NZ’s most trusted Hypnobirthing expert presents
One Day Positive Birth prep Retreat
The Positive Pregnancy and Birth preparation course at Bali Gardens, Matakana
Sunday 9 March 9:30am – 4pm
Join Helen, for the Positive Births one day retreat experience
enjoy guided meditation, deep relaxation, breath work, education, empowerment
and preparation for a positive birth experience
Sunday 9th March 2025
930am – 4pm
Bali Gardens, Matakana
What’s included in the course:
• 10 hours total tuition
(approx 6 hours live in person, plus 2 x follow up sessions online via zoom of 2 hours each)
• the Positive Birth in NZ book, set of affirmation cards, course workbook, 12 audio tracks to practise with. Plus online video content to refer to /refresh with after the course
• Morning tea and refreshments
• Lunch
• Ongoing support after the course
Your investment $425 per couple
Payment plans available
Space is limited to max 8 couples
Dates of follow up sessions:
Monday 17 & 24 March 7pm-9pm
Rest, relax or wander the gardens during breaks….maybe this will be the perfect opportunity for a babymoon?
During our day together you’ll have time to explore the gardens during breaks, (take advantage of some awesome scenery for a maternity photo shoot?). This could be the perfect opportunity to make a weekend of a ‘Baby Moon’. The local area is full of things to do – beaches, cafes, bush walks…..
For further queries and questions, reach out to helen@positivebirths.co.nz
“Hypnobirthing helped me to have the birth I’d dreamed of. The whole process was beneficial for my pregnancy and the birth itself was amazing. I definitely recommend Hypnobirthing and Helen to every pregnant woman. I am so happy about my birth and love thinking back on it.”
This course will help you to:
Increase your confidence, so you feel in charge of your birth
Find your sense of calm, control and ability to flow with whatever situations arise
Release any doubts and fears, so that your birth progresses smoothly
Learn how to work WITH your body to make birth easier and faster
Enjoy a more comfortable and positive birth experience
“The information made sense. If I hadn’t done this course I wouldn’t have found the techniques anywhere else, and I wouldn’t have known what to do. What I learned took away a lot of the unknown.”
You Receive:
8 hours of expert tuition which includes
How to understand the mind – body connection and use it to your advantage
How to use and benefit from hypnosis in your pregnancy and birth (& life beyond)
3 types of breathing techniques
Relaxation, anchoring and NLP tools
Fear release – an amazing exercise to become free of doubts, concerns, worries and fears
Guidance for both you and your partner on HOW to use these tools for birth
Course workbook and 12 audio tracks
“My birth was the BEST day of my life!
I used the positive affirmations all round the house. Leading up to my birth I listened to your tracks most nights. I used the visualisations and the breathing was amazing. Soft calm music and essential oils also played a big part.”
Without hypnobirthing my birth would have looked a lot different. I 100% recommend it. It’s the best investment no matter what your birth plan looks like.
Why do the course with Helen?
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There’s no other hypnobirthing teacher in NZ who has consistently taught for over 15 years, and to thousands
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Not every teacher has personally experienced using the program in their births, has hypnotherapy qualifications AND has created their own program complete with published book
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Helen also trains others to teach the program AND still has an undeniable love for sharing and guiding parents on their birth journey.
I want to inspire you to find the confidence and calm that you have WITHIN you. To support and guide you on your journey with practical tools and techniques that WILL make a positive impance on your experience.
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.
Got some questions? Or would you like to chat to Helen?
Frequently asked questions
When should I start the course?:
You can begin the course at any time, but we recommend the earlier the better (after 15 weeks). Commencing the classes earlier in your pregnancy will give you time to practice the relaxation and to enjoy a more relaxed pregnancy.
Some pregnant mothers (and their partners too) report how the tools and techniques they have learnt in their pregnancy helped them to sleep better, feel better, feel more positive and less stressed during their pregnancy – and so you may as well benefit from this for as much of your pregnancy as you can.
It’s also highly beneficial for baby for you to spend regular time in a state of relaxation during your pregnancy.
Plus the more you practise the tools in your pregnancy the more embedded in your life they will be – therefore become super easy to access in labour and birth.
However, it is never too late to start – you will still find the classes beneficial and valuable as long as you complete them prior to going into labour. Many couples have started the course late in their pregnancy (some as late as 37 weeks) and have still found it very beneficial – all agree it is better to do it later than never.
Does my partner/husband/birth support person need to do the course with me?
This is up to each couple. YES there is plenty of content in the course that birth support people will benefit from and many of the tools are useful for day to day life situations (eg the breathing and relaxation). YES it is great if your partner can be on board with all the tools you want to use in your birth and how they can best suport you. This course is designed for couples to learn together, but there may be some modules you do individually and some together.
Would this course be useful for me to do even if I don’t have a vaginal birth or I need intervention (eg pain relief, induction)?
Most definitely. The tools and techniques you will learn in your hypnobirthing course will be of use to you and your baby regardless of your birth experience. If medical intervention is required you will find yourself better able to remain calm and in control. Mums who have needed caesareans for medical reasons report that they were totally relaxed before, during and after the procedure and often feel their recovery was very quick.
This course is for EVERY birth situation!
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.”