much confidence in ourselves after the second day that our birth went so easy. Thoroughly recommend this course to everyone regardless of hospital or home birth.”
Nemia from Cedar Vale
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“My partner and I found this class extremely informative and helpful. We can now visualize what a birth can look like from start to finish and feel we are well equipped with tools to get us through. Bonus points for super yummy and healthy morning and afternoon tea! Thanks Kate”
Elizabeth from Benowa
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“Highly recommend this course to anyone who is expecting, especially if you want to learn the tools and skills to be in control of your inner voice during pregnancy, labour and birth! Kate is nothing short of exceptional – both my partner and I were given the perfect balance of information and practical skills to understand our birth preferences and activate them to the best of our ability when our little one came along ✌️”
N. Anwar
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“Kate’s class is amazing. I went into my pregnancy with little knowledge about what to expect during delivery. After Kate’s course, I felt empowered, confident and excited! I had a high risk pregnancy and even though my birthing experience wasn’t as I had planned (emergency C section), I had a positive experience and that’s thanks to the knowledge I’d gained as well as the support from Kate, which extended beyond just the course days. Highly recommend! Thanks Kate.”
Carryn from Burleigh Waters
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“Kate created such a safe and happy space to learn about birthing and how to ensure we had the most positive birthing experience. After doing this course with Kate as a first time mum I laboured at home with my husband’s support for 9 hours and we went to the hospital and delivered within 2 hours. We got the empowered, safe, peaceful birth we wanted. Thank you for teaching us all the techniques to enable us to do this. We are truly grateful to have had such great education and support by you. Xx”
Shakira from Parkwood
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“This course was exactly what we needed in the lead up to birth. Both my husband and I got so much out of it and left feeling confident about labour.
Kate’s communication was incredible and her thoughtfulness in the set up of the space (and snacks) made it such an enjoyable and comfortable experience.
She presented the content in a really down to earth, evidence-based way and we were empowered with knowledge and practical tools for both the lead up and during labour. We feel so much more prepared knowing about the options and choices we can make.
We would HIGHLY recommend this program to anyone on the Gold Coast looking to have a positive, natural birth!”
Emma from Pimpama
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“Me and my wife went from scared to excited for birth. It’s a no brainer.”
Jake from Coombabah
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“I would recommend Kate and the hypnobirthing course to anyone who is pregnant, and to anyone who is supporting someone through childbirth. Not only is Kate warm and friendly, she was super informative and insightful into the world of pregnancy. I won’t reveal everything we went through in the course but what I found most helpful was going through the choices we will have to make and I left feeling completely empowered. Kate couldn’t be more helpful after the course, with a genuine care to check in and see how you’re tracking and offering to stay in contact for any further questions or additional support. I wouldn’t be as confident going into labour without her so 100/10… couldn’t recommend this lovely lady more!”
Beth from Camp Hill
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“Thanks to Hypnobirthing the entire process became really positive. It was beautiful labour and my support team just made it so special. We are really grateful for safe delivery of our healthy baby girl.
Thank you for your support through your emails and the Hypnobirthing course.”
Aga from Southport
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“We used the tools that you taught us and it helped me have a natural birth. Dustyn was an amazing birth partner and that was all thanks to you and hypnobirthing. Thank you soo much for everything.”
Taryn from Helensvale
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“Having thought of childbirth as a fear, I was educating myself a lot through books and YouTube.. but Kate’s class was by far the best education about childbirth. I loved the way she is and her teaching style. Both husband and I left each class feeling so positive and loved the bonding and connecting as a team.
I cannot wait to come back with our birth story and so excited to trust my body.”
Jess from Pimpama
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“Me and my partner feel so much more prepared for the birth of our first baby after attending Kate’s group classes. Kate went above to provide so much information in an engaging and informative way and makes you feel open to ask questions within and after the sessions.”
Brooke from Upper Coomera
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“Hey Kate! Amongst all the excitement & sleepless nights, I am yet to write you an email on our birth. Our little man, Arty Joseph arrived Wednesday at 12:58am. Birth couldn’t have gone any better. We are very very happy with everything. He is absolutely perfect. We are so smitten with him. Thank you soo much. We are so glad we were able to see you. It gave us both soo much more confidence when it came to the birth. I definitely want to write about it so I will send our birth story through to you when I do. Thanks so much xx”
Maddi from Beaudesert
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“Would highly recommend this course to any first time parents or parents who are seeking a different approach to birthing. We have gained so much knowledge from Kate and feel so much more comfortable and confident about going into our birthing journey.”
Kiara from Bahrs Scrub
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“Thank you so much for all your wisdom and guidance at our hypnobirthing classes, you really made us feel ready and prepared to handle the birth and at the end of the day, it was nowhere near as bad as I think I was expecting and I’m already one of those people that’s ready to do it all again!”
Kyla & Blake
Kyla from Cornubia
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“Thank you for helping us to become the best possible parent who makes informed decisions at the time. Your hypnobirthing class was not only for birthing but also preparing for the parenthood. The tools that we learnt are definitely transferable. We highly recommend Kate!”
Chika from Pimpama
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“Kate was genuinely made for this role! Her knowledge combined with her incredible energy allows future parents to feel their utmost confident leading up to the birth.
Both my husband and I learnt a wealth of knowledge without feeling overwhelmed at any point. We had experienced 2 x group classes (quality food, little gifts & take-home material included) + a complimentary consultation at 38 weeks. The consultation is a great refresher of all the content, adding that boost of confidence prior to the birth.
Thanks a million Kate for being 6-stars all-round!”
Natasha from Arundel
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“Choosing to do the course with Positively Hypnobirthing was one of the best choices I made for my pregnancy and birth. Kate gave us so many amazing tools to prepare ourselves as first time parents for labour and birth. Empowering me to make my own decisions and make a birth plan that was right for me and feel positive and confident it would go to plan. I would and do highly recommend to all my friends to do this course especially if they fear birth.”
Natalie from Pacific Pines
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“We completed the hypnobirthing Australia course with Kate in March and had the most wonderful experience. We came away from the course so much better informed and feeling empowered around our decision making for our birth. I would highly recommend Kate and the course to any couple looking to further learn useful skills and techniques in a supportive and nurturing environment!”
Jannaya from Gaven
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“Kate is a really warm and beautiful person. The course was presented by her in a very passionate and engaging manner. It was quite valuable in a way of getting my husband on board and ensuring he knows how to support me in labour. Plus, a fun bonding activity for both of us.
Also, I felt like the techniques we learnt allowed me to feel calmer and focus on something productive and positive leading up to the birth. I may have only used a few of them in labour, but it definitely has empowered and enabled me to have a natural birth.
Additionally, Kate is very caring and has even reached out after the birth to have a follow up chat.
Thank you so much for your support Kate! Wishing you all the best xx”
Mila from Hope Island
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“Kate is enthusiastic, knowledgable and covers a heck of a lot more than I ever got from the hospital system. She demos literally everything possible, and you get time to practise during the classes which is invaluable before birth when this is all new! Jacob and I feel confident in our upcoming new adventure now with an arsenal of tools and tips to get us through it.”
Stephanie from Yarrabilba
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“Part of Kate’s services is she offers an hour video call when you are closer to your due date. I found this included service to be invaluable. It helped me release anxieties that had been creeping up on me for the past few weeks, and I feel much more calm and prepared now for the birth of my baby girl. I loved the course and cannot rate Kate enough. She really goes above and beyond the course requirements”
Jess from Pacific Pines
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“The course was amazing! You were fantastic, Kate. So knowledgeable, positive and passionate – you were born for the job!
Even Anthony enjoyed it, a lot!
Laura goes on to say the following about Kate the Hypnobirthing Australia™ course… “And of course, Kate and the program! Her warm demeanour, passion and enthusiasm for educating mothers and fathers on all things labour is one of a kind. It is so much more than just breathing your way through, the science and history behind it all is so incredibly interesting and makes perfect sense. The 3 of us can’t thank you enough, and will be doing a refresher next time round.”
Laura from Benowa
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“I’m so happy with my hypnobirthing classes and advice from Kate! She has gone above and beyond with the help she has provided myself and my husband, answering all our questions and concerns and putting us more at ease about the birth of our first bub. Before the course I was fearful of birth and my idea of birth I thought was painful and dreadful, but after my hypnobirthing classes with Kate I felt so reassured and confident that I could do it and that I had the tools to go into birth to achieve the best results. Kate is such an easy person to talk to and was so lovely and never judgmental. I highly recommend her hypnobirthing classes!!!”
Megan from Beenleigh
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“I highly recommend this Hypnobirthing Course. It’s a complete game changer! Kate is an amazing instructor full of energy, enthusiasm and passion for birth education. She empowers both the mother and support person/partner to have the knowledge to make informed decisions. She provides a safe space for learning, sharing her own birth experiences and answers any questions you may have along the way. It’s not about having the perfect birth, it’s about being aware of what could happen and having the tools to help you through. From the moment we stepped into the hospital I knew my options, understood what was being offered to me in terms of care, treatment and drugs, and I felt in control of my birth. I had strategies and tools to help me feel calm and relaxed, I felt confident to ask questions and to say no if something didn’t suit me. Not only did I find this course amazing, but my husband did too. He went into it with very limited knowledge about what would happen and what his role would be on the day I gave birth. He was able to use the strategies and tools to help me feel comfortable in labour and was a big part of his sons birth. We honestly can’t thank Kate enough. After doing the hospital ‘course’ we would have left feeling overwhelmed and confused if we hadn’t already done this course. If you are thinking about doing this course, stop thinking and do it! Knowledge is key!”
Emily from Helensvale
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“I will and do recommend Kate and her Positively Hypnobirthing course to as many people as I can. My partner and myself were referred to Kate by our midwife, saying that she was the best and our midwife was not wrong. Kate is truly an amazing, very caring person who is passionate about Hypnobirthing, and the evidence-based information she provides during the course is invaluable. The Positively Hypnobirthing course is extremely helpful and made both my partner and me feel comfortable, confident, and prepared for the journey to birthing our Hypnobub.”
Nyree from Coomera
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“We absolutely recommend the Positively Hypnobirthing course with Kate, whether you are first time parents or parents with children. Kate goes above and beyond to share valuable, evidence-based insight into positive birth, using real-life examples, personal experiences, while also keeping it fun and engaging. From joining the course with fear and lack of knowledge about birth, we both left each session feeling empowered, educated, and excited for the birth of our son.
Thank you so much Kate, for providing such an informative course. We feel supported, heard, and empowered. I will always be so grateful that we were able to find a course in which our values incredibly align. I will continue to share this with everyone we can, because attending your course enabled us to rid the fear, look at the facts, gain knowledge and prepare ourselves for our pregnancy and birthing day with confidence and ease. I wish that for everyone. Looking forward to catching up with you at our 38 week catch up – Tiaan and I just spoke about how we miss you on Thursdays!”
Jess from New Zealand
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“My partner and I truly feel we would have been lost without attending Kate’s course. Having GP shared care as our care model – little to no birth preparation was provided. There were several times I felt overwhelmed by the lack of support from my care providers and it’s not surprising many women have negative birth experiences due to this lack of preparation. Kate’s course (and her enthusiasm for Hypnobirthing) was the best thing we invested in for our pregnancy/babies arrival. We feel confident and prepared going into our birthing experience armed with the knowledge and many tools Hypnobirthing provides. We feel we can make educated decisions for a positive birth outcome rather than be bystanders in our experience. Thank you Kate :)”
Eve from Lower Beechmont
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“I just wanted to say a massive thank you for taking my partner and I through the Hypnobirthing program and for the passion and enthusiasm you bring to the days. It really makes a massive impact!
For me to say I’m “excited” for labour and the birth experience is something I never thought I would be able to say, especially before Hypnobirthing! Having the tools, knowledge and feeling prepared is so important to me and I definitely feel empowered with so much knowledge. So thank you so much.
It’s also amazing to see the change in my partner’s attitude. Before he couldn’t even talk about labour or giving birth, let alone watch a birth video without becoming physically uncomfortable. Massive turn around!
Thanks, Kate.”
Lara from Tamborine Mountain
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“Kate was amazing and very enthusiastic & informative in our private classes! We both learnt so much and are feeling much more calm and ready for a positive birth! I would highly recommend Kate and we loved the private classes in our own home. Thank you Kate. Kristiina & Lachy”
Kristiina from Mermaid Beach
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“Kate was amazing! She has so much wisdom and positive energy that we always left feeling inspired, empowered and very excited about our journey ahead :)”
Kate from Worongary
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“My partner and I did the two day course over two Sundays with Kate from Hypnobirthing Australia and we both found it very worthwhile. Kate was an incredible coach, with great energy and enthusiasm for what she does which made it truly a great experience. We felt more empowered, more trusting of my body’s capability to do what we were setting out to achieve (a natural birth) and we came away with great tools to use and also I found it a really nice bonding experience to share with my partner as well… as it was all about us as a team to get through our birth experience! And boy were we a team and we are so proud of what we achieved in bringing our baby girl into the world! We would highly recommend Kate!
Thank you Kate – Ronnie & Gary xx”
Ronnie from Burleigh Waters
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“This course was absolutely fabulous. Kate’s energy and enthusiasm was so encouraging. The time and care Kate dedicates to everyone who takes the course is above and beyond. Leading up to our birthing day we used all the tools we learnt and were very prepared and knew what we wanted from our birthing day. Because of the Positively Hypnobirthing course and Kate’s guidance Sash was able to fully support and advocate for me and we had a wonderful birthing experience.”
Amy-Ann from Helensvale
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“This course was so amazing and informative for us. Knowledge is power and we both feel very much empowered moving forward closer and closer to the birth of our baby. No matter what that may look like for us, there is no anxiety or stress that we hold as now have all the tools to set us up for a safe, happy, positive birth experience.
The support Kate has given and continues to give us has beyond exceeded my expectations of this course.”
Hayley from Eagleby
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“When looking for the right hypnobirthing class for me, I saw lots of great reviews for Kate at Positively Hypnobirthing. And after attending her 2 day course I can see why people rave about her! After my partner and I left the final class, we felt truely empowered and full of great knowledge to have our ideal birth. Kate also offers great support after the class too. Great energy and passion from Kate made the class very fun and enjoyable. Highly, highly recommend. (The snacks she makes are so yummy too!)”
Chanae from Ormeau
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“WOW! I wish I could give more stars. This course exceeded anything that I could have imagined or wished for. Kate, thanks again for being such a positive birth support cheerleader – you have gotten us educated, inspired and feeling empowered about the day, rather than it being taken over by those “who know better”.
This course has helped provide me and my partner with practical tools for labour plus bond with the baby now. He feels more involved in the pregnancy/ understand his role in the birth suite. For me, it has lessened my anxiety, given me a sense of control over the preparation and shown me that I can do this!
My partner thought you were funny, approachable and knowledgeable too. You provided lots of evidence based facts. It’s a nice feeling to be on the same page with what we’d like as a birth team. All thanks to you!
It’s clear to see that you put your heart and soul into this course. You’re so passionate and dedicated to new parents to be. Thank you for being such an incredible support worker and changing one birth at a time… I am super grateful to be in a position to be able to access this knowledge through you ❤️
10/10 would complete the course AGAIN! xo”
Kara from Nerang
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“Becoming a mother at the age of 40, I found the advice I was receiving from the GP and Obstetrician seemed designed to make me question my body’s capability of doing something women have been doing for thousands of years. It just didn’t sit right so I started asking around for other information from new mums I met everywhere. That’s where I heard about Hypnobirthing. The friends that had done a course raved about it.
I was referred to Kate and checked out her Instagram. I had a few questions about the course and sent through a direct message. It was so refreshing to receive a helpful friendly reply very swiftly that answered all my questions. So after chatting with my partner, we signed up.
Kate is an engaging facilitator who clearly loves her work. She holds no judgement and makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Sharing her own birth experiences and constantly bringing a peaceful and supportive energy into the course. Her depth of knowledge is fantastic and she welcomed all of our questions.
The techniques we have learned have given me confidence in the process of giving birth and my body’s ability to do this. Kate’s course also empowers men to be strong and supportive partners in the birthing process. I highly recommend this course even if you are already a parent, but didn’t have the birth experience you wanted or expected the first time round.”
Gina from Gaven
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“My husband and I are so glad to have chosen Kate and her business. The course material is really informative and realistic, with our previous pregnancy we did the hospital’s antenatal class, and this will prepare you 1000% more and give you way more insight into birth and interventions. I had spent 3 years researching for my upcoming VBAC and I still learnt so much. The techniques we learnt are so useful in pregnancy and day to day life as well.
I overheard my husband recently telling friends at a bbq about how much he learnt from it, how important it is for him to be informed about how he can support me. Then I heard him go on a tangent about how birth has changed over the years and how birthing on your back isn’t necessarily the best position, “guess dates” and I felt so proud. The course has really made him feel empowered and excited.
Course content aside Kate is really personable and friendly and we really looked forward to seeing her each week. We cannot speak more highly of our experience.”
Marissa from Upper Coomera
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“Top of the range, 5 star birthing class. I have had major anxieties about my pregnancy (and soon to come first time birth) so far. However, after attending this class, I now have a totally different mindset. I now know how to calm myself and focus on a calm and gentle birth that will hopefully be stress free. I am prepared and educated on what is to come. My partner feels involved, informed and empowered to help me to birth our baby together. Kate is super organised, stays in regular contact via text and email, appears genuine and hands on with her clients, makes them feel so welcome at workshops and really looks after everyone. The course included a huge package of take home resources, including work sheets, information sheets, articles, soundtracks and meditation/hypnosis tracks (on top of all of the education and material presented in class). Also received a goody bag of freebies on arrival and an unexpected and thoughtful morning tea and afternoon tea on both workshop days. I highly recommend this workshop with Kate to anyone even considering birthing classes, or to those who may be experiencing any birth related anxiety. Well worth every cent. 10/10 ✨”
Nicola from Molendinar
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“Kate is absolutely AMAZING! We first met Kate when we had our daughter back in 2019. With her tools and course we felt so empowered to have the birth we dreamed of. In our labour there was a difficult situation and questions that arrived for us to meet. With the self awareness and understanding of what I wanted because of this course my partner asked for more time before moving into the next stage of action. He asked for 45 more minutes for our daughter to come naturally and if not, we could take the next stage knowing we had tried. 20 minutes later she was in my arms. The confidence my partner got from this course and fully understanding how to be my support person and the process of birth itself was next level. We are having a home birth with our son in August this year. We just finished a refresher one-on-one course with Kate to go over all of our “birth tools” in preparation for this birth. Kate’s ability to calm my brain and give me the self confidence for both pregnancies is absolutely next level. We wouldn’t have been able to have 1 dream birth and another to come, without taking the time to do Kate’s course. Thanks again beautiful, we can’t wait to share our next birth story with you x”
Kristy from Oxenford
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“I truly cannot recommend Positively Hypnobirthing highly enough. My partner and I originally booked in to some group sessions but due to some other commitments that came up we were unable to attend. Kate was so accommodating and patient with us in finding a suitable time for us to complete the course privately.
Kate’s wealth of knowledge and ability to teach in an engaging way really meant a lot to us. We looked forward to our weekly sessions and upon completing the course we now feel empowered and even excited about our birthing day! All our questions were answered, and not only do we have a great knowledge of what to expect when the time comes, we also feel confident about how to advocate for ourselves for whatever may happen. My partner has especially benefited from the course as he now feels much more involved and ready to help me when the big day arrives, which has been invaluable to me. Thanks again Kate!!”
Candi from Pacific Pines
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“Kate was an amazing facilitator of the Hypnobirthing course. The little attentions to detail were so lovely, like greeting couples individually, atmospheric room with diffuser and dim lights, morning tea snacks, and great communication before and after the course. The content really sets you up for being knowledgeable about your body’s natural ability to birth, managing any possible home, hospital or surgical scenario or intervention for birth, including your rights and consent etc. Kate provided so many tools to make labour and birth so calm, natural and relaxing, and guided us through multiple medications, exercises on the birth ball, pressure points and massage. We were able to take part in one day in the studio with a group and the second day a few weekends later in the comfort and privacy of our home. I would definitely recommend Kate to anyone looking for a positive birth experience.”
Mikaela from Nerang
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“I would absolutely recommend Kate’s course from Positively Hypnobirthing! I had done a lot of my own research about birth so knew some things already, but Kate’s two day course was worth every cent. It gave my Husband the knowledge and tools he needed to support me in birth and allowed me to make decisions in labour that I otherwise wouldn’t have been informed about.
Being a first time Mum everyone would always ask me if I was scared about labour or about giving birth and after doing the hypnobirthing course I would reply no. I would say that I felt ready, excited and was looking forward to meeting our baby boy.
My labour was not straight forward or easy but with everything we learnt I was able to say I still had a positive birth! I think everyone should do a hypnobirthing course before giving birth and I will be recommending Kate to all my friends and family.”
Mel from Coomera
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“My husband and I had been referred to Kate by friends and are so glad to have completed our Hypnobirthing course with her. Kate was knowledgeable, friendly, approachable and we loved having her in our home for private sessions. We went into each session excited and afterwards felt even more excited and relieved that we have Kate. Each session was packed with information, Kate thoroughly explained everything and answered all our questions but it never felt too much and we enjoyed every second of learning. The difference and confidence in my husband at the end was incredible and I’m so much more confident knowing how relaxed and calm he is to support me through birth. We can’t thank Kate enough for how empowered and excited yet relaxed and calm, we now feel. Thank you!”
Kirstie from Pimpama
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“My Wife and I attended this Hypnobirthing course after coming across it through a simple internet search. Neither of us had any idea of what to expect, but after Day 1, we were both extremely pleased at how much we were able to take away.
Kate has provided us with both knowledge, and the necessary tools to take any fear out of labour. My Wife now feels fully prepared and empowered for the journey ahead. We would recommend this course to anyone reading this, as we feel what we have learnt is invaluable.
Towards the end of pregnancy, Kate invited us to a private follow-up / refresher appointment with her, which allowed us to go over and reaffirm everything we had learnt, and brush up on any areas we were not overly confident in. We would highly recommend both Kate, and Positively Hypnobirthing to anybody who asked, and will certainly pass this on to any friends and family.”
Charles (partner) from Upper Coomera
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“What an excellent experience. It really was so informative, with lots of excellent techniques, tools and Kate was such a great facilitator. The sessions were packed with information, useful tools and prompts and we feel a lot more confident in the entire process. As my partner said, this should be covered by the health care system and offered to every parent to be as there is so much to learn and there are techniques that can be applied to later life too. A highly highly recommended course. Thank you Kate once again.”
Lina from Tallai
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“Kate exceeded our expectations and was fun and friendly. I can’t imagine a person better to teach what she teaches. We got so much out of the content and couldn’t wait to return to the 2nd day’s class. My husband and I are excited and empowered to approach my VBAC and we feel so supported by hypnobirthing techniques. I recommend her to anyone looking into hypnobirthing”
Katie from Pimpama
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“The hypnobirthing course with Kate was amazing! My husband and I feel so much more positive and equipped with tools to assist us during the birthing process. Kate has such a lovely nature, and made us feel so comfortable and welcomed. I highly recommend this course with Kate – you will be sure to walk away feeling so much more confident, at ease and ready for the birthing process. Thanks so much, Kate.”
Sammy from Upper Coomera
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“This course provides you with the tools to guide you through your journey in becoming parents. After my fiancé and I took Kate’s Hypnobirthing class, we felt empowered, more knowledgeable and capable of making informed decisions around the birth of our child. We would 100% recommend the course to any expectant parents, thanks again Kate for a life changing advice.”
Dianne from Helensvale
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“This course was amazing! It was so informative, and really took any fear I had of giving birth away, replacing it with confidence and excitement. I feel like my husband and I are ready to birth my baby as a team! Kate was a great teacher, she’s funny, and her teaching style kept everyone in the class engaged and interested. I would recommend this course to everyone who’s about to have a baby. It really went above and beyond my expectations!”
Laura from Daisy Hill
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“I can’t recommend Kate and Positively Hypnobirthing enough! A friend completed the course and couldn’t speak highly enough of the whole experience – and now I understand why. Kate’s wonderful teaching, her ability to keep you and your partner (along with a bunch of other couples) interested and engaged for two full days and the course itself has been outstanding. If, like many of us, you feel a little anxious, overwhelmed or uneducated about birth I cannot stress enough how much you should do this hypnobirthing course with Kate! You will leave feeling utterly empowered, excited and prepared for whatever path your birthing experience may take, with Kate providing ongoing support to you if needed and a check in when you’re nearing the time when baby may come. She also provides the best snacks…. a little added bonus to a fantastic two days!”
Lauren from Mermaid Waters
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“Kate’s Hypnobirthing course was absolutely amazing! My husband and I feel so empowered and confident after everything we learned from her. Thank you so much Kate!!!”
Lia from Varsity Lakes
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“Becoming pregnant for the second time, I was absolutely terrified about having to go through giving birth again. I needed something to take the fear out of it and put my mind at ease and that’s when I came across Hypnobirthing and I am SO glad that I did. My husband and I were lucky enough to have Kate all to ourselves during our two day course which was extremely beneficial for my husband (who wasn’t so open minded about the idea of hypnobirthing). After our course, he didn’t have anything bad to say and I think it’s safe to say he learnt just as much as I did. Kate puts you totally at ease, she is so understanding and easy to talk to and really does give you all the tools to feel confident about giving birth. Kate teaches you things that even after having already given birth, you still didn’t know and it’s such an eye opening and informative course.
I have been telling anyone who’s pregnant about this course and I would HIGHLY recommend seeing Kate!”
Rianna from Woongoolba
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“We would highly recommend Kate and her positive birth program. My Husband and I attended the two day group class and also had an extra session at her house and we both got so much out of it. We didn’t have a lot of knowledge about birth before the class and were nervous not knowing what to expect. Kate gave us the tools and knowledge that we needed and we now can’t wait for our baby to arrive. It was really great to learn from someone who is so passionate about birth and truly cares.
Kind regards, Jacinta and Jason”
Jacinta from Parkwood
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“My partner and I went into Kate’s classes with open minds and not entirely sure what to expect. We came out with so much knowledge and confidence, ready to welcome our first baby into the world! We both gained so much from the classes and Kate is great with answering all of our questions and so supportive of all individual situations. My partner now feels like he will really be part of the birth experience and we are both really looking forward to our little girl’s birth day. We will both definitely be recommending hypnobirthing to our friends and family! Thank you Kate!!”
Claire from Bethania
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“Thank you Kate!! My hubby was a bit unsure as to exactly what I was dragging him to, but he was so glad we came.
Hubby’s words – “As a partner I felt a little bit useless, I felt as though my wife was doing all the work growing our baby and I thought all I could do was sit on the sideline and cheer her on. BOY was I wrong, I was equipped with so many tools and responsibilities and I now feel like I’m an integral part of the journey.”
You just don’t know what you don’t know. We both were so unaware of a lot of the info that was provided by Kate and after 2 sessions we both felt completely in control and knew what decisions were to be made and I think the biggest thing for me personally was realising how much control we have over our birth.
I highly recommend attending the sessions, you will seriously be blown away at how much support you can offer your partner throughout the journey.”
Eliza from Parkwood
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“I absolutely loved Kate’s classes, very empowering! As first time parents we have gained so much knowledge and confidence and can not wait to welcome our little one into this world.
Kate’s course will provide you with all the tools and support you need to make informed decisions based on your own unique circumstances and empower you to take back control of your birthing journey.”
Hannah from Upper Coomera
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“Kate came recommended from a midwife friend who has birthed multiple mums and said they always had calm empowered births. As an emergency nurse I wanted to reeducate myself on normal birth and let go of the fears and medical centre care I was used to seeing. This course was fantastic for both myself and my partner to positively prepare for our birth. Kate was such a great support and the 1:1 refresher in my 38 week was so helpful. Highly recommended to first time mums or anyone that has experienced birth trauma and wants to heal.”
Clare from Southport
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“I don’t know where to start, there’s so much amazing about Kate and her classes and support thereafter!
My partner and I went into Kate’s class with barely any knowledge of labour and I was actually a little scared. We left her classes with so much knowledge, tools, resources and confidence! I am so grateful we found Kate. I felt so empowered with knowledge and I was so excited for labour. My partner was also so much supportive and we were in tuned with each other after the classes, it really made us a unit in the pregnancy. We were now pregnant, and we were going into labour together as a team. All thanks to Positively Hypnobirthing classes.
Leading up to our bubs arrival the last three weeks became exhausting and stressful. Our Bub was 2 weeks over the “due date” and at 39 weeks the hospital started talking inducement for 40 weeks. If we hadn’t attended these classes, I would say 1: We wouldn’t have had the fighting knowledge and power to get through the numerous DR meetings to fight our way to stay pregnant further than 40 weeks (She came at 42 weeks) and 2: We couldn’t have gotten through the day’s without our hypno breathing and relaxation methods that helped us cope and bring our stress levels down. Kate was also amazing (of course) when we reached out to her for more guidance and support during the long days defending our choices to the Drs.
Anyway, I hope anyone pregnant truely considers Positively Hypnobirthing. Kate’s class and after support really is phenomenal for pregnancy and everyday life stresses! I still use the tools now to help me through being a new mum and all the sleep deprivation! #TeamKate”
Deanna from Dalby
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“Kate was so helpful and knowledgeable with our hypnobirthing course. We really enjoyed having her coach us through the course and came out feeling really confident for our birth! Thank you so much Kate!”
Breanna from Robina
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“Kate is just an incredible empowering woman. My Partner and I really enjoyed our private Hypnobirthing classes. Kate helped us set up our mindset and tool box for our wonderful positive birth. We both felt very comfortable and were able to take everything in. I couldn’t personally recommend Kate enough, she’s such a beautiful, knowledgeable soul.”
Chlorise from Woongoolba
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“Kate’s provided us with a beautiful, couple centric and holistic prenatal course. The content is up to date research based, empowering mum and partner to have a beautiful birth. As a Registered Nurse and mum to be, I would recommend this course with Kate for not only first mums but also mums to be who are wanting to improve their birthing experience. Thank you Kate.”
Jacque from Jimboomba
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“Kate is an absolutely amazing facilitator and my partner and I had the best experience. I went in feeling completely overwhelmed and terrified of birthing a child and came out feeling well informed, calm and confident. My partner was initially not interested and thought this was going to be a waste of time and money; within the first hour Kate had managed to turn him around. On the drive home I asked if he thought it was worth it and he said that having now done the course he couldn’t imagine supporting me through the labour experience without having done this. It provided him with valuable knowledge on both the physical and mental aspects of birthing and things that he can do to help me through it. We really are going into this together as a team, creating a calm, beautiful and positive birthing experience for us and our baby.”
Tara from Logan Reserve
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“We absolutely loved Kate’s hypnobirthing course. Kate is so knowledgable about birth and provides so much insight. I feel excited and empowered to give birth after doing this course. Thank you Kate.”
Georgia from Merrimac
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“Well worth it! We decided to take this hypnobirthing class for our first pregnancy to avoid any anxiety and negative feelings towards our birth, I would recommend this 100%. Kate delivers a very comprehensive course and you are sent home with support and a mountain of helpful resources. We finished our course feeling so excited and prepared for our birth!”
Casey from Runaway Bay
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“Kate was truly excellent. Full of energy Kate kept my partner and I well entertained during the two day workshop. Practical, engaging and a very enjoyable and worthwhile course. Well run course full of tips, tricks and practical sessions and of course snacks (esp the chocolate brownie)! We are both very happy to have done the course and highly recommend it to others!!!”
Aoife from Coombabah
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“This was an absolutely amazing 2 day course! With all the unsolicited advice and comments people give you, whether it be intentional or unintentional, it can really be overwhelming especially for a first time pregnancy. Kate has really given me and my husband the tools and most importantly the confidence for a positive birth, no matter how it may turn out. Highly would recommend this for any first timers, it has definitely eased my mind.”
Elke from Coomera
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“Kate was absolutely fantastic for the entire 2 days. Lots of information and many options explained. We both left feeling educated and ready for the birth of our baby. Kate was engaging and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this to any new mamas-to-be, great way to get prepared! The course has a holistic approach to childbirth explaining all options and prepares you for all scenarios as best as possible. Thank-you again, we look forward to the refresher at 38 weeks!”
Georga from Paradise Point
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“We recently did a hypnobirthing course with Kate and her enthusiasm is evidence that she is very passionate about what she does. I would highly recommend Kate and hypnobirthing to anyone who wants to feel prepared, empowered and informed. She is very professional, responsive and really went the extra mile from extra exercises and tips to align your pelvic region to tasty snacks for tea time, I really rate the chocolate brownie and chocolate balls we got. I believe the tools and techniques me and my husband learned during this course will not only help us with the birth of our baby, but will be beneficial for the rest of our lives.”
Wilma from Upper Coomera
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“I am so glad we did the 2 day course, it has given us both the confidence to go into child birth calm and focussed. Kate was a fantastic facilitator and very knowledgeable, I really valued the addition one on one check in at 39 weeks before labour to re focus and touch base. It has gotten my head back in the game.”
Kate from Pacific Pines
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“My midwife recommended hypnobirthing to me, and I am soooo glad my partner & I landed on Kate at Positively Hypnobirthing. Kate and her course made it so easy and so worthy to trust in myself, the tools learned, in Kate & the MGP team supporting me. It’s exactly what I hoped to get out of this course. Initially, I was a little concerned hypnobirthing would be a little too “hippie woo woo” for my partner & I. But I am really pleased with the consistency between the course content and my research, the source citations, and the synergy with the education program offered by MGP. That’s been really trust-building and I am so grateful to feel this ready! Cannot recommend the rehearsal side of Kate’s course enough”
Nadia from Pacific Pines
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“Through the course with Kate we acquired so much knowledge about the natural birth process and gained a huge amount of confidence in our ability to have a calm and stress-free birth, so much so that we changed our birth plan from seeing a private obstetrician and birthing in hospital, to now planning a home birth with a private midwife (something I never thought I would even consider). Every session Kate demonstrated a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and her positive and upbeat energy made the learning process interactive and pleasant. It continuously felt like Kate went over and above my expectations of a birth teacher; she made herself available to us outside of our sessions and even compiled a list of private midwife recommendations to start our quest in finding the right one. Before our Hypnobirthing experience I was extremely anxious about giving birth and it felt like a huge responsibility that fell solely on my shoulders. Now I can say I feel confident that both my partner and I are skilled and ready to take on the challenge together, knowing that we have what it takes to make it a positive experience for us and our little girl.
I can’t express our thanks enough to you Kate, what you have given us is truly a gift and we are so grateful, you have been such a kind, genuine and lovely person to share this experience with. I couldn’t imagine going into our first birth any other way and I truly hope that many more mums-to-be will find their way to a similar experience, because every woman and partner deserve to feel empowered in this way.”
Thanks again xx
Karli & David
Karli from Benowa
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“I cannot thank the wonderful Kate enough for our experience with our Hypnobirthing course. My partner and I completed a 2 day course in November 2020 and had a refresher catch up today, closer to our due date to go over all the tools and techniques she had taught us.
She is so knowledgeable and able to teach in a way that is so relatable and makes it easy to retain all the information even for our partners. What makes it even more refreshing is that she is so passionate and you can feel that she really cares about your birthing experience. After every meeting with her we walked away feeling so confident and just pumped to welcome our little baby into the world.
Thank you again Kate. We would definitely highly recommend you to any pregnant couple we come across.”
Leticia from Coolangatta
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“We honestly are forever grateful for you Kate! Your passion & amazing positive energy throughout your course.
The amazing wealth of knowledge you share & helping people change their perception of birth so that it can be appreciated as the incredible moment it truly is! ♥️ ✨
So glad I was able to have my dream of pulling baby out into the world
MASSIVE THANK YOU TO KATE for your course! Definitely the best decision we made!”
Zarah from Worongary
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“We attended Kate’s Hypnobirthing course in October. We are having our second baby and wanted this birth to be a little more in our control, so we decided to educate ourselves.
The course was so informative and I finally have let go of all the fear around birth from my first experience. Kate did an AMAZING job at getting all the information to us in a relaxing and inviting way.
I’m now ready and excited for this birth and I really do owe a lot of that to Kate.
Thank you so much, we are ready for our positive birthing experience ❤️❤️❤️”
Ally from Upper Coomera
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“We enrolled in this course to gain confidence and learn tools and techniques while labouring and to give my Husband Ryan knowledge in the process so he doesn’t feel like he is sitting on the sideline not knowing how to help. Kate was amazing in covering a lot of information in 2 days. We have a good amount of resources and guidance on what to do now and with practice I’m confident we will achieve a positive birth together. I’m so glad we did this course and looking forward to putting these skills into practice. Thank you Kate :-)”
Ainsley from Southport
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“We initially enrolled in Kate’s course on the recommendation of friends. Kate was incredibly informative and reminded us of skills we already have that we can use during labour, as well as equipping us with a few more. As a couple, being able to share the experience and both know how to ask for what we would like during birth was empowering and left us feeling far more confident about what lays ahead. We found it was a beautiful bonding experience as well.
I would recommend Kate and a Hypnobirthing Australia course to anyone!”
Kyra from Southport
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“These sessions with Kate are priceless!! Her enthusiasm and passion to help you create a positive birth experience are infectious ❤
This course leaves you feeling empowered, educated of the medical procedures and options you may be faced with leading up to and during your birth, and ready to deal with whatever turn your birth takes in a calm and informed way.
It allows your birth partner to get involved and understand that they can have a positive active role in your birth experience. Hypnobirthing is soooo much more than meditation. If you’re not sure if this course is for you, it is! Do it! Thank you Kate.”
Sam from Tallebudgera Valley
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“Kate was amazing at guiding us through what to expect from Hypnobirthing and how we can feel empowered throughout the whole process. My partner is a complete convert and we both now feel more confident going into the birth!
Couldn’t recommend Kate anymore! She is so helpful and makes you feel at ease right from the beginning. The course is so worth it and I 100% recommended to any expecting mums feeling unsure about the whole process
Thanks Kate!”
Laura from Mermaid Beach
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“My partner and I participated in a private Hypnobirthing class with Kate and we cannot speak more highly of her. Kate has so much passion for teaching this program and it is evident in her work. We felt very comfortable with her right from the get go, the course material was very engaging and the knowledge/tools we gained gives us confidence that we are now well prepared for labour and birthing. Only a few weeks to go before our baby girl enters the world. Thanks so much Kate for all your help! With love, Caroline and Steven xx”
Caroline from Biggera Waters
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“Absolutely loved Kate’s professional, but light hearted presentation style. She put my husband and I completely at ease with her knowledge and her receptivity to questions/concerns. I thoroughly enjoyed the content and feel I have the support both from Kate and the toolbox resources to enjoy my birthing experience.
I would highly recommend Kate’s course for any couples who are feeling anxious about birth or partners who are feeling “terrified” or “out of control” about how they can support their partner through birth. She has this amazing ability to put you instantly at ease – and she makes amazing bliss balls!”
Diana from Elanora
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“The positive birth program that I completed over two days with Kate was possible the best experience I’ve had in my whole pregnancy so far. I’m 26 weeks pregnant with my first baby and before this course I was very fearful of childbirth. This fear developed from listening to a lot of nightmarish birth stories. After learning all the tools of the course like relaxation and breathing techniques I am well equipped to deal with any turn my birth could take. I feel excited and empowered and cannot wait to get into the delivery room. Kate is a breath of fresh air and every pregnant lady needs that extra boost of confidence and positivity that she provides going into birth. Thank you Kate.”
Sinead from Molendinar
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“I’m so glad I attended the Hypnobirthing class with my parter and Kate!
She gave us so much education and techniques which really helped us during the birth of our child.
(She also prepared us morning and afternoon tea which was really nice and also tasty haha)
I recommend that everyone attend this Hypnobirthing class! New mums to be and even second time around mums! You won’t regret it :)”
Nicole from Elanora
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“We did the August 2020 course, Matias and I really enjoyed the group course and feel so much more equipped for birth. I am so glad we decided to do hypnobirthing and chose Kate as our mentor!!! Kate is an amazing presenter and very passionate which made the learning process even easier. Kate took the time to answer my many questions and for the first time throughout my pregnancy I felt heard and empowered. It has been difficult being pregnant during COVID and having limited support through hospital, I am so grateful to have met Kate and learnt the techniques and tools of hypnobirthing. I am really excited about the birth of my twins!!!”
Renae from Oxenford
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“Couldn’t recommend this course with Kate enough. My mindset has been completely turned around, and I am now excited, calm and feeling more confident for birth. My husband and I both learnt so much, and now have many different techniques up our sleeve for whatever may come our way. Thank you so much Kate for being so informative, passionate and engaging throughout both of the group sessions.”
Tayla from Willow Vale
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“I am so glad I did the Hypnobirthing Australia™ course with Kate. I feel much more informed and confident about birthing and love that my partner also knows how to help and his role in the process. Kate presented the workshop with such warmth and passion that it was easy to take in and I didn’t want to miss anything she said.”
Regan from Pimpama
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“My partner and I participated in a private Hypnobirthing class with Kate and cannot speak more highly of her and the delivery of the program. Kate was so accommodating, delivering the first session in the comfort of our home and then welcomed us into her home as we had renovations starting. She made the sessions engaging, very informative and even put on a beautiful morning and afternoon tea. We feel so comfortable, confident with our decisions and ready for the birth of our first baby and it’s all thanks for Kate and the hypnobirthing course. Thanks so much Kate!”
Hannah & Shaun
Hannah from Palm Beach
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“I highly recommend a hypnobirthing course for any expecting couples. Kate, was absolutely amazing. So thorough, precise & relatable.
My fiancé & I did a private one-on-one course & it was amazing. We learnt so much & our whole perception on childbirth has changed. We were both petrified! Now, we are happy & super confident for an amazing birth.
I feel like with the amount of useful information that is provided within the course, you really need a person to deliver that information in a way that will allow you to recall & retain the information as well as fully understanding it. Kate did exactly that.
To anyone that I know who has fallen pregnant, I will be begging them to see Kate! As my experience with Kate & the course is beyond words.”
Melanie from Burleigh Heads
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“Absolutely amazing course! Every new parent should try this. It gives you confidence, knowledge and calmness about giving birth. Big thank you to Kate Eakin! x”
Magdalena from Tanah Merah
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“I’m so glad we decided to do this course. We did the course via Zoom due to covid restrictions, but Kate did a great job of making the course feel personal and even dropped off resources at our house. Kate is very supportive and she helped my husband and I feel much more confident about going into labour.”
Meagan from Molendinar
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“I’m so pleased we chose to do our hypnobirthing class with Kate for our second bub. Kate is very welcoming and informative, her class provided us with the tools we needed to achieve a positive birth. I would recommend this class to any couple preparing for the birth of their child.”
EJ from Helensvale
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“I’m glad to attend the class with Kate. The hypnobirthing class is informative, and it contains lot of helpful information to get my mind prepared. I am not sure how far I can go with drug-free, at least I am 100% sure I am more prepared and ready — highly recommended.”
Stella from Labrador
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“Would highly recommend Kate at Positively Hypnobirthing to everyone having a baby! Me and my husband feel like we have learnt so much and can go into our birth more confidently. It really teaches you a lot, especially compared to the hospital classes. It also helped me stay calm and positive throughout my pregnancy.
Kate is also such a lovely person and just genuinely wants the best for you.
We are so happy we took the leap to do it, it is 100% worth it!”
Yolonda from Nerang
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“Kate’s private session with my husband and I was one of the best things that have happened to us on our journey to achieving a calm and positive birth. She personalised it to suit our needs and gently guided us through areas that we were not confident in or even aware of to start with. She is professional, knowledgable, accomodating, practical and passionate about what she does and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a hypnobirthing specialist who is on top of their field. Nothing comes close to how much I have learned from Kate. I am now looking forward to my birthing day with confidence and excitement. Thank you Kate!”
Judy from Biggera Waters
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“Kate is AMAZING and so passionate about what she does! Doing her course put all my fears to rest and really equipped my husband and I to feel confident going into our birth. We have so many tools and techniques that we will use during our birth now to have a great, empowering experience. I would highly recommend the course to any expecting parents. We will not only use everything we learnt for this birth but in future pregnancies as well!
Here’s the top 10 things the course did for us:
1. Get me/us in a relaxed, positive mindset – one we will take into the birth.
2. Get baby into the best position for birth with exercises and tips. Also acts as a great bonding activity for us!
3. Help me to let go of my fears and hesitations about birth.
4. Taught us how to advocate for the birth we want – prior to and during labour.
5. How to be positive no matter what happens.
6. How to trust that my body is perfectly designed to birth this baby.
7. How Ven can help bring our baby into the world and be a great support person.
8. How to be excited, empowered and confident about birth (it doesn’t have to be scary!).
9. What to expect at every stage (especially important for Ven who thought birth actually happens how it does in movies!)
10. How to quiet/ignore the haters, doubters and nay-sayers who try to put their negative birth ideas and experiences onto us.”
Kirstin from Biggera Waters
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“I had already done my own research about hypnobirthing prior to this course, so I was very excited and had a pretty good idea about what I was in for, however, my partner was a bit more sceptical and reluctant! After the first session with Kate, he was instantly hooked. Kate delivered the course with so much knowledge and passion! She is a beautiful person, who really cares about the welfare of women in this area.
The course not only reinforced everything I had already learnt, but equipped both my partner and I with all the knowledge and hands on/practical tools for an empowered and positive birth. It has given us both a much greater understanding of the importance of our roles throughout the pregnancy and birth experience and it has certainly brought us closer together. We both feel much more confident and excited for our impending birth. A wonderful course with a wonderful teacher. Thank you Kate for everything! I highly recommend this course and Kate to all pregnant mothers.”
Lucy from Miami
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“So glad we did the course! It’s everything I needed to feel confident and informed about giving birth. Kate does an amazing job taking you through each topic and answering all the questions that come up along the way. She was so welcoming and supportive from the start and made us feel so comfortable.
My husband also got so much out of the course learning about how key the partner’s role is and all of the resources provided to help you before and during labour/delivery are so helpful!
I feel so empowered to have the birth I want now.”
Charlotte from Nerang
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“I came across the concept of Hypnobirthing via Instagram one day while I was on my lunch break at work. I knew right away, that was how I wanted to birth my first baby, even if I didn’t quite yet completely understand it! I must admit, initially I was hesitant and slightly skeptical as I had never heard of such thing before! As fairly young parents, my partner and I wanted to make sure our hard earned money wasn’t going to something not of value. After some extensive research and studying of practitioners in our area, WE FOUND KATE!
Kate instantly replied to our email and answered all of our questions. She offers a discount if you pay in full a few weeks before your course start date – which obviously was also very appealing to us! Not to mention the fact that she also offers a follow up private visit at around the 38-39 week mark! Talk about feeling supported!
After attending the 2 day course, I felt completely confident and EXCITED for birth, as did my partner! I honestly never thought I would say that, as before Hypnobirthing I was actually a little fearful… due to being uneducated and having no tools in my ‘tool kit’.
I would HIGHLY recommend Kate as she is so genuine and passionate in what she does. She has a lovely light personality in which you can’t help but be drawn to! Positively Hypnobirthing has not only positively changed the way I look and feel towards birth, but also the way I approach everyday life! So, if you are at all anxious, or just feel a little uneducated on birth and your rights, definitely book in with Kate! You won’t regret it!”
Jess from Paradise Point
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“Just wow, that’s all I can say about Kate and our whole Hypnobirthing experience. I wish this course was stock standard for every mum. Not only do you learn coping skills to deal with any birthing situation but if gives your partner so much of an understanding and also the confidence to have a role in your birth as well. Kate made us feel comfortable from the moment we met her and I am forever grateful I found this course. I believe the hypnosis music has helped me with so much more then just my labour. highly recommend!”
Sam from Mermaid Beach
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“Kate is absolutely amazing! We managed to book in with Kate last minute for her course at 36 weeks and she has made it so easy! My husband has a crazy work schedule so she made it work with him not here for some parts and here for the others!
Kate has made us so well prepared and excited for our second birth after a bit of a traumatic first! We are so excited for our birth and all the resources she has given us! I can not recommend Kate and Positively Hypnobirthing enough!!!!”
Talise from Upper Coomera
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“Kate was simply amazing! I am such a on-the-go over thinker and was quite nervous as a first time mum before I found Kate. I had heard amazing things and did some reading about the benefits and beautiful birth stories with the guidance of hypnobirthing… Kate has guided my confidence as mother-to-be and a women ready for birth!
Before deciding on the course I contacted Kate and she helped ease any questions I had. Kate also has helped my partner beyond any amount I expected. As the loving partner and funny guy he is, he came along to the course unsure what it was all about. He and I both gained so much information and feel so informed about all of our choices when it comes to birthing our little girl in a few months. I feel supported not only by my now educated partner but Kate if I have any questions along the rest of my Journey.
If you are questioning whether hypnobirthing is for you… the answer is yes! Thanks again Kate, blessed to have found you in our Journey! Never thought it was possible to be so calm about the birth and excited for it!”
Kristy from Nerang
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“We booked to do the course with Kate as we had heard from friends that had used hypnobirthing techniques that it had really helped them through labour. The course was even better and more hands-on than we had anticipated. Kate was absolutely fantastic, so warm and welcoming, and offering support whenever it was needed. We also really enjoyed learning about the science behind the techniques. Both of us feel so much more calm, confident and positive about the birthing process now, and love that it gave the birth partner a specific role during labour. We are practicing the techniques Kate taught us and are excited about the pending birth of our baby. We would highly recommend Kate’s course to anyone thinking about doing hypnobirthing!”
Claire from Pacific Pines
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“This should be government funded! A must for any expectant couple. Kate is one of the most amazing people you will ever meet.
Okay, when my partner mentioned this, I was pretty sceptical about what kind of zany ‘Hocus-Pocus’ this so called ‘Hypnobirthing’ thing was all about. But, like any supportive partner, I agreed to the course and joined in as a couple. Oh boy, were my misconceptions unfounded! This course and Kate shares with you her own birth experiences, describes in depth what can be expected on your big day and guides you through techniques to help you achieve the most natural and positive birthing experience (which also happen to be quite useful in stressful situations in everyday life).
For us, this resulted in a confident, connected, natural and positive experience as we brought our little man out into the world together, as a team.
Our experience was by far, much better than stories we’ve heard from our friends who had not prepared with such courses. In short (and from a male perspective), this course gave me the tools to actively support my partner through the birthing process and allowed me to be an active participant in bringing our child into the world. The little hospital classes which you attend are like a skim of the back cover compared to the workshop which is this course. This is one of the best bits of money you will ever spend! In fact I’ve gained more worthwhile benefit from this course than from my university business degree!
So if you’re considering this right now and you’re paying for something which you hardly use like a gym membership or Foxtel, just jump into the course and really immerse yourselves in it. Because you’ll only get to experience this miracle on average 2.5 times in your life – you’ll want to make the most of it.”
Brad from Mt Gravatt
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“Our little man arrived… Perfect little hypnobub. I can’t thank you enough for all your help!! It was amazing!! Such a wonderful peaceful birth compared to induction.
As soon as my waters broke, I could feel both you and Melissa there with me right by my side talking to me and keeping me relaxed and calm. Amazing what our bodies can do when we understand and trust them. Women helping women can do amazing things!!! No pain relief apart from amazing natural pain relief ; )
Thanks again, for spreading your amazing hypnobirthing and birthing knowledge! Feeling very blessed.”
Kristy from Buccan
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“The classes were great. We definitely felt more prepared for birth and more empowered. They really helped open up conversations with my partner. Conversations we may not have had which were important for the birth. They gave my partner a really good idea of what he could do in birth and how he could help.
The techniques were simple and effective, anyone could learn to implement them.
Kate was amazing – incredibly supportive and knowledgeable.
Would absolutely recommend all women and couples do the Hypnobirthing Australia™ course.
Thank you! : )”
Paige from Labrador
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“TO EVERYONE EXPECTING A BABY”
Kate is the greatest teacher! I went to her classes not knowing exactly what it was all about, but that quickly changed! Kate is so informative and helpful. Preparing for my first child was a scary thought until I learnt from Kate that pain is conditioned into our thoughts of childbirth, but it never used to be this way. Her classes changed my whole view of my pregnancy and preparing for the day I met my little boy. Just by learning and using the techniques Kate taught my Partner and I eg. light touch and breathing techniques, helped more than I ever imagined!
My very first child came out naturally, no pain relief and completely relaxed during the whole labour and birth! It may be hard to believe but all the tools really worked wonders!”
Emmy from Runaway Bay
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“Wow! Totally blown away by how amazing the Hypnobirthing Australia™ course is and would have to say that Kate played the major part in making it one we are so glad we have done. I must say, I had heard about hypnobirthing when I was pregnant with my first but didn’t really know what it was about. Then I found out early on that bub was breech, so didn’t look into it, thinking it was only applicable to natural births – oh how I was wrong. I wish I could turn back the clock and have met Kate before I had bub no.1, but I am just so thankful I am now equipped for the arrival of bub no2 in February.
The morning of our first session my husband was moaning and groaning asking me why are we doing this? What is it anyways and do I really have to be here and do I have to be here for all 4 sessions etc. etc. and as the session started Kate immediately with her amazing personality and knowledge had captivated my husbands attention and had him happily participating and taking great interest. After Kate left I asked him- so you happy to do the next 3 sessions? and he was so impressed and was actually excited to learn more and this is credit to Kate.
She is really passionate and knowledgeable about hypnobirthing and birthing and pregnancy in general and we both felt so incredibly comfortable with her, talking about such intimate and personal matters. We can not wait to put what we have learnt into practice come February when we have bub no.2.
Kate thank you so much you have truly changed and educated us on so much we did not know and have given us the gift to achieve a calm, happy birth and tools to deal with anything that may arise in calm rational way.
Cant wait to keep you updated on the arrival of our hypnobub.”
Jo-Anne from Mermaid Waters
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“I had heard of hypnobirthing from a friend a few years ago who used the techniques and told me she had an amazing birth. When signing up for the course, all I hoped for was that I would get some techniques that would help me to remain calm and in control during my birth. What I actually got was so much more. I feel prepared to face whatever comes my way, I am not afraid of what is ahead, and crazy enough – I’m actually excited about giving birth!! My husband is an engineer, so is very analytical and at first was a bit sceptical when I told him I had signed us up for the classes but was willing to go along with it for me. But after each class he would comment that it all just made so much sense! The explanations about how our body and mind works, the information about the chemistry and mechanics that you can use to your advantage – each time Kate finished a session he was completely on board with what we had just discussed and often went away to research and find out even more information.
I think the best thing about the classes are that it helps both mum and dad prepare for what’s to come. I feel prepared and in tune with my body, and I’ve regained control of what seemed like an uncontrollable situation so much so that even if everything goes pair-shaped on the day, I know I’ll be in control of my mind and my body still. My husband knows what his role is, and actually feels like a really important part of the birth process. He is confident in how to support me and how to handle different situations when under certain pressures. Most importantly, we’re ready to do this as a team to get the best outcome for us!!”
Lara from Kingsholm
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“We loved our hypnobirthing classes. Kate was incredible at taking us through the tool box and helping us focus on what will work best for us. She was friendly and very approachable. The videos were fantastic at showing us what hypnobirthing could be. The second day of the course and the extra readings were very informative and helped us to make educated decisions about our birth preferences. Knowing that Kate will check-in with us towards the end of our pregnancy and that we can contact her for advice and support is very reassuring.
We are going into this birth with increased confidence and knowledge. Thank you Kate and Positively Hypnobirthing.”
Kara from Yatala
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“We were thrilled with our hypnobirthing classes with Kate and it really grew our confidence in feeling well prepared for our birthing day. Most days we practise what we learnt at home and it has really helped to keep me calm, centred and reduced my back pain. It has brought my husband and I closer together as there are many exercises that we can be doing as a couple to ensure this is a great experience no matter what ends up happening. The meditations I do on a daily basis has definitely helped change my mindset for our birthing day and assisted me with getting to sleep. We highly recommend these hypnobirthing classes to anyone who is wanting to have a positive birthing experience and to be well prepared for it.”
Lisa from Biggera Waters
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“In a world where we have unfortunately been conditioned to be a bit terrified of child birth, Kate REALLY helped me to prepare myself for a positive, calm beautiful experience. My husband didn’t feel like he was going to be able to help much during the process but learnt that he has a HUGE role to play in bringing our baby into the world by keeping me in the right head space and using all the tools we learnt throughout the course. Thank you Kate for everything you have taught us and for coming over this week to refresh us so we are ready for our big day!!”
Roxy from Oxenford
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“I highly recommend the course. Even though the name might conjure up different ideas, it was a practical and informative course. Understanding the science behind what my body will go through during birth, and how physiologically we are designed to have positive birthing experiences has calmed my fears going into the birth of my first baby. The resources provided (print out and included affirmations/relaxation tracks) are beautifully relaxing, informative and empowering. And Kate as the teacher and hypnobirthing practitioner was warm and welcoming. She was completely professional, knowledgeable, fun and made us feel so comfortable and relaxed to be able to ask anything we needed to.”
Sara from Loganholme
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“Dave and I found the classes so interesting and even more informative then we could have imagined.
I really don’t think we would be as excited and relaxed for our upcoming birth and as confident in my body if we didn’t take Kate’s hypnobirthing classes.
Kate made us feel so comfortable from the moment we met and welcomed her into our home. We loved hearing all about her own hypnobirthing experiences. These made us feel like we could connect on a very personal level, and realise that she simply just wants the best birth for everyone.
We have learnt so much, and now strongly believe that having a true understanding of what the body and mind is capable of really is the most powerful tool in being able to control your own birth, or be at peace with any unforeseen circumstances that can arise.
We can’t wait to bring our little human into the world, in a positive, calm and loving environment, thanks to Kate!”
Georgia from Broadbeach Waters
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“This course should be compulsory for all pregnant women! We completed Kate’s course in our second pregnancy and wished we had done it with our first. My partner and I learnt SO much about how to have a natural, positive birth and even better we were given the tools to make it happen! The course brought us so much closer together as a couple and allowed my partner to feel engaged, connected and have a role at our birth. Kate is a natural childbirth educator and we are very grateful that she was recommended to us. As a result of doing the Hypnobirthing Australia™ course we were able to have our own beautiful, natural, hypno, water birth at home. Our ‘positive’ birth experience will stay with us forever. Thank you Kate!”
Erin from Currumbin
A different workshop
Body Ready Birth workshop
Body Ready Birth is a separate, shorter workshop — four hours, hands-on and movement-based, preparing your body physically for labour. The Hypnobirthing Australia™ Positive Birth Program is the full twelve-hour course covering mindset, education, movement and practical tools. Body Ready Birth simply goes deeper on the movement side. It is a newer workshop, so there is one testimonial here so far.
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We really enjoyed your Body Ready Birth Workshop, especially as it was really a hands-on, a lot of movement so I feel that I have a lot of practical things to actively engage in labour. My partner was also really impressed and his idea of our upcoming birth turned from ‘what do I do’ to ‘I suddenly have so much to do’, which he is really happy about : )
Johanna from Nerang
If any of this sounds like what you want for your birth, have a look at the course options, or just ask me a question first. I am always happy to talk it through before you decide.