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Hello

My name is Jess, and I am a Registered Midwife, Childbirth Educator and registered Hypnobirthing Australia practitioner, located in the beautiful town of Macedon. I have always had an interest in health, however, the one-box-fits-all approach of healthcare was never appealing, and this lead me into the world of midwifery. From the moment I saw a birth for the first time I was hooked. The transformation that a woman has when she is supported, educated, and empowered during labour and birth is awe inspiring, and I feel so honoured to be able to witness this daily as a midwife. I believe that every woman deserves individualised care, and the chance to experience a positive and empowered birth; and birth education is the way to achieve this. 

When I’m not in midwifery-land you may find me pottering in the garden, attending a pilates class, road tripping with my partner Jack and our gorgeous pup Luna, or enjoying a coffee and croissant at our local farmer’s market. I have a keen interest in aromatherapy, women’s health and wellbeing and recognising health as a multifaceted concept that includes physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing.

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What is the positive birth program?

The positive birth program is designed to help you achieve a positive and empowering birth. This looks different for each individual and so the program is highly adaptable to help you achieve your preferred birth experience, no matter how your baby decides to enter the world. The positive birth program uses Hypnobirthing Australia's teachings and incorporates relaxation tools such as breathing techniques, movement and massage, with childbirth knowledge and up to date evidence-based information to ensure you are well informed and able to advocate for your needs during labour and birth.

The idea of self-hypnosis is not a new concept. Hypnobirthing incorporates a combination of relaxation techniques to help you calmly bring your baby into the world and support your body to follow its natural process; of which women have been practicing for as long as we have been on this earth. Not only is this program beneficial for pregnant women, but it is also tailored to birthing support persons and giving them the tools and techniques to support and advocate for their loved one in labour. The aim of this program is to give you the tools and techniques to help you achieve the positive, calm and empowering birth that you desire, no matter what twists or turns you may meet along the way.

Current Offerings:

New classes added frequently, please check Instagram page for updates.
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Class Options

Offered privately or in a group. 12 hours of face to face content plus access to your own Hypnobirthing Australia Folio of Resources including practice albums, eBook, video links, and a physical folio. Presented over 
2 x 6hr or 4 x 3hr sessions. 

3 hour private course that is suitable if you have previously done a hypnobirthing program. 
The Hypnobirthing Australia Folio of Resources including practice albums, eBook, video links are included. 

Self paced online course from Hypnobirthing Australia, with the option of  the addition of a 90 minute or 3 hour private  session. Access to Hypnobirthing resources are limited. 

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Emma & Josh's Testimony

"I did Jess’s Breathe and Bloom hypnobirthing course in September 22 and honestly could not recommend it enough. As a first time mum, I had felt overwhelmed with everyone’s advice and too much info online and from lots of different midwives/ health care professionals to process, but with Jess I not only learnt everything i needed to, but felt I could ask any question I wanted and it was answered honestly - she said there was no silly questions and i truly felt that way! The techniques i learnt for breathing and mindfulness helped me go to 9cm dilated at home, before going to hospital and have the waterbirth i always dreamed of. My husband who did the course with me was shown by Jess how to support me, but also advocate for me and he felt so confident after the course and it showed in the birth suite! I honestly would not have got the birth i wanted without all the knowledge and techniques we learnt, not to mention it was fun too. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to know more about hypnobirthing and to give yourself every chance to have the birth experience you want. Nothing can guarantee your birth plan will actually go to plan but Jess helps you to understand your options and how to ask the right questions so whatever happens you feel safe that you have been able to be empowered. Thank you Jess for everything we could not have done it without you!"
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