Born2Birth Hypnobirthing

24 Nov 2023
adame588
Worst company ever Jo was late, dude and expensive!

11 Dec 2015
craig-jeffery642
i highly recommend this to all types of partners. i was very skeptical but found my partner really relied on me during the birth of our son and found that i was quite involved in the birth experience. thanks to all the relaxation and breathing techniques we learned out birth was a very positive experience I think this is a must to change your attitudes leading up to birth thank you jo

22 Jun 2015
lucyt639 from Bundoora
After chatting with the staff at the hospital we are birthing at, discovered that breathing techniques were not going to be taught in classes provided. So we did some research into external classes that provide this, and came across Jo, she had wonderful reviews, so we decided to give her class a go. And boy were we happy we did so, we went there expecting to be taught only how to breath through labor, but we left feeling empowered, confident and with the knowledge to have a comfortable and even enjoyable, birthing experience. Nothing like the horror of what you see on TV these days. We are so happy that we did the 2 day course with Jo, she is extremely caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable & friendly. She makes you feel very comfortable in her home. She offers you further help after the course in complete if you desire it. We can not wait until my birthing day. Thank you Jo xx

02 Dec 2014
bethc6 from Reservoir
Jo's classes were fantastic. She was knowledgeable, open and created an environment where we felt comfortable to ask any question. We ended up having a drug free birth and arrived at the hospital fully dilated after 7 hours of labour at home. Without the techniques we learnt we would not have been able to progress as far as we did. The class itself and the resources provided as part of the class were excellent preparation and we will be returning for a refresher coure when we feel ready for the next one!!

08 Nov 2014
brittanym4
My partner and I were do blessed to have participated in Jo's classes, they are intimate, and provide you with the confidence to achieve your "dream birth" we were pregnant with our first and I wanted to have this amazing experience of "I can't wait to do it all over again" feeling. So after the classes we asked Jo to attend the birth of our first to keep us focused. And it was everything and more of could asked for, she keeled us grounded and gave my partner the confidence to support me through the whole process. Jo makes it a personal experience not just a job to her, she stayed many hours after to the birth to share in the moment also and to make sure we 110% fine before she left, she is an amazing women and I can't highly recommend her classes enough. I will keep this memory with me for a life time and it wouldn't have been such a positive experience without Jo. Thank you xxx

06 May 2014
trilbyrouxd
Jo was helpful, informative and friendly. It was easy to chat to her and she was great at providing information tailored to my specific situation (twins, 1 breech). I was able to achieve a non-medicated natural twin birth with a breech extraction - thanks to the techniques she taught me. If I ever have any more children, I will certainly contact her again.

21 Apr 2014
michaeld45 from Pascoe Vale
Highly recommend for any expecting couples, whether it be first time or those who may not have had a great experience previously. Makes a big difference when both mother and partner are equipped with a number of different tools and techniques to assist along the way. Made a huge difference for us personally.

08 Jan 2014
sharonr29
I didn't hesitate in calling Jo as soon as i found out I was pregnant with my second child. My husband & I had attended Joanne's course mid our first pregnancy. Working in a maternity hospital as a anesthetic nurse I am more than aware how unpredictable & intense birth can be. I prepared intensely for the first birth and practiced hypnobirthing techniques while envisioning my ultimate birth. When it came time to get ready for my second birth I felt confident but felt I needed some work on trusting my body & releasing some fears I had held onto subconsciously. I organized a private session with Jo where she provided me with a little refresher & advice I needed to trust my body. Im happy to say that hypnobirthing saw me through a more intense shorter labour. My second son was welcomed in water at the Mercy FBC with Joanne by my side as my Doula. I believe both my births would have taken a very different path if Ihadn't invested in Born2birth Hypnobirhing class & can't recommend Jo highly enough to all of my pregnant friends & colleagues.

01 Jan 2014
katep28
Jo's classes should be compulsory for all pregnant women Women really need better access to education on the birthing process so they can make more informed decisions. Every pregnant woman needs a Jo in their life to give them such info!

05 Jun 2013
michellem577 from Chirnside Park
My husband and I were interested to learn more about hypnobirthing when we found that we were expecting our second child and also after feeling that we had little control over the long and difficult birth of our first child. A close friend recommended Born2Birth Hypnobirthing classes. We are so glad she did! Jo made us feel instantly welcome and at ease. The classes were informative, relaxed and enjoyable. Jo was very knowledgable and encouraging. The skills gained from our classes were very helpful in planning our birth, during labour and even following the birth. My husband and I felt a lot more empowered and were a great team. I was able to have the natural birth experience that I had hoped for. Recovery after the birth was much improved and helped to provide a great start for our new life as a family of four. When people ask me how the birth was I tell them that it was great and I mean it! I feel really grateful to Jo for helping to make such a difference. I would highly recommend Born2Birth to all expectant parents.

27 Feb 2013
heidihides from Pakenham
After the very long and somewhat traumatic birth of my first son, Harrison, I knew there had to be a better way to birth a baby. When I fell pregnant the second time I was determined that I wouldn't have the same birthing experience this time round. After some research I found Jo at Born2Birth Hypnobirthing. I attended the classes and found Jo to be friendly, compassionate, very informative and very focused on the individual. Jo teaches techniques that will help you achieve the best birthing experience possible. I would recommend Jo and Born2Birth Hypnobirthing to anyone and everyone that is pregnant! She is truly amazing and I'm sure that without her techniques and guidance I would not have birthed my daughter naturally and with out pain relief. I really cant thank you enough Jo!!

07 Feb 2013
rosiem5 from Hurstbridge
Jo really helped me feel positive and relaxed about my upcoming birth experience. The relaxation techniques were invaluable during the labour and enabled me to stay calm throughout and achieve a natural birth that left me on a high for days afterwards. My partner got a lot out of the course and was a fantastic support leading up to and during the birth. Thanks Jo.

17 Dec 2012
jenw1 from Lilydale
We took a hypnobirthing class with Jo in May 2012 to prepare for the birth of our first child, due in June. The course was very informative and Jo was an excellent teacher. She was also very accommodating, visiting our home to go through the second session as my husband couldn't attend. I didn't have much time to practice the breathing/relaxation methods we learned but during my labour I definitely felt I was able to relax and was confident in the knowledge that my body knew what it was doing. My 10lb baby boy was born naturally and I know in part I have Jo to thank for this. I can highly recommend her and plan to do a refresher course the next time we're pregnant.

25 Oct 2012
lisawhiston from Lower Plenty
Jo offers a fantastic, calm and informative Hypnobirthing experience in the comfort of her home. I found the 2 days to be extremely informative but in a very personal and relaxed atmosphere. Best of all, it helped me achieve a calm, natural birth experience - which I had really been hoping for.

19 Sep 2012
strawberrymojo from Ringwood East
The hypnobirthing sessions were really enjoyable, relaxing and informative. Joanne gave me heaps of confidence that I could in fact do it naturally and that fear was not only unnecessary but unwelcome. The relaxation techniques and visualisations were amazing throughout the latter part of my pregnancy. Although I didn't end up using the actual 'hypnobirthing' techniques during my super-quick and intense labour, the overall confidence I gained and thought-processes I learned meant that I was able to face it without fear and I'm sure that this resulted in a natural, drug-free and positive (yes, it is possible!) birth experience.

10 Sep 2012
jo.ng5 from Carnegie
My husband and I attended a small class at Jo's home, and also a private session in our own home. Jo is such a lovely person and we are so pleased we found out about Hypnobirthing and did the course with Jo. We learnt so much and feel so much more confident and can't wait for the birth of our first baby. I used to be so terrified at the thought of labour and birth, but now I know there is no need to be, I know that I am a woman and birth is what I am made for. I know that sounds super corny but it's true! Also my husband feels he is ready to be an important and active supporter during all aspects of the labour, not just take up space and stand around being 'useless.' I highly recommend Hypnobirthing, and Jo is wonderful

30 Jul 2012
coleenr
A great introduction to Hypnobirthing. Jo made us feel immediately at ease in her lovely home. An excellent two-day course with a variety of different learning techiniques in self-relaxation, open discussion and dvds. Jo provided us with wonderful lunches and an endless supply of tea, coffe and snacks. A great course, in a wonderful setting which allows you to immerse yourself in the power of self-belief, relaxation and the wonders of nature.

26 Jun 2012
katmcmaster from Hampton
For those looking to pursue a natural birth, Hypobirthing is a fantastic approach, and Jo is a great teacher. The relaxation techniques worked really well and I felt very comfortable talking with Jo and learning about the whole birthing process. Surprisingly my husband also got a lot out of the courses and although they are not cheap you get a lot of value out of the whole experience and I would strongly recommend Jo.

09 Jun 2012
colleenw5 from Mitcham
Jo was fantastic, understanding and very knowledgable. We really enjoyed the contents of the classes and the comfortable environment she created.

22 Mar 2012
sharonr16 from Richmond
I can honestly say that I have released all my fear in relation to child birth since attending Joanne's Born2Birth Hypnobirth classes. This fear built from the opinions of others, scary birth stories and witnessing high intervention births first hand in my profession as an anaesthetic nurse. I now sit comfortably knowing we have invested time in gaining valuable techniques & skills introduced to us by Joanne & her informative Hypnobirthing course. I now trust my body and my baby, what ever path our birthing takes and we welcome the birthing day of our first child. I highly recommend expecting parents to take this course.

21 Mar 2012
georgiap2 from Diamond Creek
Was a great experience, we felt very welcome and comfortable and were 100% satisfied with the knowledge and information we came away wih. Jo is a great teacher with own personal experiences. We highly recommend this Hypnobirthing course. Thank you Jo.

21 Mar 2012
micaelah from Coburg
Jo is a lovely, warm person and you immediately feel comfortable asking her any question about birthing. We had a wonderful hypnobirth which I am sure can be attributed partly to Jo's calm manner of teaching, which we carried with us during the birthing of our baby. We highly recommend her.

21 Jul 2011
allyr3 from Ringwood North
Wonderful experience, extremely helpful for training your body and mind to be calm, deeply relaxed, and in control of your birth! Highly recommended to anyone who wants to experience Natural birth. Thank you Jo!!! :)

07 Jun 2011
ruthz1
We really enjoyed our classes with Jo Brimelow in hypnobirthing. We found Jo's approach to be very positive and encouraging. Jo is a lovely teacher to work with, she was able to tailor the classes to our needs, clearly explained the theory and lead us through many practice examples of relaxation, breathing and visualizations. We are happy to recommend Born2Birth for anyone wishing to feel more confident and prepared for their birth experience.

15 Apr 2011
christiner5 from Mitcham
Jo provided us a one on one course which we were so grateful for as my husband and I left it until I was 34 weeks pregnant before we decided that this was how we wanted to birth. Jo was able to attend our house and fit into our schedule which just made it so easy for us. We felt that she adapted the course to fit us perfectly as we had already done the background reading. Jo answered all our questions and we feel so confident as our birthing day is just around the corner. I look forward to telling my pregnant friends about my experience and will not hesitate to recommend Jo.

15 Sep 2010
jenc1 from Warrandyte
Jo and the Calm Birth principles set us up really well for the arrival of our beautiful little son. Jo is really approachable, she's been through it all and gave us the tools, understanding and advice we needed for labor and birth. Highly recommend the Calm Birth way and Jo.