Sacred Space Hypnobirthing Brisbane
Are you wanting to experience a positive birth for you and your baby? Do you look down at your ever-growing belly and worry about the upcoming birth experience? Do you want to have a natural birth that doesn’t involve feeling powerless, rushed or pressured?
Would you like to feel informed and empowered going into your baby’s birth day?
Women were created to give birth, our whole bodies were designed to conceive, grow and birth babies into the world. You have incredible strength and endurance and your body knows exactly what to do to bring your baby into this world.
Hypnobirthing is about empowering you with knowledge, skills and confidence to help you navigate your birth experience. It’s getting to know your mind and body and understanding the beautiful part you and your birth partner have to play in your baby’s birth experience.
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Hypnobirthing is so much more than birth education, or your standard antenatal classes. It’s about helping you achieve your hopes and dreams for your birth, regardless of what course your labour may take. It’s about providing a safe space to replace any fears of birth with confidence, not just for you, but for your birthing partner too.
Sacred Space Hypnobirthing Brisbane is part of Hypnobirthing Australia™, teaching the Positive Birth program, Australia’s most popular birthing class. The Positive Birth Program is a comprehensive birth education class and is geared towards parent’s needs, rather than the hospital’s policies and procedures. Midwives across Australia love supporting women who are hypnobirthing as they are educated, confident and know they have birth rights.
The program is interactive and encourages engagement with your birth partner so they understand exactly how they can support you in labour.
Hynobirthing classes are filled with valuable and powerful information designed to take the stress and worry out of your birthing day, including practical exercises, empowering birth videos and proven techniques to manage labour and positions to help create space in your pelvis.
Imagine feeling educated and empowered to make your own birthing choices for your baby.
Imagine feeling that you have given your baby the best start to life and be able to look back at your birthing experience in a positive way.
Find out more about Hypnobirthing here
What Our Happy Parents Say
Heavenly kahuna massage with Danielle! Thank you for such a transformational experience. Highly recommended!
William Simpson
12:20 04 Nov 23
I received a beautiful pregnancy Hawaiian Kahuna massage from Danielle and I left feeling so nurtured, nourished and stretched in my body. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is needing some extra TLC in their pregnancy. Thanks Danielle!
Alana Scott
22:53 29 Oct 23
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a Ka Huna massage from the lovely Danielle and it was nothing short of incredible. For me, it wasn't just about physical relaxation, but a mental and emotional journey to release blocked emotions from the chaos of motherhood and to restore balance.Danielle made me feel safe, respected and cared for. She checked in regularly with me and it was clear she is deeply committed to to her work and craft.I left this amazing experience feeling relaxed, calm, completely centred and with a renewed sense of vitality 💜I highly recommended booking in with Danielle x
Mel Perry
20:43 24 Sep 23
Danielle took my husband and I through her Positive Birth intensive program ahead of the birth of our first baby. The program helped to eliminate anxiety about giving birth by building up our understanding of birth physiology and the labour process, as well as our understanding of the typical medical processes and available interventions offered in hospitals. We learnt some great techniques for preparing for and getting through labour in a calm and positive way, as well as how to advocate for ourselves and our preferences if things did not go as planned. Both my husband and I felt much better prepared and ready following the class. My mindset in particular was much calmer and positive in the lead up to my labour, and we both felt the class made all the difference during my labour experience. Highly recommend for those who want to feel empowered and calm ahead of and through their birthing experience.
Katie Pitt
08:00 17 Sep 23
Highly recommend doing this class to all expecting parents, so much information and empowerment to go into labour with.
Shana O’Donnell
05:03 17 Sep 23
10/10 would recommend to any expecting parents, Danielle is a wealth of knowledge and experience. She has really eased any tensions we had before taking the course. Definitely feeling more confident.
Scott Guse
05:02 17 Sep 23
Danielle's class not only gave confidence to me but also to my husband to be able to advocate on my behalf! Although the class is a group setting Danielle makes the effort to tailor information to the individual needs of each mum in the room. I couldn't recommend this class enough!
Elise Andersen
04:03 17 Sep 23
Couldn’t recommend this experience enough! Very empowering experience, for both myself and my partner.
Lauren Wise
23:03 18 Aug 23
We cannot recommend Danielle and this class enough . From the absolute get go when we enquired about the class she was so kind, helpful and knowledgeable.After spending the 2 days learning all about hypnobirthing we can now take the skills and techniques learnt and integrate them into our upcoming birth and know that we are confident and informed in our decisions we make .If you are someone nervous or feeling unsure or even just wanting to educate yourself this is Definitely a great place to find the information and confidence you will want to bring to your pregnancy /birth .
Katrice Murchie
03:53 13 Aug 23
Danielle was very supportive and made me feel very comfortable. The class was helpful for my husband to understand the birth experience and how to support me through pregnancy and birth. I would recommend this program to all expecting parents
Tamsen killen
03:32 13 Aug 23
We are absolutely delighted that we decided to take the hypnobirthing class with Danielle. The amount of knowledge we gained was truly remarkable. Danielle's expertise and unwavering support provided us with a safe and nurturing environment for learning. Thanks to the program, we now feel empowered, excited, and well-prepared for a positive birthing experience. Personally, I feel much more at ease and informed about the upcoming birth of our baby, and my partner shares the same sentiments about being a supportive birthing partner. We cannot recommend this program highly enough!
Taylah Pearce
05:17 25 Jul 23
We had quite a traumatic experience with our first pregnancy which ended in a loss, so it was really important for us to have a beautiful, positive experience this time round. Danielle helped facilitate that by giving us the tools we needed to achieve the birthing experience we dreamt of. My partner felt confident in his role as my support person and I felt empowered, safe and fearless. I don’t think we could have had such a magical experience had we not done this course. If you’re hesitating, don’t! I promise you it’s worth every cent and Danielle is exceptional in her knowledge and guidance.
Veronika Amaya
10:17 21 Jul 23
I highly recommend the experience of Kahuna Massage with Danielle! Being myself a massage therapist and Reiki practitioner, I can tell the sequencing and technique of Kahuna Massage is one of the most beautiful, relaxing and re-balancing I've ever experienced + Danielle's energy is so grounding, nurturing and calming.
Beatriz Davila
04:25 19 Jul 23
Danielle’s Ka Huna massage adds another beautiful element to the amazing services she offers. It’s a beautifully relaxing, energy lifting massage, which will leave you feeling brand new! Highly recommend 😊
Georgia R
11:10 17 Jul 23
If you are pregnant or are a birthing partner/support person you must do this course! You won’t be disappointed. I was intially so scared and anxious about labour, not knowing what to expect and planning on “going with the flow” (worst thing you can do Danielle explains why). Now I am feeling super excited and 100% confident! My favourite part of the course was learning my rights and how to advocate for myself with care providers (specially with inductions, episiotomy and delayed cord clamping). This course has literally changed my life, thank you Danielle!! It has given me a complete different view on labour and how I’m able to have a positive birth. Most importantly though, I love how much my partner enjoyed this course - he found it extremely informative, he feels so ready for the big day. He’s been telling his friends and clients all about it. He admits he is so thankful I dragged him along to the course ha ha! I’m feeling assured that we are going into labour as a team, I am confident he knows exactly how he can support me on the day and advocate for me when needed. Danielle is a great educator and highly knowledgeable and post course still takes the time out of her day to answer any questions I’ve had. Couldn’t recommend enough
Nynke Bruinsma
02:09 10 Jul 23
Still on my post Ka Huna high 😍🥰Last night I had a Ka Huna massage with Danielle and it was incredible!I feel incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to sink deep into that table and put everything aside and just rest! It was absolutely mind, body and soul nourishing! Knowing it was Danielle too [whom I’ve known for a while from the Hypnobirthing course and Sacred Circle Series] and having that connection honestly just made me feel covered the whole time like I knew I was exposed but it mostly still felt like I had a cover over me… hard to explain.. I felt safe and held.. like a warm hug💕This is the perfect massage for a mama who feels tapped out, overwhelmed, and overstimulated! 💕To Danielle - I really needed that more than you know right now so thank you so so much!! 💕 very hormonal I think and emotional the last few days so it was very much needed 💕 Thank you for such a beautiful, nourishing experience! I’ll definitely be back and I’ll be sending friends/family and clients to you for sure!Xx
Samantha Papadam
23:43 06 Jul 23
I am so glad i did Danielle's hypnobirthing course. The information was so valuable, i wish i had done this course with my first pregnancy as there was so much information i wish i had known the first time round. Danielle is lovely and gives everyone the knowledge they should have going into birth. I highly recommend!
karra king
02:21 27 Jun 23
I loved the hypnobirthing course with Danielle. The course gives all the information of how to be empowered through the pregnancy and especially at the final stage. It gave me and my husband the confidence to be a team and decide what we want and when not in this journey together. We both felt good and advocate for ourself with with medical practitioners. My partner was excited to have such an active role during labour and this is kind of knowledge which everyone should have access for a better childbirth experience. Daniele was always available for any consult and info after the course and her kindness is so much appreciated ❤️I will strongly advice any mama to be for the course with Danielle, she is supportive, passionate and wonderful
Venada Dana
02:39 22 Jun 23
I would recommend this class to everyone. It’s so, so important!! It was the best investment we made during pregnancy. The techniques we learnt also helped me so much during a very stressful pregnancy. I think my experience definitely shows that hypnobirthing isn’t just “woo woo and Birkenstocks” or for people who have an intervention free birth. jack is normally a “freeze” in stressful situations but he was so calm and confident and supported me so well, he normally is very squeamish but thanks to all the birth videos we watched in class he watched her being born with no problem. I’ve had a really, really great start to postpartum thanks to a positive birth experience, I’m super thankful I found Danielle!
Kirsty Williams
01:51 20 May 23
We did this course as first time expecting parents not really knowing what to expect and this course was amazing to fill the gaps and way more! Danielle is super knowledgeable and is happy to go over things in more detail to make sure you understand and feel confident with your decisions. We both feel that every expecting parent should do this course and will recommend to any friends who are expecting. Thanks again Danielle, bring on the next few weeks!
Emily Hunt
07:27 08 Apr 23
We attended this course after having done an a fairly popular online pre-natal course and I can confidently say this was absolutely fantastic. The guys in the 2 day session were just as engaged as the ladies - which normally would be a fairly hard task. This is the perfect course to counter the classic line of "there's nothing you can really do as a guy", because as you'll learn there is PLENTY you can do. This is an absolute must do and I've said to a few people, I think this needs to be run in every hospital, for everyone, everywhere.Gents - if you're like me and you'retrying to work out what you can to to help and how you can advocate for your partner, instead of listening to the old guys telling you there's nothing you can do, do this course and you'll realise there is tonnes you can do to support your partner.10/10 - we've recommended to literally everyone we know who is on thr baby track!
Jordan and Shaney Craker
09:50 27 Mar 23
Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and passionate when it comes to supporting women to be empowered and aware about their choices in childbirth. No matter what birth plan you have in mind or whether or not this is your first child, I am sure you will gain many benefits from attending Danielle’s classes. I can’t imagine how I would navigate this sensitive and sacred time without the knowledge she has passed onto myself and my birth partner. Thankyou, Danielle.
Carla Bures
08:31 21 Mar 23
I can not thank you enough! Your class really helped my partner and I feel prepared for the labour and delivery.I’m not sure if you remember, but I was diagnosed with gestation diabetes. Prior to attending your class I was worried that my dream of having a spontaneous labour and a medical intervention free delivery was not possible for me. My care providers used a lot of fear based language to try and convince me that an early induction at 38 weeks was the safest option, waiting longer would increase the risk of still birth.Your classes prepared me for that exact conversation! The information that I acquired from your teachings, I was able to make an informed decision and had the courage to stand my ground and decline the induction.I went into spontaneous labour at 39 + 3 weeks and bub was born 20 hours later.I also want to thank you for the techniques you taught us. They really helped my partner and I have such a wonderful labour experience. Using the breathing technique, the soft touches and the words of affirmation, helped us stay connected throughout the entire labour process.
Kimberley Deasy
15:02 20 Mar 23
Highly recommend Danielle to any first time birthing partners/supporters!! With the birth of our first baby coming up, I was a little anxious and unsure about what to expect and how to help my wife with the birth...and our intensive course was just what I needed! I now have some great tips on how to support my wife as we welcome our little one into the world. Great experience all round!!
Sam Redman
08:23 17 Mar 23
Cannot recommend this course enough with Danielle- should be mandatory for all soon to be parents. Really informative, interactive, and empowering. My fiancé especially really got a lot of this course and I think a lot of other birth partners did too from the ones who attended ours, everyone felt alot more informed and ready to support the mothers. And the ongoing support provided post the course is awesome!
paige lake
04:13 27 Feb 23
My husband and i recently completed a Hypnobirthing course with Danielle (Sacred Space) and i cannot recommend more highly. Being our third child, we did the first day as a group session and the second day was tailored to us individually, focusing on the VBAC process. Danielle was so welcoming, warm and you could feel her genuine care throughout the process. We both learnt so much and feel incredibly informed and empowered going into our birthing experience. We also feel much better equipped with the tools and resources to support our goals and for myself, it made such a difference to my mindset. For my husband specifically, it was great for him to have a firm understanding of his role and how he can assist; both on the day but also leading up to it. If you're thinking about it, my advice is to do it! We got so much more out of this process than we ever did in antenatal classes. Danielle is your gal! x
Danielle Rodgers
01:52 16 Jan 23
My husband and I completed the two day course with Danielle from Sacred Space Hypnobirthing.Danielle was very knowledgeable and explained the content in simple easy to digest terms. The two day course gave us the knowledge and power to ask the right questions, make informed decisions and made us feel comfortable about our labour and birth.In future I will be recommending this course and Danielle to anyone that is thinking of having a natural birth and wants to holistically understand the process.
Gina Whittle
21:51 03 Jan 23
Since doing a private hypnobirthing class with Danielle, my midwife appointments have been so much more insightful because I come in with questions and it’s not just the usual measure baby, check heart rate, then leave. It’s actually opened my eyes to the lack of information given to mothers on their options and I really do feel sad when I think about mothers who don’t get the right education and think the hospital procedures are the only way 😔 thank you for doing what you do and helping mothers gain the confidence and information they need to make the right choices for them and their babies ❤️❤️
Sue Pham
08:47 23 Nov 22
We absolutely LOVED the positive birth program. Danielle is so knowledgeable and extremely passionate about the content. We would highly recommend this! Thanks Danielle. 🙏🏻
Orla & Billy
22:45 04 Nov 22
As first time parents after a long and difficult conception journey, I am so grateful we invested in this program and especially grateful that Danielle was our presenter and guide. She was knowledgeable and thoughtful and presented all the information in a clear, detailed and unbiased way. I had many friends with traumatic birth experiences and while I had tried to educate myself with books and podcasts and listening to friends, I could never have achieved what Danielle did in the two days my husband and I spent with her. We went from uncertain and perhaps even fearful to confident, empowered and excited about our upcoming birth. I have recommended this program to everyone I know and I wish for the sake of parents all over the country it was just a standard part of every couple's pregnancy and birthing journey.
Serena Burnett
01:27 04 Nov 22
Danielle's classes provided a game changing moment for me as I prepare for birth.These classes are just the right balance of a beautiful holistic approach and methodology with practical Hypno/calm birth methods for me and my birth partners to learn and practice + an incredible about of factual information around the physiology of birth, the realities of navigating the medical system and interventions and the sharing of years of lived experience alongside hundreds of birthing mothers.I really cannot recommend Sacred Space Hypnobirthing highly enough. I'm so grateful a friend shared Danielle's details with me so I could have the opportunity to go on this journey with my birth team to prepare us all for the big day.
Sara Taghaode
23:17 12 Oct 22
As first time parents we have really found this program to be beneficial in preparing us for birth. We have gained amazing insight into the different forms of birth interventions and this has encouraged healthy discussions between my partner and myself. We not only recommend this program but are now looking forward to giving birth and using the wonderful skills we have learnt.
Isabella Cassaniti
03:51 03 Oct 22
My partner and I have finished up the two day Hypnobirthing and are in awe of just how amazing and powerfully important this course is!We have come out feeling so calm, full of knowledge regarding informed consent and with a deeper understanding of physiological birth. My partner now knows his purpose and is very excited to be my advocate during labour, hes already telling his friends and family THEY MUST ATTEND HYPNOBIRTHING!Danielle was a beautiful teacher - one of those "I've known this woman forever type souls" she made the classes feel very welcoming and free flowing.I believe every expectant parent should attend these classes - whether you are a first time parent or not.. You will benefit hugely and walk away with all the tools and resources needed.Thank you to Danielle!
Monica Hanna
07:10 18 Sep 22
Danielle is so passionate about birth and her aim is to empower women to create their own safe birth space. She is giving everyone all the knowledge and tools that you need to know to make informed decisions for your own birth. Also for my partner the course was so valuable as he got to learn more about the important role he is going to have in it. Really recommend it to every first time mom and dad. Would have made very different decision during my first birth if I would have had the same knowledge.
Annegret Vaggelas
03:12 18 Sep 22
Danielle covers all aspects of pregnancy and birthing that you might be worried about. Really informative and delivered in a very personalised way. Would highly recommend
Marie D
02:46 18 Sep 22
Completed 2 day group program with Danielle. Loved completing the program with my birth partner. We learnt so much about physiology of birth. We feel so much more confident about creating our birth plan and advocating for our choices when birthing in a hospital setting.
Siobhan McNamara
02:39 18 Sep 22
Highly recommend this course run by Danielle to anyone who feels they need a little more information and guidance during their pregnancy and birthing journey! Even with a healthcare background myself and my partner found the course extremely beneficial in helping us find confidence in advocating for what we want while navigating the hospital system. The course is extremely relaxed, supportive and helpful in shifting mindset. When we completed the two days we felt we had a clearer understanding of what we wanted, confidence in adapting if plans were to change, empowered by our knowledge and more connected to each other and our baby.
Natalie
18:13 23 Aug 22
My wife and I attended the Sacred Space birthing course not really knowing what to expect. What we got out of it, was more than we could have hoped for.Danielle is extremely knowledgeable. Personable. Welcoming. Inclusive and supportive. Not to mention just a lovely person to boot.We are going into our birth, empowered. With knowledge and the skills to advocate for what we want. The anxiety has lessened. The excitement has increased.We would highly recommend this course to everyone. They should be teaching this everywhere!
Angela Day
07:52 31 Jul 22
My husband and I could not thank Danielle enough for her information, support, empowered advices and detailed knowledge about Positive Birth, details and questions that we need to ask to our Obstetrician and Midwife. Birth is the start of our family journey. I believe, the class that Danielle presented today is part of Universe sign that will be meaningful in our family journey. Thank you Danielle..
Rosalia Pratiwi
08:41 27 Jul 22
My Husband and I completed Danielle's positive birth program. Prior to this program, as a first time mum, I felt lost during each pregnancy appointments and did not know what questions to ask. I can’t describe how Danielle’s course helped me gain a stronger understanding on my pregnancy, birth preferences, hospital system and important questions to ask to midwife/obstetrician to support our pregnancy. The course Danielle provides the information to have the confidence to have a voice from the day you finish the course until you birth your baby. I am extremely grateful for how easy Danielle was to communicate with and extreme flexibility when discussing course dates and providing us options when our original booking did not go to plan due to personal reasons. This is a great investment in your pregnancy journey and Danielle is invested in supporting women to have a great birthing/pregnancy experience!
Shenece Reitano
05:57 12 Jun 22
Danielle was such a great teacher, informative but not overwhelming, postive, calm, everything you could hope for in someone guiding you through one of the biggest experiences you can have in life. I got a lot out of it as a birth partner, and I know my wife did too! Looking forward to putting it all in to practice. Thanks again Danielle!
Mitchell Couchman
10:57 06 Jun 22
I highly recommend Danielle from Sacred Space Hypnobirthing to assist in guiding you through your pregnancy and birth. She has created a motivational, educational and safe environment for my partner and I on the journey to meet our first child together. We decided to do the private session to support our custody with my step daughter and has been truly a beautiful experience connecting with my partner on another level. I have gone from resisting to accepting the beautiful process of birth. Danielle has created such an emotional release for myself from being so career orientated to transitioning into motherhood and looking forward to every moment from this point. I finally feel the level of excitement about meeting my baby/our creation in a few weeks and know I have the strength and support built in myself, my partner with Danielles guidance. My partners mindset has shifted into a more educated, advocating headspace and has an outlook so different on birthing and how special it can be and how best to support me through every aspect of my pregnancy and birth. I never thought it was possible to ever feel empowered to trust the process and so much more in such a short period. Danielle has created a major shift in my life after just 1 session, while the 2nd session has provided me with the level of excitement and confidence for birthing my baby. I am currently in my 34th week of pregnancy and continue to use my regular Hypnobirthing tracks to connect with myself and my baby. I am forever grateful for everything Danielle has provided and help create a life changing experience I am able to take with me throughout my life for my pregnancy, my birth and journey of motherhood. You have been a blessing in our home and for our rescue dog to connect with you too in a short period, just shows your kind energy, support and love! 💕 thank you!
shelby peter
09:22 31 May 22
I didn't think it was possible to experience the level of calm excitement that I am now at 38 weeks pregnant, considering the anxiety I was suffering surrounding pregnancy and birth. My husband and I practise the skills Danielle taught us in her course daily and our journey would not have been the same without the Positive Birth Program. Thank you Danielle!
Christina H
07:32 27 May 22
my partner and I attended the positive birth hypnobirthing course, we got so much out of it. Danielle created such a great environment to learn all things birth and was fantastic at answering any questions.We left the course feeling excited, ready and prepared to welcome our baby ❤️
Laura S
00:23 25 May 22
We had a great experience with Danielle and the Sacred Space Hypnobirthing program. As anxious first time parents, Danielle and the program helped to put some of our concerns about pregnancy, labour, and birth at ease in the preparation for the arrival of our baby. In the wake of Covid, a lot of access to support through hospitals has declined as they have moved towards an online “hands off” approach. I made the decision to seek alternate independent education, and through my research found that the ideology of Hypnobirthing really aligns with what I envision for my birth. I went ahead and booked and I am very happy that we did. The studio is a lovely environment and it was far more relaxing than being in a clinical setting at the hospital (something that I already held anxiety about). I am grateful for the 2 weekends spent with Danielle and feel confident and prepared as we move closer to our baby’s arrival. Thanks so much Danielle!
Kyah Brough
01:54 24 May 22
I am so glad I was able to take this course. I learned a lot about how to give birth and I feel calmer . I would recoment this course to anyone.
Carolina Ruutz
10:40 04 May 22
My partner and I signed up for the positive birth program as I was feeling a bit anxious about birth. We are so glad we invested the time and money into this course, it’s absolutely worth every cent. My partner feels confident in how he can support me and I’m feeling so empowered from what I learnt. Danielle is a great teacher, Thankyou so much for an amazing 2 days.
Emily Thompson
10:31 04 May 22
Danielle’s Positive Birth Program is incredible, myself and my wife can honestly not speak highly enough of it. If you are pregnant then this course is for you! The education we received, the tools, support and guidance are all things I can’t wait to use when it’s show time. Thank you for your passion, knowledge and for pouring your heart and soul in to bringing this to life Danielle, we are forever grateful and will spend the rest of our days being an advocate for you and the work that you do!
Kellie Mailman
06:08 21 Mar 22
Danielle has been an absolute wealth of knowledge about birth for both me and my partner who didn’t really know anything other than what is told to us within the hospital system. I personally was fearthful of the big day but Danielle’s techniques and information has allowed me and my partner to feel confident and even excited for our birth day and we feel equipped and informed with what ever that day brings. Can not recommend Sacred Space enough if you’re unsure about what to expect and just want to feel more confident.The classes are split well amongst both days and they are so enjoyable!
Amy
22:24 27 Feb 22
I would definitely recommend Danielle’s Sacred Space Hypnobirthing classes. It’s informative, interactive and such an easy going environment. I left feeling more confident in my choices surrounding pregnancy and birth. I have so many tools & feel well equiped to bring our baby boy into this world. For the dads & birth partners out there… you’ll find these classes really helpful too & it will cover all the questions that you may have. Thanks Danielle for spreading your knowledge and being an ongoing support.
Chavonne Vassiliou
08:26 08 Feb 22
In all honesty I had the most positive birthing experience and I wanted to thank you for coming to our home and sharing the hypnobirthing program with us. It really helped us get into the right mindset for birth and gave us so much information on what we ultimately experienced. Childbirth is truly incredible!
Ashleigh King-Turner
02:44 05 Feb 22
I would highlu recommend Sacred Space. The hypnobirthing techniques helped us immensely in the 12 hours I laboured at home. My partner Phillip was such an amazing support person because he felt confident in his ability to advocate for our decisions, and also his ability to help me through my contractions. Throughout the 12 hours the techniques he user included light touches, affirmations and helped me with my breathing. As we laboured so well at home it made for a stronger more positive experience once we got to the hospital.
Dani DY
02:08 04 Feb 22
If you are after a hypnobirth course Danielle is the person to talk to. We found the session very informative and both my husband and I now feel super confident on my many things that we did not have any idea before we met Danielle. 100% recommended!
Bel Adan
04:56 25 Jan 22
Amazing! Very informative and an extremely comfortable relaxed environment
Liam Wall
12:02 31 Dec 21
I recently completed Danielle’s 6 Week Sacred Motherhood Circle. Going into it I had no idea what the circle would involve but knew that I was craving connection and something different from a regular mothers group. I am so incredibly grateful I joined! Danielle has created a space where women are free to come just as they are. “All is welcome,” is one of the beautiful things Danielle would tell us weekly and that is exactly how I felt as I moved through understanding the sacred rite of passage that is motherhood and complexities that comes with matrescence. With Danielle’s gentle but confident guidance each and every mother openly shared their joys and their struggles. Together in circle we rewrote our own mothering stories and chased away any notions of “shoulds” or shame. All I can think when I reflect on my 6 weeks is how privileged I am to have sat in circle with 7 other women and to have been gifted with their stories. Thank you Danielle for this beautiful start to my new mothering journey.
Laura Cianci
10:22 23 Dec 21
Danielle was absolutely amazing. She was warm, super knowledgeable, honest, open and created a space to make me feel empowered about my birth journey. My husband and best friend joined me and found the sessions equally amazing. We learnt so much about birth itself as well as how to have a beautiful birth experience. I feel much more prepared for what's ahead and feel supported going forward.
Ash T
09:43 13 Nov 21
If anyone is looking for a hypnobirthing course or tossing up if it is worthwhile doing, I highly recommend booking in with Danielle. She is a wealth of knowledge and very passionate about ensuring everyone has the most positive birth experience possible. My partner and I learnt so much from the course and feel so much more prepared and confident going into birth. Thank you Danielle!
Roya G
01:03 09 Nov 21
Danielle is an fantastic teacher/educator. She has taken all the fear out of my next birth and given me all the information I need to achieve my vba2c. I wish I found her with my first born!!!! Highly recommend Danielle’s hypnobirthing program!!!!
Matthew & Melissa Barnetby
00:49 20 Oct 21
Danielle came highly recommended to me by a friend of mine and after taking her course, I now know why.Danielle has a wealth of knowledge and presents it in a way that’s easy to comprehend and engaging the entire time.My husband and I learned so much throughout the two days we spent with Danielle. My husband in particular had a lot of fear surrounding the impending birth of our son but has left the course feeling educated, prepared and excited. I, myself, feel incredibly empowered and calm about the whole birth process and I credit that almost entirely to having done this course.I think the most important take-away from it is that it’s an amazing tool for birth partners. It gives them the tools to be an incredibly active part of the birthing process. My husband and I are extremely excited for the birth of our son and to take on the experience as a team. We highly recommend this course for all mamas-to-be and their birth partners.Thank-you Danielle for providing us with such a wonderful experience. You’ve completely changed out perception around birth in the best way possible and we can’t wait to meet our son in the next couple of weeks.
Emma McCarthy
21:57 19 Oct 21
My husband and I recently completed a group hypnobirthing class and couldn't recommend it enough. Danielle was so passionate, inclusive and genuinely invested in each of us. Its been a couple of weeks since the course and she's sent a few messages to follow up on things we spoke about and we feel prepared, empowered and so excited to meet our new addition in a few weeks!
Steph
10:07 05 Oct 21
I HIGHLY recommend Danielle’s Positive Birth Program! My husband Liam and I are first time parents so doing this course really taught us the best techniques to use before and during labour, as well as the knowledge we gained from what my body will be going through, the hospitals & what we might be faced in there and all in all it really made us both connect and bond more as a couple especially using the touching techniques and getting those endorphins & oxytocin out. Liam definitely feels way more at ease because of her hypnobirthing course and is going into this way more confident and excited. Danielle knows her stuff!! Being a mum herself, you will not be disappointed, her course is a must and is extremely valuable to add to your birth journey! We feel empowered and overjoyed with what we are about to experience! Thank you Danielle, you’re a gem!
Taneil Hennessy
04:52 02 Oct 21
We did our own research and scoped out different hypnobirthing facilitators landing on Danielle’s page her bio spoke to us and we felt instantly at ease with choosing her and Sacred Space. Danielle followed up our online enquiry with a prompt phone call and I could tell from the initial conversation that we made the right choice for us and our Bub. The sessions we done over two full days (one in group and one private) both sessions were very well planned out, executed, filled with knowledge and fun. As a two-mom family we felt welcomed and included throughout the process. In fact, as the non-birthing mother, I felt included & educated on my role for our babes birthing day. Thank you Danielle for being a huge part on this journey for us!
Hannah Keong
09:42 16 Sep 21
Me and my partner are expecting our first baby and I am so grateful we attended the hypnobirthing class. We will now go into my birth feeling prepared and as educated as we could be. Thank you Danielle!
Nicole Stokes
06:34 01 Sep 21
We completed the wonderful two day course which gave us so much vital information going into birth. We both feel informed and empowered to make decisions that best suit us and our baby over the coming weeks and through labour & birth.Highly recommend doing this course.
Ellie McCauley
11:01 29 Aug 21
I was recommended to see Danielle at your sacred space by my chiropractor (thanks Belinda) and I’ve never felt more at ease on my birth journey to help bring my little man earthside. I was supported by my mumma where we shared a special bonding session together - I know she has too walked away feeling at ease and confident on how to make me relax and calm during this experience. Thank you Danielle for all that you do with Hypnobirthing and giving us the guided tools to have a magical birthing experience.
Chloe
09:37 19 Jul 21
My husband and I just did the group hypnobirthing course with Danielle for our second pregnancy. So wish we'd done it for our first. It was very informative, supportive and encouraging. We both feel more confident to have the necessary conversations with our obstetrician and midwives to advocate for the birth we want. We particularly enjoyed all the extra tools and techniques for relaxation, massage and natural pain relief options that we feel will make a difference during labour and birth. Would highly recommend this to all pregnant women and their birth partners.
Merinda Curtain
12:18 12 Jul 21
My husband and I did Danielle’sPositive Birthing Hypnotherapy Course and absolutely loved it. We feel informed and empowered. We are excited to apply the techniques we have learned and use our new found knowledge in our upcoming birth. As a FTM I have barely any nerves following the course and feel more excited than anything. I’d recommend hypnobirthing to anyone expecting and Danielle is an excellent person to have in your corner when navigating through what can be an overwhelming time.
Kate McG
10:08 12 Jul 21
Highly recommend this course. As first time parents it can be so overwhelming. You're listening to what midwives have to say, doctors, friends and other family members and you often think your options are limited or restricted. In some situations they are, but you still have the right to make your own decision. Get informed, get educated and get confident. This is exactly what this course is about. Be in control.The skills learnt in this course are invaluable. You will find you use them more often then you realise.Danielle has done an amazing job. My wife and I participated in the first session in a group environment and our second session privately, she is so easy to talk to, so knowledgeable and shares her own experiences making the experience relateble.I can not recommend this course enough. Just do it!
Mark Gordon
01:15 26 Jun 21
Very happy with the coarse me end my partner have done. I was literally dragged there kicking and screaming but by the end of the FIRST day I felt well informed and came out smarter and feel prepared. Knowledge is power. Know your rights. This coarse is well worth it. Give it a shot!!
Clayton Doecke
08:22 20 Jun 21
Being a first time mom I found Danielle's program very informative and helpful. She has also shared some of her own stories, experiences and research which has been valuable and educational. She includes the birthing partners as well which has been a big help. Danielle is very passionate and I have also enjoyed following her instagram page. I am very grateful to have found her program!
danielle grobler
22:18 06 May 21
Danielle is a very thorough teacher who blends the scientific knowledge with the practical skills throughout the course. We feel empowered, prepared and excited for our baby's birth and I'm so grateful to Danielle for helping us in our journey.
Tamara Broughton
10:55 19 Apr 21
Thank you so much Danielle for your class. I wouldhighly recommend this to anyone, the information you receive is like no other. I am feeling much more confident going into birth now with the knowledge myPartner and I now have thanks to Danielle. 😊
Katie Gate
04:05 02 Apr 21
My partner and I were a little hesitant signing up to a hypnobirthing class. This is our first pregnancy and we've approached it from a place of research and evidence, and even though we were aware of hypnobirthing and its benefits, we were concerned it would be bias towards a drug-free, "natural" birth and that our practitioner would be a little too free-spirited for our liking! Due to this, we spent a lot of time looking into the various hypnobirthing practitioners in Brisbane to find someone we felt would be aligned with our balance of wanting the hypnobirthing techniques and evidence-based medical knowledge, and this is when we came across Danielle at Sacred Space.Danielle's delivery of the content was perfect for us. You can clearly see and hear her passion, but at no point did she put anyone on the spot and we were able to participate as much or as little as we felt comfortable with. I think this is really important for the birth partners, particularly on day 1 when maybe there have been a few dragged along!For me personally, I feel like society often puts drug-free, vaginal births on a pedestal and as a result, many women often walk away from that experience feeling like a failure when they've gone with the drugs or ended up with a c-section, however attending Danielle's classes really helped me to reinforce what my partner and I already instinctively knew - that it doesn't matter how you birth your baby, what matters is that you made the best choice for you and your baby based on your informed decision. The information Danielle provided in regards to navigating our birth in the hospital system through asking the right questions and coming to an informed decision that's right for the three of us was honestly worth its weight in gold. We both feel so much more confident in speaking up and asking questions now and my partner is ready to support and advocate for me.At no point during Danielle's class did we get the impression that a particular birth experience was being pushed on us which we both truly appreciated and we both left the class feeling full of excitement to meet our little girl and ready to handle whatever is thrown at us.
Danielle Layton
23:26 01 Apr 21
My husband and I highly recommend Danielle and the Hypnobirthing classes!She covered everything you need to know to prepare for birthing, including:- information on hormones,- how to have a positive mindset and environment for birthing,- relaxation techniques (acupressure, hypnosis, massage, breathing, visualisations, positive affirmations),- explaining common procedures and interventions during labour/birthing,- how to ask questions, make informed decisions and advocate for your birthing preferences,- what to expect before, during and after birth etc.Danielle was very supportive and encouraging, making everyone in the class feel at ease and walking out with a newfound confidence - empowered for their birthing journey.
-Vortex -
05:15 18 Mar 21
We recently had the pleasure of doing a private class with Danielle. Danielle is incredibly knowledgeable and does a fantastic job of delivering evidence-based information in a manner that is accessible and enjoyable for all. Even as a student midwife and second time mum, I emerged from these classes feeling more confident, knowledgeable and equipped to have a positive birth experience. I am so looking forward to my birth and know that Danielle has been a critical part of this process. If you are local to Brisbane I would not hesitate to recommend Danielle. She is warm, friendly and an absolute asset to our birth community.
Breanna Houghton
02:55 04 Mar 21
My partner and I just wanted to say thank you again for the knowledge and positive mindset you have empowered us with! I’ve had so much stress and fear from my “high risk” health conditions but being able to talk to you and taking your course has completely relaxed me and now I’m looking forward to a calm birth. We are so excited for our little Hypnobub and so thankful we found your course 💕
Miya Helena
02:27 01 Mar 21
I attended at private course with Danielle as part of a birth team. As a Doula, I am there to support and advocate for the mother and her wishes. The tools and support, plus genuine care for her clients that Danielle provides is truly awesome. There are so many things that we could do and read to be prepared, but she listens to the needs of the clients and leads them through the choices and preparation to achieve their best birth experience. Even if things do not go as planned, the tools are even more valuable, as these are the times we need them most, when things outside our control change, we can learn through this course to manage our inner selves on this important journey. Thank you for the important work you do.
Kelly Wilkes
11:39 28 Feb 21
My fiancé and I did a hybrid group/private session with Danielle in preparation for the birth of our daughter in April. I actually surprised myself when I fell pregnant that my mindset shifted and I wanted to experience childbirth with minimal medical intervention. Danielle and the positive birthing course have only reinforced that. It wasn’t until we attended the course that my fiancé was like “oh I get it now”. You learn so much, all about the hormones that regulate birth, positive thinking and affirmations, relaxation and breathing techniques, techniques your partner can do to help you during labour, how to advocate for yourself in a medicalised birthing situation and how to help bring baby into the world with different positions and movements. I can also see that it will help if things don’t go to plan as we will be empowered to ask the questions about the procedures that are being recommended. I would recommend this course to any parents to be and we are both so excited to meet our baby girl!
Emma Page
21:03 16 Feb 21
My wife and I recently participated in the hypno birth classes with Danielle, it was such a great experience and I personally as a husband walked away with a lot more knowledge on birthing , birth techniques to help my partner and our rights to what we can and can’t do in the public health system. Well worth it, thanks again 🤙
Heath Goodall
09:06 11 Feb 21
Where do I begin with how amazing this course has been for my partner and I?I was looking for something different this pregnancy (3rd) as I knew I needed to do more work to prepare for this birth. When I put a post out in a local Facebook group Danielle commented with her website. I had looked at all the other reccomendations but nothing spoke to me the way Danielle's did so I sent her a message. From the moment we had a phone conversation I felt instantly comfortable and able to express my concerns and fears surrounding this birth due to 2 previous traumatic birth experiences. Danielle suggested private classes for my partner and I as it would be more personal and tailored to us and our experiences. I said to her I will have to ask my partner as it was a lot of money but messaged her back half an hour later with a definite yes and honestly money hasn't been a second thought since. It has been worth what we paid and more! We have learnt so much about pregnancy, birth and post-partum then I thought we would given its not our first rodeo. My partner and I have become closer using the techniques we've learnt like light touch, anchoring, acupressure points and meditation. The two classes we had opened up lots of conversations that we hadn't had and hearing how our previous births effected him really made me feel closer to him so I thank Danielle so much for that. The most valuable thing for me that I have learnt is how to advocate for myself and my baby, how to have conversations with my care providers about what I'm comfortable/not comfortable with consenting to. If it wasn't for Danielle and her positive birth course then I would still be the nervous, fearful women when going into my midwife appointments. Now I walk in with all this knowledge, confidence and I feel empowered to be making informed decisions for myself, my baby and my birth. Thank you so much Danielle, you have really changed our lives and that sounds so dramatic but it's true.If you are thinking of giving the positive birth program a try then I definitely reccomend it! Nothing beats being informed, confident and empowered when preparing for birth.
Sarah Curry
21:50 31 Jan 21
I can’t recommend this course enough!!! I knew it was something I really needed, but wow. I can’t even explain how much doing this course has helped us. Firstly a lot of my anxiety and fears around birth have shifted and I’m looking forward to continuing to improve myself with all the resources provided. I feel closer to my partner more than ever. Ive seen a big shift in his self confidence, he now knows what he can do now and how he can help. We’ve learnt a lot about birth education and how to speak up for ourselves, I honestly couldn’t put a price on this experience. So grateful for everything that Danielle teaches, she’s amazing!
Emily Diender
12:16 31 Jan 21
Cannot recommend this program enough. A calm and judgement free environment for Mumma’s, partners and baby’s to connect and learn. If you are looking for a program to enable you AND your partner to make informed choices about pregnancy/birth this is for you
Courtenay Leighton
10:03 15 Jan 21
Admittedly, I was sceptical about hypnobirthing when my partner suggested it. As a first-time father to be, my biggest concerns are the safety of our child and the safety of my partner. During our sessions with Danielle I realised that hypnobirthing is not about going against the grain, it is about providing parents with confidence. We are feeling far less anxious about our upcoming birth experience. The real value in hypnobirthing is seeing my partner feel more empowered, relaxed and prepared – ultimately resulting in a safer environment for our child to enter the world. Thank you, Danielle.
Tom Massey
23:35 10 Dec 20
I highly recommend all expecting mamas participate in the Sacred Space Hypnobirthing Program!Unfortunately due to all of the horror stories we hear and movies we watch, like most new mothers I was experiencing some fear and anxiety around birth.After completing the two day program my husband and I left feeling very informed and positive.We were gifted with some great hypnobirthing soundtracks, learnt lots about birth, breathing techniques and relaxation methods to prepare us leading up to birth and during labourI was also able to release the fears I had about the birth and after the birth which felt like a big weight lifted from my shoulders.I can confidently say that my husband and I both feel ready and excited for the day our baby girl chooses to arrive.A big thank you to Danielle for everything she shared with us!
Isabella
08:12 07 Dec 20
This was a beautiful course, great energy and great knowledge. As a couple we are much more informed and confident leading into birth thanks to this! Thank you so much, very much recommend to all those expecting 👶🏻
Scott Smith
01:37 07 Dec 20
What an amazing experience! When I originally tried to sign up for the group classes, I realised they had been completely booked out. I was feeling defeated but then Danielle called me and offered a private lesson where she came to my house and we did an intensive course. To say it’s changed my view on birth is an understatement. I went into Hypnobirthing basically only wanting an option for pain management without drugs and came out of it with a completely different view on the whole thing! Myself and my partner now feel so empowered and confident that we have the knowledge and power to advocate for exactly how we want the birth to be. Thank you so much Danielle! I can’t wait to put all of this into practice and share my birth story with you!
Sarsha Barclay
02:33 02 Dec 20
Firstly what an amazing lady Danielle is. We could not complete our original course due to my husband falling ill and Danielle went above and beyond to make time for us privately. Secondly the course is just absolutely fantastic. You can do all the research online about birth and think you know all the right things, but after doing our hynobirthing we learnt so much more than we imagined. These classes are invaluable. I feel so comfortable to be able to ask the right questions at appointments and I feel so confident to be able to bring our beautiful baby into this world with a strong and peaceful mindset. I could not brag about these classes and Danielle enough.
Sancha Zoghby
09:56 23 Nov 20
Right from the first interaction Danielle was beyond helpful and informative. During our session she was kind, patient and super friendly. She 110% gave my partner and I the confidence we needed about our birth and helped us with a variety of techniques we could use during labour and beyond. There are so many things we learnt in our time with Danielle that will be completely invaluable to us. We both walked away feeling so much better about the whole birthing experience in general and simply cannot recommend anyone more highly. Please, if your expecting, do yourself a favour and book in with these guys! Best decision we ever made!
Viktoria Naumoska
11:04 01 Nov 20
I can’t recommend Danielle’s Hypnobirthing course highly enough. It exceeded my expectations of gaining knowledge to assist me in having a positive birth. As a first time (anxious) mum, I was doubting myself that I could even go through with a natural birth let alone without trying to use pain relief - now my mind frame has completely changed and I feel 100% ready to have the natural and safe birth I am dreaming of!
Sheradin Healy
05:24 19 Oct 20
The hypnobirthing course we did with Danielle was amazing and so informative. My partner and I learnt so much and now feel so positive and confident leading up to the birth of our first baby. Danielle’s passion and enthusiasm for her client’s to achieve a positive birth experience is inspiring and infectious. I’ll be recommending this course to all expecting parents.
Grace Roser
02:45 19 Oct 20
My partner and I were lucky to have Danielle as our guide for hypnobirthing, we can't thank her enough for providing informed valuable information, positive guidance and knowledge. Thank you again Danielle
Hayley James-lowe
10:01 18 Oct 20
I wish everyone could do this class before having a baby, Danielle is a wealth of knowledge and answered every question we had, i feel excited and confident going in to labour with our second child i only wish i had known about hypnobirthing with our first child and it may have been a complete different birthing experience.
Jessica Murphy
21:04 02 Oct 20
Thanks to Danielle and her positive hypnobirthing classes, at 37 weeks pregnant, I'm am honestly feeling so ready and excited for the birth of my baby. Everyone asks me, 'omg are you scared etc etc', but I quickly shut them down and explain I'm made to do it!! I started my pregnancy with the mindset of, 'what will be will be' and knew nothing about pregnancy or birth, but soon realised this was a bad idea as I wouldn't have any knowledge to make the best decisions for myself or my baby.
Michelle Rebekah
00:51 27 Sep 20
We had a really great time doing the group hypnobirthing class. We feel informed about our birth choices and I feel empowered about my options for birth and how to have a positive birth experience. I feel far more connected to my husband and am excited about his role in the birth, we really bonded over the experience and he said he took a lot out of the class despite some initial reservations. Danielle is a great, fair teacher and makes everyone feel welcome. I will use the materials provided during the birth to keep me grounded. I feel more confident about birthing my baby than ever before and have recommended the class to all my pregnant friends already
Caitlin Elliott
22:55 14 Sep 20
We did this hypnobirthing course with Danielle recently and even though this is our third bub I can't tell you how valuable my husband and I found it. We couldn't be more excited to go through the birthing process again with all the new techniques we've learned.
Melissa Kupsch
03:33 10 Aug 20
We booked the online training along with a private one-on-one session with Danielle from Sacred Space. The online training is informative, but we got so much more from our one-on-one session. Danielle is knowledgeable, kind, supportive and really tailored the session to our needs. We both feel much more prepared for labour and birth. I highly recommend Danielle and Sacred Space Hypnobirthing.
Nicole
00:36 18 Jul 20
Danielle is an amazing coach and Hypnobirthing guide. We attended her classes this year and left feeling inspired, educated and empowered to have the kind of birth we felt comfortable with. Our fears, questions and unknowns were resolved and we are genuinely excited to use the tools she has given us to help us bring our boy into the world. No matter if you’re a first time mum or have done it all before, there is something everyone can benefit from in her classes. Most importantly it’s not just about mum, but involves her birth partner, making them a key part of the journey, which for my partner was really exciting.A must do for any women about to give birth ❤️
Jezey RedJezebell
08:16 11 Jul 20
Danielle has been an invaluable part of my process for my second pregnancy. Having her ongoing support, compassion and knowledge has been amazing and such a source of confidence and faith in the process and in my own body. Highly recommend her!
Rianna Schuh
22:52 24 Jun 20
We cannot recommend Danielle highly enough. She has been such a pleasure to work with. Her extensive knowledge, training and coaching techniques have given myself and my wife the confidence we need to ensure a calm, positive and memorable birthing experience. Having given birth to two beautiful children herself, both with very different set of circumstances, she not only speaks from a place of education but from first hand experience as well. She is truly passionate about what she does and this shows in her enthusiasm when presenting the information. Overall we had a very enjoyable experience, the course was both interactive and informative. 5 stars!Thanks again, we look forward to sharing our story with you when the big day comes 🙂
Josh Holmes
00:08 22 Jun 20
I highly recommend Danielle from Your Sacred Space. Danielle is passionate, warm, caring and knowledgeable about all things birth. She really empowers you with the knowledge to aim for the birth you want and throughout the course equips you and your partner with a set of tools that you need for a calm relaxed birth. The program has equipped us with how we can achieve a relaxed, empowered, and positive labour and birth experience no matter what turn our birthing journey may take.We are so glad we did the course through Danielle, we continue to receive follow up support and found the whole experience invaluable.
David Emery
23:24 16 Jan 20
Hypnobirthing Benefits
- Baby's born more alert and able to nurse immediately
- Fewer requests for pain medication
- Reduced epidural requests
- Promotes special bonding between mother, baby and birth partner
- Decreased use of artificial induction
- Fewer pre-term and low-weight babies
- Learn to advocate for yourself
- Fewer cases of post-natal depression reported
- Shortens active labour
Contact me today to book a 20 minute free consultation where I answer all of your Hypnobirthing questions and recommend the best course of action for you and your baby’s birth.
