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\"PositiveIMMEDIATE RELEASE: 25 November 2014<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Australia set to deliver a world first for caesarean births<\/strong><\/p>\n

An Australian childbirth education expert is set to deliver a world first for parents who birth their babies via planned caesarean. The program promises to prepare parents for a positive and empowering caesarean birth experience utilising hypnotherapy techniques!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women across the globe are terrified of childbirth; which is not surprising when Hollywood movies and shows like One Born Every Minute<\/em> make it look horrific. Even Robbie William\u2019s recent live Twitter about his wife’s labour, although very humorous, made the whole process appear so painful. When a caesarean birth<\/em> is suggested, fear can spiral out of control. Well, finally there’s a solution \u2013 and it is homegrown here in Australia.<\/p>\n

Hypnobirthing Australia\u2122, the fastest growing national childbirth education course in Australia, has today announced the launch of \u2018The Positive Caesarean Birth\u2019<\/a> <\/strong>program.<\/p>\n

Australian childbirth education expert, Clinical Hypnotherapist and program founder Melissa Splisted says, \u201cIt seems unfair to me, that parents who are preparing for a natural birth have access to positive childbirth preparation, such as our regular Hypnobirthing Australia course, however when a caesarean is needed, mothers are often very nervous and scared leading up to the birth and have had no tools to utilise in order to remain calm. Considering that approximately 30% of babies in Australia are now born via c-section; this program has the potential to help thousands of families \u2013 which is great news for mums and babies.\u2019<\/p>\n

Practising midwife and childbirth educator Nicole Wyborn from Newcastle remarked, \u2018I often have women crying and scared on the way to theatre. It is wonderful that parents will now have access to this preparation.\u2019<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Guthrie from Brisbane was one of the first mums to take advantage of the program. \u2018I refused to be railroaded into a horrible birth just because it was going to be in an operating theatre. This was the only birth this baby was going to have and whilst I could do something about it, it was going to be amazing.\u2019<\/p>\n

\"ElizabethElizabeth says, \u2018My anaesthetist was fascinated at how hypnosis and drugs could work together to produce such awesome results. And our Paediatrician continues to advocate for immediate skin-to-skin as optimum for every birth\u2019.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ms Spilsted said that she is amazed that no-one ever thought to provide this preparation and support to parents requiring a caesarean birth in the past. \u2018When mothers are informed and relaxed \u2013 they and their baby, are more likely to have a calm and positive birth experience. The empowerment that the mother feels then flows through to parenting. It just makes sense that we do all that we can to ensure that our birth is safe, calm and a positive experience \u2013 regardless of how our baby comes into the world.\u2019<\/p>\n

Parents who attend the course learn how to utilise relaxation, breathing and hypnotherapy techniques leading up to and during the birth to help reduce stress levels. Baby friendly practices (such as skin to skin contact) are also discussed, however these preferences are subject to individual circumstances and medical advice.<\/p>\n

\"Hypnobirthing<\/a>The hypnotherapy album \u2018Caesarean Birth \u2013 Calm and Relaxed\u2019<\/a> that accompanies the course is also available through the Hypnobirthing Australia website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018I am a passionate advocate for all parents having access to quality and positive childbirth education. Less fear and more joy is my motto! It is exciting to know that \u2018The Positive Caesarean Birth\u2019<\/a> program has now become available Australia-wide through Hypnobirthing Australia\u2019s network of caesarean-trained practitioners \u2013 comprising of midwives, clinical hypnotherapists, psychologists, doulas and childbirth educators.\u2019<\/p>\n

For more information visit hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

About Hypnobirthing Australia:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Hypnobirthing Australia\u2122 program is a unique and comprehensive antenatal education program catering to Australian needs, that uses deep relaxation, self hypnosis, specific breathing techniques and education for a calm and positive natural or caesarean birth. Classes run by certified Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioners can be found nationwide. See hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au<\/a> for further details.<\/p>\n

Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hypnobirthing Australia website<\/a><\/p>\n

Elizabeth Guthrie\u2019s Caesarean Birth Story<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Melissa Spilsted<\/a><\/p>\n

CHt BEd BA HPCE<\/p>\n

Director<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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