{"id":144138,"date":"2024-02-29T21:47:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T11:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/?p=144138"},"modified":"2024-09-26T16:01:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T06:01:45","slug":"our-birth-tool-must-haves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/our-birth-tool-must-haves\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Birth Tool Must-Haves!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you know better you can do better! Knowledge is truly power and this is why we provide birthing parents with<\/span><b> loads <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of resources to further help educate parents about everything childbirth! Check out our recommendations below for everything you might need to further prepare for birth and postpartum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><b>Tens Machine\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-154-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-144139 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-154-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Tens Machine\" width=\"172\" height=\"115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-154-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-154-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-154-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-154-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-154-1-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-154-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/a>Tens Machine is a drug-free pain relief option for during labour. The Tens machine sends small, safe pulses of electrical current via the leads to the pads on your skin. They are thought to affect the way pain signals are sent to the brain. To learn more about the Tens Machine and the benefits you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/tens-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebirthstore.com.au\/collections\/labour-tens-machine-hire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Birth Store <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a great place to hire your TENS machine, they offer an 8-week hire period allowing plenty of time before and after you give birth. You can hire your Tens Machine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebirthstore.com.au\/?ref=tnz3oj7jx5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Optimal Maternal Positioning\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimal Maternal positioning (OMP) is a system of exercises, movements, positions, stretches, and other techniques that help create alignment and mobility within a mother\u2019s pelvis, to ultimately facilitate cardinal movements of the baby. It creates space within your pelvis for a safer, easier, and more convenient birth. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibirthprofessionals.com\/a\/28619\/nW9Ki38u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OMP Online program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a really convenient way to learn at your own pace as you master the techniques and positions to give you the confidence for a safe and empowered birth experience.\u00a0 It also connects you into the OMP online Community. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibirthprofessionals.com\/a\/28619\/nW9Ki38u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more about Optimal Maternal Positioning HERE.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content in the course is very complementary to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/hypnobubs-hypnobirthing-online-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypnobirthing Australia\/Hypnobubs programs <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 so we can recommend this course from personal experience.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>SleepPhones\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sleepphones-bluetooth-sleep-headphones-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-144140 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sleepphones-bluetooth-sleep-headphones-3-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"SleepPhones\" width=\"168\" height=\"89\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sleepphones-bluetooth-sleep-headphones-3-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sleepphones-bluetooth-sleep-headphones-3-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sleepphones-bluetooth-sleep-headphones-3-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sleepphones-bluetooth-sleep-headphones-3-450x236.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sleepphones-bluetooth-sleep-headphones-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/><\/a>These SleepPhones are a great tool to add to your birth kit when listening to your hypnobirthing MP3s and music! With thin, adjustable, and high-quality audio speakers nestled inside a comfortable, wearable, and washable headband, AcousticSheep products make listening to audio easy. Please note for delivery there is a 8-week time frame for all international orders. Usually shipping is much quicker than 8 weeks. You can purchase your SleepPhones<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepphones.com\/?aff=955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Hypnobirthing Music\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music moves us emotionally and also physically. It is an important tool in our toolkit, as we prepare for a beautiful, calm, and very positive birth. We have a variety of background music to help you during labour and birth available for purchase on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hypnobubs.com\/store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>our website<\/i><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We also have created a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotify playlist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your benefit! We have hypnobirthing playlists you can utilise throughout your birth both music <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/15ow9HDBwsZUdBoII6e6ym?si=e1d74400bde94924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>with<\/i><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/5807YQ85koLmb8Mdbgc7FK?si=7399e4a8dce24f21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>without vocals<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>.\u00a0 <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to have a laugh we have also created a playlist \u201cHow to Give Birth\u201d which you can view <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/4VhTIR1djk1hVFx1UQkvBq?si=a13d24f4acb3461f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Birthing Ball\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birthing balls are essentially the same as exercise balls. They are made of durable materials that make them extremely difficult to puncture. Birthing balls tend to be larger (for comfort) and have an anti-slip finish. Birth balls are definitely a favourite tool for many mums as they can reduce pain and help you feel more comfortable during labour and can be used before, during and after birth. You can purchase <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/gp\/product\/B07KXT975K\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=247&amp;creative=1211&amp;creativeASIN=B07KXT975K&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hypnobubs-22&amp;linkId=36467797df209509532296501366ebba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Birth Comb\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-142-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-144141 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-142-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Labour and Birth Comb\" width=\"143\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-142-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-142-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-142-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-142-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-142-2-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TheBirthStoreLR-142-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px\" \/><\/a>The labour and birth comb, also known as an acupressure comb is a great tool to have in your birth kit as it helps stimulate certain pressure points on the body during labor. The theory behind using the birth comb during labor is that applying pressure to specific points on the body can help manage discomforts, induce relaxation, and potentially facilitate the progress of labor. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebirthstore.com.au\/collections\/pain-relief\/products\/wood-reflexology-labour-birth-comb?ref=tnz3oj7jx5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to purchase.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Podcasts\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you know better you can do better. Knowledge is truly power! Check out all our recommended podcasts Melissa Spilsted, our Certified Practitioners, and leading experts in the childbirth industry have been featured in. We discuss a wide range of topics from what is hypnobirthing, birth stories, cesarean births, making informed decisions, types of medical intervention, and everything in between! You can view our recommendation podcast <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/7iLIFIkhQ7Zh0KyneEuK1L?si=72e26ced7901479f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Raspberry Leaf Tea<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mere-13_1220x_crop_center-3.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-144142 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mere-13_1220x_crop_center-3-200x300.webp\" alt=\"Raspberry Leaf Tea\" width=\"80\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mere-13_1220x_crop_center-3-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mere-13_1220x_crop_center-3-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mere-13_1220x_crop_center-3-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mere-13_1220x_crop_center-3-450x675.webp 450w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mere-13_1220x_crop_center-3.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><\/a>Raspberry leaf tea is a popular herbal remedy often recommended for pregnant women, particularly in the third trimester. There is some evidence that suggests that raspberry leaf tea may help prepare the uterus for labor and potentially assist in the labor process. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebirthstore.com.au\/collections\/labour-preparation\/products\/organic-raspberry-leaf-tea-60gm?ref=tnz3oj7jx5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Spiky Massage Balls\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2022-11-05-231628-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-144143 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2022-11-05-231628-2-300x199.png\" alt=\"Spiky Massage Balls \" width=\"124\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2022-11-05-231628-2-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2022-11-05-231628-2-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2022-11-05-231628-2-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2022-11-05-231628-2-450x298.png 450w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2022-11-05-231628-2.png 1205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px\" \/><\/a>Massage balls<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a great pain relief tool for pregnancy and labour. During labour, you can rub the spiky ball between your hands or feet during surges to relieve the pain.\u00a0 The tactile stimulation will focus your receptors away from the area of your brain responsible for the perception of pain. You can purchase your Spiky Massage Balls <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebirthstore.com.au\/collections\/pain-relief\/products\/spiky-massage-ball?ref=tnz3oj7jx5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Perineal Massage Oil<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PERINEAL-MASSAGE-Oil-2.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-144144 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PERINEAL-MASSAGE-Oil-2-300x200.webp\" alt=\"PERINEAL MASSAGE Oil \" width=\"112\" height=\"74\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PERINEAL-MASSAGE-Oil-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PERINEAL-MASSAGE-Oil-2-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PERINEAL-MASSAGE-Oil-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PERINEAL-MASSAGE-Oil-2-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PERINEAL-MASSAGE-Oil-2.webp 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/><\/a>Perineal massage is the massage of a pregnant women\u2019s perineal (the skin and muscle between the vaginal opening and the anus). The act of massaging the perineal tissue helps prepare these tissues to stretch over your baby\u2019s head and body during birth to reduce the likelihood of tearing or an episiotomy during birth. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/perineal-massage-in-pregnancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learn more here<\/a> on how to do a perineal massage. If you&#8217;re looking for a perineal massage oil you can find our recommended product <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebirthstore.com.au\/collections\/labour-preparation\/products\/perineal-massage-oil-100ml?ref=tnz3oj7jx5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Ice and Heat Packs\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heat-and-ice-pack-2.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-144155 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heat-and-ice-pack-2-300x164.webp\" alt=\"Heat and ice pack (2)\" width=\"143\" height=\"78\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heat-and-ice-pack-2-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heat-and-ice-pack-2-450x245.webp 450w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heat-and-ice-pack-2.webp 765w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px\" \/><\/a>Ice and heat packs can be very comforting and can be used anytime during and after birth. Ice and heat packs are great to help manage discomforts you may experience during labour and birth and they can also be super helpful with perineum soreness after birth. Ensure you double check the temperature before applying to sensitive areas. You can purchase your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebirthstore.com.au\/collections\/pain-relief\/products\/perineal-ice-heat-pack?ref=tnz3oj7jx5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ice and Heat Packs here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Vaginal Birth Recovery Kit\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0J3A7091-Edit-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-144156 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0J3A7091-Edit-2-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Vaginal Birth Recovery Kit\" width=\"74\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0J3A7091-Edit-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0J3A7091-Edit-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0J3A7091-Edit-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0J3A7091-Edit-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0J3A7091-Edit-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0J3A7091-Edit-2-450x675.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0J3A7091-Edit-2-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 74px) 100vw, 74px\" \/><\/a>There are many changes that occur after you give birth. Some changes are physical and others are emotional, postpartum care is important! To help aid in your postpartum recovery check out our favourite products from small Australian businesses packed into one bundle. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebirthstore.com.au\/collections\/pain-relief\/products\/vaginal-birth-recovery-kit?ref=tnz3oj7jx5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a> to purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><b>Aromatherapy\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Website-featured-images-67.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-150400 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Website-featured-images-67-300x171.png\" alt=\"essential oils for labour\" width=\"179\" height=\"102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Website-featured-images-67-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Website-featured-images-67-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Website-featured-images-67-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Website-featured-images-67-1536x878.png 1536w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Website-featured-images-67-450x257.png 450w, https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Website-featured-images-67.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><\/a>Essential oils are powerful mixtures of aromatic plants and scents that can trigger reactions in your body and brain that can help you keep calmer and more comfortable during labour. Essential oils and the conditioning that can be created through their use, are said to be helpful in relieving anxiety, nausea, and pain during labour and birth. \u2060To learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/aromatherapy-for-pregnancy-labour-and-birth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>. You can purchase your essential oils <a href=\"https:\/\/ecomodernessentials.com.au\/?utm_source=CommissionFactory&amp;utm_medium=AffiliateMarketing&amp;utm_content=Text+Link&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_term=hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au&amp;cfclick=eb1df282976a405fbb92e76be9a2a6f9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you know better you can do better! Knowledge is truly power and this is why we provide birthing parents with loads of resources to further help educate parents about everything childbirth! 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