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Hypnobirthing

021 258 4418

Hypnobirthing

Calm birthing with Hypnobirthing Techniques

Welcoming your baby in calm, love, and trust - learn Hypnobirthing in the way that feels right for you.

For the Mother-to-be and her birthing companion.

Two ways to learn

Private in-person sessions in Hamilton, New Zealand (Zoom sessions are also available), or a Self-paced online course you can take from anywhere. 

Private in-Person Course (or Zoom) 

Every couple receives 5 hrs private tuition plus the full online Calm Birthing resource package, including 12 online modules, 54 lessons, and a complete audio library for continued home practice.

Online Self-Paced Course 

Every couple receives the full online Calm Birthing resource package, including 12 online modules, 54 lessons, and a complete audio library for continued home practice.

A Positive and Empowering Start:

Birth is a sacred journey  and every mother deserves to feel calm, supported, and confident as she welcomes her baby.

Calm Birthing with Hypnobirthing techniques gives you the tools to approach labour with greater ease and trust in your body’s natural ability. You’ll learn practical skills in breathing, relaxation, and visualisation, supported by self-hypnosis and hypnotherapy techniques that have been used for decades in childbirth.

Whether you prefer personalised private sessions or the flexibility of an online course, the outcome is the same: a calmer, more positive birth experience for you and your baby.

Why Choose Calm Birthing?

  • Reduce fear and tension during labour
  • Support your body’s natural birthing physiology
  • Stay calm and confident, even if birth takes an unexpected turn
  • Learn practical tools for both mother and birth companion
  • Create a gentle, joyful welcome for your baby
 
This course complements the care provided by your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC), obstetrician and healthcare team.  It provides education, relaxation and mindset techniques to support you in preparing for birth and is not a substitute for medical advice or maternity care. 
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Two ways to learn!

The same empowering techniques in the format that suits you best.

The Calm Birthing Advantage

Prepare for birth with confidence, calm, and practical tools that support you and your baby.

Benefits of Calm Birthing with Hypnobirthing Techniques

  • Reduces fear and tension before, during, and after birth
  • Supports a more comfortable labour, often reducing the need for chemical pain relief
  • Can help shorten the first stage of labour
  • Maintains energy and focus during birth
  • Encourages bonding between mother, baby, and birth companion
  • Supports faster postnatal recovery
  • Empowers the birth companion to take an active, helpful role
  • Returns birth to a calm, positive experience

What You Will Learn

  • Breathing techniques to stay relaxed and focused during labour
  • Guided visualisations and meditations for calm and confidence
  • Self-hypnosis practices to manage stress, discomfort, and fear
  • Practical partner support skills to enhance teamwork during birth
  • Tools and strategies that can be applied in everyday life for ongoing wellbeing
  • How to stay centred and confident, even if birth plans change

 

Every birth is unique, but all mothers deserve to feel calm, supported, and empowered.

Choose the option that feels right for you:

Ready to Begin?

About Me:

Caterina originally trained as a Hypnobirthing™ childbirth educator in 2010 and, in 2012, developed her own Calm Birthing with Hypnobirthing Techniques programme. Designed for mothers worldwide, her course focuses on practical, effective tools for birth, stripped of unnecessary fillers, and supported by a wealth of guided audio resources for ongoing practice. Many of these tools are also practical life skills that can be applied long after birth, helping mothers stay calm, focused, and confident in daily life.

Caterina is also a professional hypnotherapist and adult educator with many years of experience guiding mothers and birth companions.

How You Can Learn

1. Private In-Person or Zoom Course (Hamilton, NZ)

  • 5 hours personalised tuition (usually two x 2 .5 hr sessions)
  • One-to-one guidance for mother and birth companion
  • Hands-on support and tailored practic

2. Online Guided Course (Anywhere in the world)

  • Self-paced learning with pre-recorded audios, practice sessions, and slide-based written modules
  • Access anytime, revisit lessons at your own pace
  • Optional add-on private session for personalised support

Classes

  • Relaxed and informal sessions
  • Strongly recommended that the birth companion attend all classes to understand and support the techniques
  • Participation in relaxation exercises is optional for the birth companion but recommended, as skills can be applied to many areas of life

Timing

  • Best to begin between 20–34 weeks, but it’s never too early or late
  • Courses can still be very valuable if started later, as long as completed before labour
  • Caterina has successfully worked with mothers as late as 38 weeks in private sessions
  • Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment

Resources

  • Suggested practice music: Cradled in Calm by Jeffree Clarkson (www.jeffreemusic.com)
  • Additional course notes and guided audios provided with both course options

Start the Online Course!

Learn at your own pace with lifetime access to the full Calm Birthing program, perfect for those who prefer flexibility or live further away.

Includes:

  • 12 self-guided modules / 54 lessons
  • Complete audio library for relaxation practice
  • Practical tools, visualisations, and birth partner support


Investment: Online –  $247


Start online course here!

Hypnobirthing Private Courses

$595 per couple - In person or via zoom

This private 5 hrs course is for the mother-to-be and her birthing companion.  It is taught over two sessions either in person or via zoom of approximately 2:30 hrs each. 

The sessions are comprehensive but relaxed and informal. During these sessions, I will be able to include any special individual needs you may require to assist you. 

As part of the course, couples receive the following resources:

5 hrs tuition in person or via zoom, A comprehensive 60 plus page manual plus several additional audio electronic recordings to assist with your relaxation, preparation and breathing practice at home  

Ongoing phone/email/zoom support is available until the birth of your baby if required.

Lifetime access to the complete 12-module online course (54 lessons + audios)

Contact me to book a suitable time...

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Pregnancy & Postnatal Wellbeing Support

Compassionate Support for Every Stage of Your Journey

Pregnancy, birth and the transition into parenthood can be exciting, joyful and deeply rewarding. They can also bring uncertainty, emotional challenges and significant life changes.

Caterina also offers private sessions for mothers who require support through pregnancy and early parenthood.

Every woman’s journey is unique. Whether you are preparing for the birth of your first baby, navigating a subsequent pregnancy, recovering from a previous birth experience, or adjusting to life with your newborn, personalised sessions can provide a calm, supportive space to help you move forward with greater confidence and emotional wellbeing.

Using hypnotherapy, relaxation techniques and many years of experience supporting expectant parents, each session is tailored to your individual goals and circumstances.

Pregnancy Support

Pregnancy is a time of enormous physical and emotional change. Sessions are designed to support your wellbeing throughout your pregnancy by helping you to:

  • Feel calmer and more relaxed.
  • Build confidence in yourself and your body’s abilities.
  • Develop practical relaxation and breathing skills.
  • Manage stress and feelings of overwhelm.
  • Improve relaxation and support restful sleep.
  • Prepare positively for labour and birth.
  • Feel emotionally supported throughout your pregnancy journey.

Preparing for Birth

Every birth is unique.

Whether you are planning a spontaneous labour, an induction, a vaginal birth or a caesarean birth, sessions can help you approach your baby’s birth feeling informed, calm and confident.

Together we can work on:

  • Building confidence for birth.
  • Releasing unhelpful fears and worries.
  • Developing deep relaxation skills.
  • Creating a positive mindset for labour.
  • Preparing mentally and emotionally for your chosen birth experience.
  • Strengthening your confidence in working with your maternity care team.

Support Following a Previous Difficult Birth Experience

A previous birth that was unexpected, frightening or disappointing can understandably influence how you feel about a future pregnancy.

If past experiences are affecting your confidence, sessions provide a gentle and supportive opportunity to explore those memories, reduce their emotional impact and prepare positively for your upcoming birth.

The goal is not to change what happened, but to help you move forward with greater confidence, peace of mind and trust in yourself.

Fear of Childbirth (Tokophobia)

If worries about labour or birth are affecting your enjoyment of pregnancy, you are not alone.

Sessions can help you develop practical relaxation skills, build confidence and create a more positive mindset as you prepare to welcome your baby.

Caesarean Birth Preparation

A positive birth experience is possible regardless of how your baby is born.

Whether your caesarean birth is planned or becomes necessary during labour, preparation sessions can help you:

  • Feel calm and emotionally prepared.
  • Reduce fear and uncertainty.
  • Build confidence in the birth process.
  • Create positive expectations.
  • Feel more connected to the experience of welcoming your baby.

Emotional Wellbeing After Birth

The weeks and months following birth bring enormous changes as you recover physically, adjust emotionally and settle into life with your new baby.

Sometimes this transition feels smooth, while at other times it can feel overwhelming.

Supportive sessions may help you to:

  • Rebuild confidence.
  • Develop effective relaxation skills.
  • Adjust to the many changes of early parenthood.
  • Process a difficult birth experience.
  • Strengthen emotional resilience.
  • Create space for self-care while caring for your baby.

Relaxation and Rest

Although life with a newborn can be demanding, learning how to deeply relax can be incredibly valuable.

Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques may help you:

  • Calm a busy mind.
  • Make the most of opportunities for restorative rest.
  • Feel more refreshed and emotionally balanced.
  • Support your overall wellbeing during the early parenting months.

Individualised Sessions

Every session is personalised to your unique situation, goals and stage of pregnancy or parenthood.

Whether you are seeking support during pregnancy, preparing for birth or adjusting to life after your baby’s arrival, sessions are designed to provide a safe, compassionate and supportive environment where you can develop practical skills, build confidence and move forward feeling more positive and empowered.

A Complementary Wellbeing Service

Hypnotherapy is a complementary wellbeing approach that supports relaxation, confidence and positive behavioural change. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure medical or psychological conditions and does not replace the care or advice provided by your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC), obstetrician, GP, midwife or other registered healthcare professionals.

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What couples are saying after finishing the course

"It was awesome. I feel much more confident and excited about birthing our baby" Birth Companion said "It was awesome - will help so much".
"It was a wonderful, educating and empowering course". Exceeded expectations, for both of us.
"It was amazing. I feel a lot more confident."
"Thank you so much Caterina, I feel so much more confident and excited about my birth."
"Loved the course - thank you so much for the tool set."
"Great class. Has definitely built confidence which is exactly what I wanted."
"Thank you very much."
"We enjoyed all aspects of the course and especially loved how we were getting so much information about the whole process of birthing."
"I think the course was great."
"I'm so glad I undertook these classes. I feel like I am far better equipped for birth than i ever would have been had I not done the classes. Thank you Caterina."
"Thank you for your support and all the tools we have now for the birthday of our little one."
"I came into class quite tense and anxious about my birth, now I feel very comfortable and empowered. Thank You."
"Very welcoming and calming!"
"This has been an excellent course, we have learnt so much and has been very valuable for the dad's to know their role and how they can be a part of the whole process."
"Thank you so much - feel so prepared and relaxed - amazing experience"
"Thank you! This class has already helped relax to give me confidence for the birth. It has also given my partner a role and given him breathing techniques for everyday life."
" Really enjoyed the course. I feel so much calmer and prepared. I cannot wait for the labour of love. The techniques also helped me relax when I had to present/facilitate workshops at work."
"The class was fantastic! I would highly recommend it."
"I feel a completely different approach to our birth now than what I had previously. I was not expecting this, so thank you."
"The experience has just been life-changing. After our first session, we already felt more confident, empowered and prepared for our birth. WIth more practice - we are now looking forward with excitement to meeting our baby and experiencing the birth.