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Here are a some resources to support you through your perinatal journey:

HypnoBirthing & Birth

HypnoBirthing International

Evidence-Based Birth

Perinatal Mental Health

Centre for Perinatal Excellence (COPE)

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia

Mum Space

Pregnancy & Parenting 

Baby Centre

Raising Children

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✨ What happens when you get to 41 weeks pregnant? ✨ ⠀⠀ I have one of my HypnoBirthing mumma’s who just attended her 41 week midwife appointment! She was shocked to find that it was just assumed that she would schedule in an induction, not to mention the array of other medical interventions that were offered! She was told that she would receive an internal exam, a stretch and sweep & make an induction booking - all of these things being completely standard (with very little information provided to her in order for her to fully provide informed consent)! Luckily, she had completed the HypnoBirthing Program, and felt confident to ask questions, seek the evidence of the suggested interventions, and ultimately made the decision to trust her body and her baby and wait until her labour commenced naturally! • • It saddens me that hospital policy often dictates how your labour & birth will play out, and unfortunately a lot of those policies are not in the best interest of mum! For example, most hospitals will strongly encourage you to schedule an induction if you reach 41+3... however you are technically not ‘post date’ until 42 weeks. How crazy is that? Our bodies are perfectly designed to birth our babies, so why would we interfere with that process (unless there is a medical issue present)? And don’t get me started about the risks of induction! • • Moral of the story - do your research so that you can make informed decisions about your labour & birth, rather than ‘going with the flow’ (which essentially equates to a hospital birth with high intervention & increased risk of birth trauma)! ⠀⠀ #positivebirth #hypnobirthing #womensupportingwomen #monganmethod #hypnobirthinginaustralia #naturalbirth #hypnobirthingpractitioner #birthwithoutfear #hypnosisforbirth #divinefeminine #consciouspregnancy #powerofthemind #connectedbirth #hypnobirthinginternational #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #hypnobaby #gentlebirth #antenatalclasses #instinctivebirthing #calmbirth #powerfulwomen #birthbabyandbeyond #nomorefear #confidentbirth #yourstorymatters #hypnobabies
“Wow do I have the perfect birthing story for you! ⠀⠀ Welcoming baby Arlen John Petrulis at 5:20am 23.3.2020 8 pound 52cm 👶👶 ⠀⠀ I started getting small cramps at around 11pm the night before- nothing major. Went back to bed and laid there. The cramps progressed into small surges. I woke Justin and we turned the salt lamp on and he helped me count through them. Some of them were more intense than others but I was doing ok. I just bounced on my birthing ball and he just tickled my back and helped reminding me to breathe. ⠀⠀ At 4am I had a strong urge that I needed to go to the toilet but it turned out to be a very, very intense surge. I had a bloody show and I knew it was time to get to the hospital. ⠀⠀ We got to the Angliss where a midwife was waiting. My surges had gotten very close and intense by this stage and I knew he was close. ⠀⠀ They checked his heart beat when we got there and he was perfect so no monitoring was done. I told them I needed to push. 50 minutes and 3 big pushes later, baby Arlen was in the world. ⠀⠀ Drug and induction free ❤️ minimal natural tearing- no need for stitches. We came home after 10 hours and we are all doing perfectly! Couldn’t be more in love with our new family member and had such a positive birthing experience! The midwives called me the ‘birth Viking!’ ⠀⠀ ❤️❤️ Thank you for your classes! The techniques definitely helped and so glad we did the labouring at home. Definitely made the birth easier” ⠀⠀ Because we all need something to smile about, and a beautiful birth story certainly does it for me! I absolutely love supporting couples to prepare for their birth experience! Get in touch if you want more info on how I can support you on your pregnancy and birth journey! ⠀⠀ #positivebirth #hypnobirthing #womensupportingwomen #monganmethod #hypnobirthinginaustralia #naturalbirth #hypnobirthingpractitioner #birthwithoutfear #hypnosisforbirth #divinefeminine #consciouspregnancy #powerofthemind #connectedbirth #hypnobirthinginternational #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #hypnobaby #gentlebirth #antenatalclasses #instinctivebirthing #calmbirth #powerfulwomen #birthbabyandbeyond #nomorefear #confidentbirth
✨ Some simple tips to boost your mental health during these uncertain times ✨ ⠀⠀ As a psychologist, I have so much empathy and concern for everyone during this pandemic! I fear for everyone’s mental health, just as much as their physical health, so I thought I’d share a few little tips on how to maintain your mental health over the coming weeks 👆 ⠀⠀ 1. Practice mindfulness for 10 minutes each day. There are some amazing guided meditation apps that you can download - my favorite is Smiling Mind. ⠀⠀ 2. Choose a mantra or affirmation to focus on each day. To promote positive thoughts, have a mantra that you can bring yourself back to when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Some affirmations that might be helpful - ‘I am safe, healthy and calm’, ‘today I choose joy’, ‘I am strong and I will get through this’ ⠀⠀ 3. Get outside in nature rather than staying inside all day. While you’re there I want you to notice 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste! ⠀⠀ 4. Practice gratitude. There is a lot of shit going on at the moment, but there is also so much good in the world and a lot for us to be thankful for. In my family, each night at dinner we share our top 3 moments from the day. ⠀⠀ Given we all have a lot of time on our hands at the moment, this is the perfect time to start practicing some healthy habits that we can make part of our daily routine! Good luck, and please DM me if you need a little extra support... more than happy to chat! ⠀⠀ #panda #perinatalmentalhealth #melbournepsychologist #gratitude #positiveaffirmations #selfcare #selflove #selfcompassion #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalwellbeing #maternalmhmatters #babyblues #starttheconversation #postnataldepression #postnatalanxiety #womensupportwomen #mumstruggles #itsokaytonotbeokay #areyouokay #honestmotherhood #postnatalfitness #unitedmotherhood #womenshealth #mama #motherhoodunplugged #mentalwellness #mentalhealthresource #mentalhealing #mentalhealthsupport
✨ The impact of fear on labour ✨ ⠀⠀ This time last night I was feeling extremely overwhelmed & full of fear! I was worried about my health, the health of my toddler and unborn baby, my birth, my isolation... the list could go on. This fear and anxiety was definitely compounded by being tired and over-consuming media throughout the day. And then I realized, as I’m desperately waiting to go into labour, that it was NEVER going to happen while I felt that way. When our fight-flight response is activated, our body interprets that it is not safe to birth our baby! It’s like, in the old days, if there was a bear outside our cave... our bodies wouldn’t labour because there was a threat to our baby. And right now, there are bears everywhere - they are everywhere outside our house, on our phones & TV, in our conversations, and occupying our thoughts. • • So once I realized this, I made a conscious effort to engage in activities that would reduce my arousal and help me return to a state of calm. This included a lot of my hypnobirthing practices, including deep breathing, relaxation and music, and some lovely rebozo and light touch massage from my husband. In less than 10 minutes I returned to a state of calm! • • So this is a gentle reminder to everyone out there, but particularly the pregnant mumma’s awaiting the arrival of their beautiful babe, that it is so important to switch off, create calm in our environment, and relax! ⠀⠀ Photo @hannahelizabethphotography__ #hypnobirthing #calmbirth #relaxation #deepbreathing #perinatalmentalhealth
✨ Important Update ✨ ⠀⠀ I know there is a lot of uncertainty in the world at the moment - but amongst all the craziness, I am even more certain about how important preparing for your birth is going to be. A lot of hospitals are no longer offering childbirth education due to COVID-19, so it is an even better time to complete the HypnoBirthing Program with me. ⠀⠀ I just wanted to assure you that I am committed to ensuring that I can still serve pregnant families during these uncertain times, which is why I will be offering the classes via zoom if face-to-face classes are no longer an option. The groups will continue to remain small and intimate, and you will receive everything you need to prepare for your birth, and stay calm and relaxed through your pregnancy. ⠀⠀ When stress and anxiety seem to be a daily reality for so many pregnant couples at the moment, I know how important it is for you to have this education, as well as lots of support to reduce the stress response that can have such an impact on you and your baby. ⠀⠀ I have just released new course dates, with spots being extremely limited! So if you’re pregnant and due July or later... please check it out and get in touch! ⠀⠀ #positivebirth #hypnobirthing #womensupportingwomen #monganmethod #hypnobirthinginaustralia #naturalbirth #hypnobirthingpractitioner #birthwithoutfear #hypnosisforbirth #divinefeminine #consciouspregnancy #powerofthemind #connectedbirth #hypnobirthinginternational #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #hypnobaby #gentlebirth #antenatalclasses #instinctivebirthing #calmbirth #powerfulwomen #birthbabyandbeyond #nomorefear #confidentbirth #yourstorymatters #hypnobabies
Some more birth inspiration from one of my amazing HypnoBirthing mumma’s! She birthed her beautiful baby boy drug free in 15 hours... with her labour including a trip to Chadstone, a visit to her OB, and using all of her HypnoBirthing skills to arrive at the hospital fully dilated... 🙌 ⠀⠀ “Our labour from start to finish was just under 15 hours (9am was the first light surge at home to 11.57pm when Angus arrived at Cabrini Hospital), and we were able to deliver our wee baby boy drug free. ⠀⠀ I arrived at the hospital after 12 hours of labour fully dilated & ready to bring Angus into this world. The first midwife couldn’t believe that I was fully dilated with Angus head so low, so she had to get a second midwife to confirm exactly that, I was fully dilated. This was a magical feeling that I could get to this point solely using HypnoBirthing, a tens machine, and heat packs on my lower back. ⠀⠀ I was so proud of the whole birth and the outcome. It was everything I hoped for... the feelings, the sensations, the breathing through each surge, my mental strength to get through each surge without drugs and arriving at hospital 10cm dilated. I made it. I had a natural birth and was on such a high when our wee one arrived into this world.” ⠀⠀ Check out the link in my bio for her full birth story! I’m 38 weeks pregnant myself, and this birth story definitely gave me the extra boost in confidence... our bodies are so amazing! ⠀⠀ #positivebirth #hypnobirthing #womensupportingwomen #monganmethod #hypnobirthinginaustralia #naturalbirth #hypnobirthingpractitioner #birthwithoutfear #hypnosisforbirth #divinefeminine #consciouspregnancy #powerofthemind #connectedbirth #hypnobirthinginternational #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #hypnobaby #gentlebirth #antenatalclasses #instinctivebirthing #calmbirth #powerfulwomen #birthbabyandbeyond #nomorefear #confidentbirth #yourstorymatters #hypnobabies

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