Positive Births – Hypnobirthing Antenatal Classes NZ
Transform your Birth experience with expert Hypnobirthing Classes in Auckland & Online throughout New Zealand
Funded Short Courses available for couples due April – July 2026
(classes are held online only)
Register your interest here
Welcome to Positive Births
Welcome to Positive Births, where expert hypnobirthing merges with compassionate antenatal education. Founded by Helen Bartrom, a certified hypnobirthing practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and mum of three, we’ve been supporting Kiwi families since 2007.
Our comprehensive antenatal classes combine proven hypnobirthing techniques with practical birth preparation, giving you the knowledge and confidence to navigate your unique birth journey. From Auckland and throughout all communities across New Zealand, we’ve helped thousands of parents experience calmer, confident and more positive births.
What sets us apart:
We don’t just teach hypnobirthing, we provide complete birth education that prepares you for all possibilities. Our classes cover breathing techniques, relaxation methods, partner support strategies, and evidence-based information about birth choices. You’ll receive our exclusive Positive Births resource book [Link to /resources page], guided hypnobirthing practice tracks [Link to /digital-resources page], and ongoing support throughout your pregnancy.
Whether you choose our group antenatal classes in Auckland, private sessions, or our online hypnobirthing course, you’ll gain practical skills that work in any birth setting.
The Positive Births Hypnobirthing program is a practical course that focuses on preparing parents for a more positive birth regardless of the set of circumstances they face on their journey.
Therefore whether it be a totally natural birth or a birth with intervention the skills will be useful and relevant.
How we give birth does matter. Not just for the day itself, but for the journey ahead. Having a positive and empowering start to your journey can have a lifelong impact on both mother and baby.
Why do a course with Helen?
Choosing Helen means learning from one of New Zealand’s most experienced and trusted hypnobirthing experts. With over 18 years supporting Kiwi families, Helen brings a unique depth of expertise to every antenatal class.
Helen is not only a certified hypnobirthing facilitator, she’s a qualified hypnotherapist who truly understands how the mind and body work together during birth. Having taught thousands of couples across Auckland and throughout New Zealand, she’s refined her approach to focus on what genuinely works in real birth situations.
Her expertise is so respected that Helen now trains other practitioners to teach hypnobirthing. When you attend our antenatal classes or online hypnobirthing course, you’re learning from a true master of the method, someone who’s dedicated nearly two decades to helping New Zealand parents experience positive, confident births.
What is a Positive Birth?
A positive birth doesn’t mean everything goes exactly according to your birth plan. It’s not about having a “perfect” or pain-free experience. Real births often involve unexpected twists, turns, and challenges and they can still be deeply positive and empowering.
Through our hypnobirthing antenatal classes, you’ll discover that a positive birth is one where:
You have practical skills to work with your body through each stage of labour, using specific breathing and relaxation techniques that actually work
You feel calm and confident rather than fearful, knowing you’re prepared for whatever your birth journey brings
Your birth is free from overwhelming fear because you understand how labour works and trust your body’s natural ability (plus we offer a specific fear release exercise to help you move through any pressing or difficult issues)
You feel safe, supported and respected throughout your experience, whether birthing at home, in hospital, or in unexpected circumstances
You and your partner feel empowered to make informed choices for you and your baby, able to ask the right questions at the right time
You can look back knowing you did your best with the knowledge and skills you had – that’s what truly matters
This is exactly what our hypnobirthing and antenatal classes prepare you for. Whether you join us in Auckland or access our online course from anywhere in New Zealand, you’ll gain the tools, knowledge, and confidence for your positive birth.
Want to learn more before committing to a course?
Explore the Positive Birth delete in NZ book to discover more about the positive birth philosophy and see if our hypnobirthing approach resonates with you. Or Listen to The Positive Births NZ podcast available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.
Listen to what others have said about how the course helped them through a variety of situations
Positive Births day retreat – Sun 15 March 2026
For couples due April – August 2026 this is a special day of learning, relaxation and connection.
Join Helen and other like minded couples at Bali Garden, Matakana to get started on your positive birth journey.
Followed by 2 online live sessions plus ongoing support.
Testimonials
“Helen’s genuine and warm aura underpins everything she teaches which makes the whole experience easy and enjoyable to connect with – it feels safe and comfortable, which can be hard to achieve when the topic could be viewed as quite a ‘scary’ one.”
Victoria
This course is the best way to prepare mind, body and soul for the arrival, birth and upbringing of a child. We enjoyed this well planned and executed course; the welcoming, sharing atmosphere facilitated by Helen and the feeling of a safe non-judgemental environment.
The knowledge we gained was relevant and applicable, these techniques are useful for life!”
Kyra and Ben
“The birth itself was amazing, it was exciting and enjoyable. You can feel any discomfort float away with your breath and visualisation.
I definitely recommend HypnoBirthing and Helen to every pregnant woman. I am so happy about my birth and love thinking back on it.”
Miranda
Why Book Your Hypnobirthing Classes with Positive Births?
18+ Years of Proven Expertise
Helen has taught over 2,000 couples across Auckland and New Zealand, refining her hypnobirthing approach with every birth story she supports.
Real Results from Real Parents
Hear from parents who’ve successfully used our hypnobirthing techniques in homes, hospitals, and birthing centres – proof these methods work in any setting.
Practical Skills for Birth & Beyond
Learn down-to-earth, realistic techniques you’ll use during pregnancy, labour, and daily life with your newborn.
Engaging, Relaxed Learning
Positive, inspiring information delivered in Helen’s warm, entertaining style well-organized without being overwhelming.
Start Immediately
Book today and receive a FREE Positive Birth Preparation relaxation hypnosis exercise to begin practicing right away.
It was such a beautiful experience, thank you so much!!! 100% recommended ⭐️
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