We offer several options so you can choose the course that best fits your needs, personality, and schedule.

? Hypnobirthing Australia™ classes – These are taught by Amy S or Amy M, highly experienced educators offering the branded Hypnobirthing Australia™ programme.

? Pip’s Independent Birth Savvy Bub Savvy Workshop – This is my signature workshop. While I’m no longer affiliated with Hypnobirthing Australia™, I’ve drawn on over 20 years of experience as a midwife, lactation consultant, and childbirth and early parenting educator to create a programme that goes beyond traditional hypnobirthing.

You’ll still learn all the powerful mindset and breathing tools that make hypnobirthing so effective — but we also explore topics that are essential for a smoother transition into parenthood, including:

• Breastfeeding and the first hours after birth

• Newborn sleep and normal infant behaviour

• Early parenting, attachment and emotional well being

? Vicki’s Streamlined Evening Course – Vicki has over 10 years of hypnobirthing experience and runs her own 9-hour evening programme, often described as “hypnobirthing without the fluff.” It’s perfect if you’re short on time but still want the key tools and mindset shifts.

Absolutely! In fact, I encourage it.

Your birth partner plays a crucial role in helping you stay calm, focused, and supported throughout labour and birth.

All of our courses include tools and scripts specifically for partners — so they’ll know exactly how to help with breathing, relaxation, advocacy, and emotional support.

Many partners tell me they feel far more confident and connected after attending.

Click the link to watch me get a little bit passionate about the subject on the 9 News Today show.

And here’s what parent Dan had to say: “Hypnobirthing gave me all the knowledge, tools, confidence, and positive mindset that I really needed to be an effective and supportive birthing partner when our little boy Ted was born in October. The classes were so much more educational than I could have imagined and the birth was such a team effort as a result. Thanks for Pip!”

I taught the Hypnobirthing Australia™ program for over 10 years, and it’s a fantastic course. However, by becoming independent, I’ve been able to expand and personalise what I teach.

My course covers all the same key hypnobirthing principles — understanding how the mind and body work together, releasing fear, using deep relaxation, and creating calm confidence for birth. But I’ve added much more, drawing on my background as a midwife, lactation consultant (IBCLC), and early parenting educator.

In addition to birth preparation, we also explore:

• Breastfeeding and how to support your baby’s natural feeding instincts

• Newborn sleep, attachment and biologically normal night-time patterns

• Emotional adjustment and the realities of the fourth trimester

It’s ideal for parents who want to feel prepared for both birth and life with a newborn.

Both courses are designed to help you feel calm, confident, and informed as you prepare for birth — but they differ in style, length, and content focus.

? Pip’s Birth Savvy Bub Course

My course offers a comprehensive approach to birth and early parenting. While it includes all the key hypnobirthing tools and mindset techniques, I also integrate my experience as a midwife, lactation consultant, and early parenting educator. This means we go beyond birth preparation to include:

• Breastfeeding and how to support your baby’s natural instincts

• Newborn sleep and settling (without sleep training)

• Early parenting, attachment, and emotional adjustment

? Vicki’s Streamlined Evening Course

Vicki has over 10 years of experience teaching hypnobirthing and has created her own 9-hour, 3-evening version—often described as “hypnobirthing without the fluff.” It’s perfect for parents who want the key tools and mindset work in a shorter, more time-efficient format.

If you choose Vicki’s course, you can always add my Life with a Newborn Workshop or one of my online courses — Mastering Breastfeeding or the Baby Sleep Masterclass—to feel fully prepared for those early weeks at home.

Both options are taught by experienced educators and are based on evidence-informed, practical approaches to childbirth.

The best choice depends on whether you prefer evenings or a weekend and how deep you’d like to go into early parenting topics.

My workshops are held at a variety of venues across Perth, depending on the workshop date and group size.

As venues occasionally change, I recommend checking the individual event listing for the most up-to-date location details before booking.

Venue information, parking instructions, and any other relevant details will be provided prior to the workshop.

If you have any questions about a particular venue, please feel free to contact me before booking.

If you are not booked into Pips workshops, then we highly recommend my Life with a Newborn Workshop, which perfectly complements any birth preparation course.

This workshop focuses on what comes after birth—the part many parents tell me they wish they’d prepared for sooner!

You’ll learn about:

?? Breastfeeding and the first 72 hours

?? Normal newborn sleep and feeding rhythms

?? Baby communication and responsive care

?? The transition to parenthood and protecting your wellbeing

If you prefer to learn online or want to start preparing right away, you might also love my self-paced courses:

? Mastering Breastfeeding: Your Essential Guide to a Confident Start – everything you need to know to establish breastfeeding successfully.

? Baby Sleep Masterclass – evidence-based guidance on normal infant sleep without sleep training myths.

Both are designed to give you practical tools and confidence as you prepare for life with your baby.

That’s such an important question — and one I get asked often. ?

The tools and techniques you’ll learn in my courses are valuable for all types of births, not just “natural” ones. Whether you have a spontaneous labour, an induction, or a caesarean, or need medical support along the way, you can still use your breathing, relaxation, and mindset tools to stay calm, informed, and connected.

Birth doesn’t always follow the plan, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be positive. With the right preparation, you can adapt to whatever unfolds while still feeling safe, respected, and proud of your experience.

If you’re planning or considering an induction, I also offer an online course — The Positive Induction Course — which dives deeper into what to expect, how to work with your body during induction, and how to make confident, informed decisions every step of the way.

? Learn more about The Positive Induction Course 

Some private health funds do offer rebates for childbirth education classes — but this usually applies only to Pip’s workshops, as she is the only registered midwife on the team.

Rebates vary depending on your individual policy and provider, so it’s best to check directly with your health fund to see what’s included under antenatal or childbirth education benefits.

If your fund does cover it, we’re happy to provide an itemised receipt with Pip’s midwife provider details to support your claim.

To confirm your booking, a non-refundable deposit is required. The final payment is due 14 days prior to the course start date.

If you need to withdraw due to extenuating circumstances, you’re entitled to a refund (less the non-refundable deposit and GST) up to 7 days before the course begins, or you may transfer to another course if places are available.

Please note: no refunds are given for a change of mind, and all changes must be made in writing.

In the unlikely event that a class is cancelled by Perth Hypnobirthing & Co, a full refund will be issued.

All classes are facilitated by qualified educators, and if your practitioner is unavailable, another qualified educator will step in to run the session.