Hypnobirthing utilises hypnotherapy to promote focused deep relaxation. Self-hypnosis is a natural calming state of mind achieved by conditioning our approach to birth in a gentle and comforting manner to optimise endorphin release. The Positive Birth Program incorporates tools and philosophies for childbirth including relaxation, breathing techniques, visualisation, optimal positioning, movement, affirmations and acupressure. 

The Positive Birth Program acknowledges the important role of birth partners to advocate for choices in care and build confidence through praise, reassurance and continuous physical presence. Birth partners foster a nurturing, private and tranquil environment with the inclusion of soft tones, music, dim lighting, scents, touch and power of language. Mutual understanding of birth preferences communicates goals and desires to care providers and maintains family rights in childbirth. 

Education nurtures the mind, body and soul. Knowledge encourages the understanding of safe, healthy and normal childbirth physiology to protect families, avoiding the overuse of interventions to achieve better birth outcomes and increased family satisfaction. A confident birthing experience empowers parental-baby bonding and the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual transition during the postpartum period and into parenthood. 

The Positive Birth Program prepares for a natural birthing experience and can be incorporated into any scenario allowing families a calm birthing journey even if special circumstances such as a Caesarean Section were to arise.

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