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Hypnobirthing - Bendigo (Empowered To Birth) with Midwife - Debra Wakefield
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my labour experience was the most positive, empowered, beautiful experience that went exactly the way that I wanted it to go. 
my labour experience was the most positive, empowered, beautiful experience that went exactly the way that I wanted it to go. 

Hypnobirthing is not ”woowoo”. It is 100% evidence-based practice and was recommended by my healthcare professionals, colleagues and friends.

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Debra Wakefield17 November 2024Comment
I would do the whole thing again in a heartbeat. It was amazing!!
I would do the whole thing again in a heartbeat. It was amazing!!

We had the most amazing and incredible birth experience, even though my ideal labour went out the window. It turned into a 4 day ordeal

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Vaginal BirthDebra Wakefield15 May 2024
I know I gave it my all, and feel completely "guilt-free" about my caesarean birth.
I know I gave it my all, and feel completely "guilt-free" about my caesarean birth.

Deb, Thank-You for your course, and for teaching Josh how to be an amazing support person.

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Debra Wakefield1 March 2023
I feel healed;  I feel empowered and I am in awe of my beautiful little baby ~ (Harriet’s Birth)
I feel healed; I feel empowered and I am in awe of my beautiful little baby ~ (Harriet’s Birth)

I am shocked that my baby is here. It didn’t take long, and it wasn’t anywhere near the pain levels of my previous labour. I sense that I feel healed.  I feel empowered and I am in awe of my beautiful little baby.

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Debra Wakefield11 February 2023 Comment
Welcome to the Birth of Scars of Beauty
Welcome to the Birth of Scars of Beauty

I tell my friend Emma. I know she’s been through hard times with the whole pregnancy journey and we together, welcome the Birth of Scars of Beauty!

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Debra Wakefield11 February 2023Comment
Our son, River Hayes, was born on 11/10 at 5:23 am.
Our son, River Hayes, was born on 11/10 at 5:23 am.

River is beautiful, we have found our rhythm as a family of three. He is a very special little boy.

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Caesarean BirthDebra Wakefield28 November 2022Empowered to BirthComment
I still cannot believe how beautiful birth can be
I still cannot believe how beautiful birth can be

We cannot thank you enough for your support and preparation for our birth. It was everything we wanted and more.

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Debra Wakefield5 May 2022Comment
I asked for "pain relief" but my babies head was right there
I asked for "pain relief" but my babies head was right there

My Midwife told me to trust my body

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Debra Wakefield4 May 2022Comment
It was truly the most incredible moment of my life!
It was truly the most incredible moment of my life!

Unexpectedly, the discomfort from the contractions disappeared. I was them able to completely focus on breathing my baby through the birth canal.

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Debra Wakefield16 March 2022Empowered to irth Comment
We have found our groove as a family.
We have found our groove as a family.

It took 2 weeks before I really feel more settled and relaxed and confident. River is now 2.5 weeks old, he is beautiful and we have found our groove as a family of 3.

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Debra Wakefield11 November 2021Comment
My baby arrived when my baby was ready at 42 weeks and 2 days
My baby arrived when my baby was ready at 42 weeks and 2 days

When Claire was planning her Next Birth After Caesarean, she knew she needed to prepare with Mind, Body and Soul.

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Debra Wakefield24 September 2021VBACComment
 Quick arrival of Elsie
 Quick arrival of Elsie

My two births were like comparing bananas with apples.

I felt instantly calmer knowing I had supportive staff for my birth

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Debra Wakefield16 September 2021Comment
Meeting Maeve
Meeting Maeve

Our Unplanned Caesarean was extremely Empowering, as this time we equipped ourselves with knowledge and confidence

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Debra Wakefield23 July 2021Birth Stories, VBAC, VBAC Master-ClassComment
Two babies in 2 years, using Empowered to Birth techniques
Two babies in 2 years, using Empowered to Birth techniques

The knowledge and skills we gained held us in good stead for both births. We were able to be our own advocates, ask appropriate questions and understand the implications of all of our decisions.

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Debra Wakefield31 March 2021Birthing Master-Class, Birth StoriesComment
Dianna and Tom. A healing VBAC at home.
Dianna and Tom. A healing VBAC at home.

As a nurse, never in a million years would I have ever felt like my home was safer than a hospital but now I couldn't imagine preparing for birth in any other space.

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Debra Wakefield4 January 2021VBAC, Home Birth, Caesarean, Empowered to Birth, Birthing Master-ClassComment
Lucy and Daniel's Empowering Caesarean Birth
Lucy and Daniel's Empowering Caesarean Birth

Lucy had planned a natural birth, but needed a caesarean for baby Ashley’s safety.

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Debra Wakefield20 September 2020caesarean birth, emergency caesarean, staying in the Zen ZoneComment
I went from 4cm-10cm in just over an hour.
I went from 4cm-10cm in just over an hour.

By the time I had finished my Hypnobirthing and Birthing Master-Class, I was actually excited to give birth and was looking forward to it.

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Debra Wakefield5 February 2020Hypnobrthing, Hypnobirthing Australia, Positive Birth Program, Post Partum HaemorrhageComment
I am informed a Caesarean Birth is the best option ~ (josies Birth)
I am informed a Caesarean Birth is the best option ~ (josies Birth)

Our beautiful daughter enters the world.  She cries, she is healthy, and she is here.  Every cell in my body is overcome with emotion.  I am so grateful to all the staff at the hospital for assisting my beautiful daughter to enter the world through caesarean section.

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Debra Wakefield1 July 2018CaesareanComment
Cathy and Rob. I wished we knew this first time.
Cathy and Rob. I wished we knew this first time.

My second birth was peaceful and beautiful.

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Debra Wakefield21 July 2017Positive Birth Program, Hypnobrthing, Natural Birth, Drug Free Vaginal BirthComment
Megan and Ryan.  Dramatic Caesarean Birth
Megan and Ryan. Dramatic Caesarean Birth

Settle in with a cuppa.

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Debra Wakefield1 July 2017Comment
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Empowered To Birth - Debra Wakefield
36 The Boulevard,
White Hills, VIC, 3550,
Australia
0428 560 658 debra@empoweredtobirth.com.au
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I have the privilege of living and working from the beautiful Central Victorian town of Bendigo.

I would like to acknowledge The Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung people of the Kulin language group,

Traditional Custodians of this land I am coming from and pay my respects to all Elders past, present and emerging as they hold the memories, traditions and culture of this land.

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