Do you want to feel excited, educated and positive about your birth?
Take Australia’s fastest growing childbirth education course
right here in Perth, WA!
An empowering, calm, birthing experience for mum, baby and birth partner
Hypnobirthing Australia™ is a modern, down-to-earth, independent childbirth program that’ll give you and your birth companion the tools for a positive and supportive experience, whatever turns your birth may take.
Whatever your circumstances, we offer a learning option that’ll suit you.
Hello, I’m Renee
I'm Renee Bradfield, Certified Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner, Postnatal Doula, mum of three and the face behind The Birth Space, born out of my love for all things birth and my desire to help Mums have positive birth experiences. I'm also Mum to three little munchkins and am a FIFO Wife.
Deciding to become a Childbirth Educator was something I couldn't stop thinking about following the empowering VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) birth of my second child. I had such a transformative experience that I wanted to teach and encourage other Mum's that birth shouldn't be feared but embraced and anticipated. I am a firm believer that knowledge is power and by practicing the Hypnobirthing Australia™ techniques, you and your birth companion will feel empowered, educated and confident for your birth. I can work with you to release any fears you have and prepare for a calm birthing experience, no matter which direction it may take.
How can Hypnobirthing help you?
Hypnobirthing techniques for calm, supported, empowered and positive births.
Reviews
What The Birth Space clients are saying
“My partner and I completed the hypnobirthing course with Renee. She was extremely professional, down to earth and a natural at speaking with others and teaching. We learnt so much and we will be forever grateful for what she taught us. As a first time mum, I felt nervous of the unknowns of birth. I now feel empowered about my choices, what my body is doing and how to work my way through my birth in the most positive way. I would recommend any pregnant people do this course. 100% worth the money! Thanks Renee. ”
“Confident, strong and like I could do anything! That’s how I felt after I birthed my daughter thanks to Renee and The Birth Space. This course was the best thing I did to ready myself for birth and the start of parenting. Renee made me feel supported, educated and empowered so we could have the positive birth I dreamed of. Highly recommend Hypnobirthing Australia and The Birth Space to all expectant parents.”
“Renee is super knowledgeable and supportive. She regularly checks in during your pregnancy and beyond which is really lovely for continuity of care. The hypnobirthing techniques worked so well in my second birth that I only made it to the family birth centre with 40 mins to spare, thinking I still had hours to go when I was already transitioning!”
“Renee is absolutely fantastic! She has gone above and beyond to help me get to a great headspace for the pending birth of my first baby. I feel so educated and ready for what is ahead! I highly recommend The Birth Space!!! Truly opened mine and my husband’s eyes to how calm, happy and exciting birth can be!!! It took away all of my fears and anxiety!”
“Listening to Renee talk, we felt it was so relaxing and she was full of knowledge. We loved that she was flexible to fit around our FIFO lifestyle.”
“I came in a sceptic. By the lunch break, I was an advocate”
“It was 100% worth signing up for.”
“Our birth was magical and Rhys has already said that Hypnobirthihng was the single best thing he could have done! He felt like he had a role the entire time. ”
“My partner and I were a bit skeptical before we attended our first class but within the first hour, we knew we’d made the right choice! My partner I felt so educated and empowered by the end of the course, I am no longer terrified to give birth! We cannot wait to have a positive birth”
What is hypnobirthing?
And how can it help during labour and birth?
Hypnobirthing Australia™ is a modern and down to earth independent childbirth program that will give you and your birth companion the tools to have a positive and supportive experience, whatever turn your birth may take. We teach relaxation, breathing, massage, acupressure and self-hypnosis techniques which give you the confidence to allow your body and mind to relax so you can birth your baby gently and without fear. The course includes recent evidence and facts from some of Australia’s leading childbirth experts so you know you’re getting the most up to date information.
Evidence shows that labour progresses well in an undisturbed birth and when we feel safe and supported. In this fast-paced world with our ever-increasing busy lives, we have lost the ability to truly relax and let go. By achieving a deep relaxation during birth, this allows our body's hormones to take over without any resistance letting our natural endorphins to be released for a positive, and often pain free birth experience.
A recent study found that women who had completed an independent childbirth program more than halved the use of epidural analgesia and almost halved the caesarean section rate which is amazing when you consider more than 30% of women use epidural analgesia and the caesarean rate is over 30% in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is a childbirth process that focuses on preparing parents for a gentle physiological birth.
In hypnobirthing classes, you will learn techniques such as deep relaxation, visualisation, affirmation, breathing and self-hypnosis. These are designed to enhance your birth experience. Hypnobirthing encourages a calm, peaceful, and natural pregnancy, birth, and bonding experience for families.
Our course is based on the most recent evidence from leading Researchers, Childbirth Educators, Midwives, Obstetricians and Professors from Australia and the world.
I’m nervous, scared, worried and anxious about the upcoming birth of my baby. How can hypnobirthing help?
You and your birth partner will learn all about birth; what your body is doing throughout and how you can remain calm and in control.
The tools you learn in your Hypnobirthing Australia™ classes can reduce any fear or worries you may have and make your pregnancy more enjoyable. You and your birth partner will feel educated, empowered and excited for your birthing day.
I’m not worried about birth and labour but want to know how I can make birth a beautiful, calm, positive experience.
Hypnobirthing helps you to navigate having your baby in your chosen model of care with decision making techniques and great questions to ask your care provider when faced with interventions. We teach tools to help you remain calm and relaxed during labour but we also have lots of practical tools too. For example, how you can make a hospital room more comfortable to assist with relaxation.
My Partner says it all sounds a bit hippy. How can I convince him otherwise?
Giving birth is a memorable achievement. You will remember your baby's birth day FOREVER!
You want to put as much emphasis on your birth as you would when buying a house or car, or organising your wedding. Using Hypnosis during pregnancy and labour isn't new. In fact, many mothers have been using hypnotic tools for decades but are either unaware or taught under a different name. While the basis of our course includes hypnosis, there are many other tools you’ll learn to help during labour including visualisation, massage and acupressure.
Your birth partner will leave our course feeling inspired, empowered and ready to support you in labour.
Is Hypnobirthing suitable if I am planning a VBAC?
Yes! In fact, I myself have had a VBAC so know exactly the emotions you're going through in your journey. This course will absolutely help you try to achieve your vaginal birth. You can also see my top 10 tips for a successful VBAC here.
Can Hypnobirthing still help me if I end up with a caesarean?
Absolutely! I had an emergency caesaerean for my first birth and was able to use the breathing techniques I had learnt while on the operating table. I still use the techniques from time to time when in stressful situations or when I can't get to sleep.
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