HypnoBirthing & Childbirth Education

What is HypnoBirthing?

HypnoBirthing is a comprehensive childbirth education program that combines deep relaxation, visualisation, breathing techniques, and self-hypnosis to help you have a calmer, more comfortable, and more positive birth experience.

It's not about "being hypnotised" — it's about learning to work with your body's natural birthing instincts, reducing fear and tension, and creating a sense of confidence and control throughout your pregnancy and birth.

How HypnoBirthing Can Help

• Reduce fear and anxiety around birth
• Decrease perception of pain during labour
• Promote relaxation and reduce tension
• Shorten labour duration
• Improve oxygen flow to baby during birth
• Increase confidence and sense of control
• Support a faster recovery post-birth

Our Approach

Leigh-Anne Simms is a former HypnoBirthing Australia Practitioner and Childbirth Educator with postgraduate training in this area. While she no longer facilitates HypnoBirthing courses directly, her extensive training in this modality informs her holistic approach to women's health, pregnancy support, and family wellness.

For families interested in HypnoBirthing, we can connect you with qualified practitioners in the Townsville area and support your birth preparation through naturopathic care — including nutritional support for pregnancy, herbal medicines safe for pregnancy, and emotional wellbeing strategies.