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How Hypnobirthing Can Help You Have a Calm, Confident Birth my

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but for many mums-to-be, the thought of giving birth can bring up feelings of anxiety or fear. After all, birth is one of life’s most transformative experiences, and it’s completely natural to feel a little nervous about it.If you would like a calm natural birth (or  C section) you’ll want to find an experienced Hypnobirthing Practitioner North Adelaide.

That’s where Hypnobirthing comes in—an empowering method designed to help you approach your birth with confidence, calm, and trust in your body’s ability to do what it was designed to do.

As both a midwife and hypnobirthing practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how hypnobirthing can transform the birth experience. It’s not about eliminating pain (because let’s face it, birth is intense), but about helping you manage your mindset, breathe through the intensity, and stay relaxed—ultimately giving you a sense of control, peace, and empowerment.

In this post, I’ll share what Hypnobirthing is, how it can benefit you, and how you can take my hypnobirthing classes—whether through group sessions or online with a face-to-face option.


What is Hypnobirthing?

Hypnobirthing is a mind-body approach to childbirth that helps you approach birth with a calm, positive mindset. It focuses on using relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and visualizations to reduce fear and anxiety, allowing your body to work more efficiently during labor.

By preparing both your mind and body, hypnobirthing gives you the tools to feel confident and in control. It’s about trusting your body, knowing how to relax, and creating a space where you feel supported during birth.No matter how you choose to prepare for your birth, hypnobirthing is an empowering, positive way to approach labor and delivery. The right mindset and preparation can make all the difference in helping you feel calm and in control.

Hypnobirthing is built on three main principles:

  1. Relaxation – Learning how to deeply relax and let go of tension.

  2. Breathing Techniques – Using controlled breathing to help you stay calm and focused during labor.

  3. Positive Affirmations and Visualizations – Reprogramming your mind to stay calm, positive, and focused.


The Benefits of Hypnobirthing:

  • Reduced Anxiety: By preparing mentally, hypnobirthing helps you release fear and anxiety around birth.

  • More Relaxed Birth: Relaxation techniques help reduce tension, which can ease the physical intensity of labor.

  • Increased Confidence: The more informed and prepared you and your partner are, the more confident you’ll both feel.

  • Faster Labor: Studies have shown that relaxed mothers tend to have shorter, less complicated births.

  • Better Birth Outcomes: Less stress for mum can mean less stress for baby, and more positive birth experiences.


How My Hypnobirthing Classes Can Help:

Kate Bergamasco is a Hypnobirthing Practitioner North Adelaide offering two different hypnobirthing class formats to help you feel prepared, confident, and calm no matter  your location, schedule or preferences .

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Option 1: Hybrid Group Hypnobirthing Classes

If you love connecting with other expectant mums and learning in a supportive, community environment, my hybrid group hypnobirthing classes are a perfect choice. These are small, intimate classes where we’ll work together to practice breathing techniques, positive affirmations, and relaxation exercises.As soon as you book and pay for your class you’ll receive access to modules 1-2 to begin practise today!

What’s included:

    • In person sessions x 2  of hypnobirthing techniques and relaxation strategies

    • Guided visualizations to prepare you for your birth experience

    • Partner participation: Your birth partner will learn how to support you during labor

    • Group discussion: Share your thoughts, experiences, and support each other

These classes are a great way to build a network of other mums who are on a similar journey as you.

If this suits you BOOK HERE and begin today


Option 2: Online Hypnobirthing with one Face-to-Face Session

For those who prefer the flexibility of learning from home, I offer an online hypno-birthing program that includes everything you need to prepare for your birth, with the added benefit of one face-to-face session to personalize the experience and answer any questions you might have.

What’s included:

    • Access to a comprehensive online hypnobirthing course

    • Interactive modules on relaxation techniques, breathing, and mindset

    • A 1-hour face-to-face session (either in-person or via Zoom) to go over any questions and get support with your specific birth plan

    • Resources to help you stay calm and empowered through the final weeks of pregnancy

This option is ideal for those with busy schedules or who prefer to learn at their own pace but still want that personal connection and guidance.

If this is the best option for you BOOK NOW

Option 3: REFRESHER  Hypnobirthing class with one Face-to-Face Session

Suitable for those couples who have completed a Hypnobirthing Australia course in the past (with any practitioner)

BOOK A REFRESHER here

Get Started on Your Calm, Confident Birth Journey today

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Hypnobirthing Practitioner North Adelaide


Book Your Hypnobirthing Class Today!

If you’re ready to get started with an experienced Hypnobirthing Practitioner North Adelaide., book your hypnobirthing class now, and let’s work together to create the calm, confident birth you deserve.


Have Questions?

If you’re unsure which option is right for you or have any questions about hypnobirthing, feel free to contact me here—I’d love to help!

Who is kate bergamasco ?

Who is Kate Bergamasco ?

Let’s throwback to student midwife Kate Bergamasco –

This was me when I began my midwifery career. Although when I was 17 and fresh out of school.I knew from the time I was 16 when I witnessed a birth on work experience that I wanted to be a midiwfe
So this photo is me living my dream 

I was 22 years old and this was me during my midwifery training at Modbury hospital.My midwifery training days were focused on learning about how birth happened.We were taught to listen to mothers, build a rapport with families and become proficient at monitoring mums and babies through pregnancy , birth and the postnatal period..

By the end of the 12 month course we were all too aware that while we had passed our exams and delivered many babies, we still needed to gain a lot more experience .There was so much more to learn and I acknowledge now, 33 years on , I will never know everything.

I was very conscious even as a 22 year old graduate that my knowledge about helping mums breastfeed was limited.

WILL  I be able to breastfeed if my mother couldn’t ?

In 1990 so many practises we adopted with breastfeeding caused so much pain for mothers.We used to bath babies within the first hour of birth, we cut the umbilical cord as soon as the baby was out, we wrapped baby and THEN handed b aby to mum for her first breastfeed.We didnt know then the value of skin on skin or the golden hour.

I can remember mums with bleeding painful nipples trying to tolerate breastfeeds.and then sitting with red lamps faced toward their nipples to dry them out with the belief it would +toughen + them up.

No wonder so many mothers stopped breastfeeding before they even left hospital..

This experience is what lead e to study to be a  lactation consultant  , I wanted to ensure i could have a positive impact on mothers feeding journey.

Fortunately over the past 30 years our knowledge and practises have improved greatly and Im always quick to reasure mums whose own mothers couldnt breastfeed (in the 1990s) that our techniques have improved .

How have things changed ?

  • Skin on skin 
  • The golden hour
  • Rooming baby in with mum 
  • Not bathing baby in the first 3 days of birth
  • Giving mums and partners antenatal education on breastfeeding