Birth Preparation
A personalised session to prepare your body and mind for a confident, supported birth.
Birth Preparation Plenty, Diamond Creek, South Morang, Eltham, Greensborough & Doreen
At Birthing Body AU, birth preparation appointments help you feel confident, comfortable and ready for labour — built around your body, not a generic script.
Based in Diamond Creek and supporting women across Doreen, Eltham, South Morang, Greensborough and surrounding suburbs, every session adapts to your pregnancy, your birth preferences, and how you're feeling on the day — with a focus on mobility, breathing, and practical support. Sessions are best booked from around 36 weeks, giving you time to put what you learn into practice before labour begins, though earlier appointments are available if you'd prefer more time to prepare.
Think of it as a one-on-one birth class, not a standard appointment. Rather than generic advice, you'll get hands-on treatment to ease tension through your hips, pelvis and back, breath and pelvic floor coordination work, and practical strategies for positioning and movement during labour — all shaped around your specific pregnancy and goals.
Whether you're dealing with tightness, pelvic floor concerns, or just want to feel more in control as birth approaches, this care is designed to meet you exactly where you are — so you walk into labour feeling prepared, not just informed.
Birth Preparation Appointments
Every appointment is shaped around you — your body, your pregnancy, and how you want to approach labour. Rather than a generic checklist, sessions focus on improving comfort, mobility, breathing and pelvic floor connection, so you head into birth feeling genuinely prepared, not just informed.
We'll start with a conversation about your pregnancy, any previous births, and what you want from labour, before moving into hands-on work to ease tension through your hips, pelvis and back. You'll also get breath and pelvic floor coordination guidance, plus practical strategies for positioning and movement you can use during labour itself.
Whether this is your first birth, you're preparing for a VBAC, or you simply want more confidence and connection to your body before labour begins, the session adapts to meet you there.
What’s involved in a Birth Preparation Appointment:
A detailed discussion around your pregnancy, previous births (if applicable), and your goals for labour
Assessment of posture, movement, and how your body is adapting to pregnancy
Breath assessment and guidance to support effective breathing mechanics and pelvic floor coordination
Optional external pelvic floor assessment and tailored strategies to support pelvic comfort and function
Pregnancy-safe, hands-on treatment to reduce tension through the hips, pelvis, back, and surrounding areas
Techniques to improve pelvic mobility, reduce discomfort, and prepare your body for labour
Exercise and movement guidance to support mobility, comfort, and labour preparation
Practical strategies on positioning, movement, and breathing to support you during labour
Each session is tailored to your needs, pregnancy stage, and preferences, helping you feel more informed, supported, and connected to your body as you prepare for birth.
*Birth preparation sessions are most beneficial from around 34 weeks onwards, but can be booked earlier depending on your needs and preferences.
Who is Birth Preparation for:
First-time mums wanting personalised guidance and preparation for labour
Women preparing for subsequent births or a VBAC
Anyone looking to improve comfort, mobility, and pelvic floor connection before birth
Those wanting additional breath work and strategies to support labour
Birth Preparation Can Support Women Experiencing
Every pregnancy is different. Birth preparation sessions are tailored to your body, symptoms, stage of pregnancy, and birth goals. Many women seek support for pregnancy-related discomfort, mobility restrictions, and confidence leading into labour and birth.
Pelvic Girdle Pain
Learn movement strategies, birth positions, and techniques that may help improve comfort and confidence when experiencing pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy.
Hip Pain
Support for women experiencing hip discomfort, glute tension, and reduced mobility as pregnancy progresses.
Lower Back Pain
Explore posture, movement, and labour positioning strategies that may help reduce strain through the lower back.
Sciatica
Understand ways to support comfort, movement, and position changes when managing pregnancy-related sciatic symptoms.
Rib Pain
Learn breathing, posture, and movement approaches that may help ease pregnancy-related rib and upper abdominal discomfort.
Pregnancy Related Muscle Tension
Address common areas of tension through the neck, shoulders, back, hips, and pelvis as your body adapts to pregnancy.
Anxiety Around Birth
Build confidence through education, movement strategies, breathing techniques, and preparation tailored to your birth journey.
Reduced Mobility During Pregnancy
Improve confidence in movement and explore practical ways to stay comfortable and active throughout pregnancy.
About Birthing Body AU
Welcome to Birthing Body, we support women through every stage of motherhood and beyond — from pregnancy to postpartum and throughout womanhood.
With a focus on compassionate, evidence-based myotherapy, each session is designed to restore balance, relieve tension, and empower women to understand and connect with their bodies.
Rooted in warmth, education, and care, Birthing Body is a space where women feel supported, seen, and strong.
Hannah Lynch
Myotherapist & Founder
Hi, I’m Hannah — a women’s health Myotherapist, remedial massage therapist, mum of two, and the founder of Birthing Body AU. I’m deeply passionate about supporting women through Pregnancy Massage, Pregnancy Myotherapy, birth preparation, C-Section Scar Therapy, postpartum recovery, and women’s health care at every stage of life.
My own journey into motherhood changed everything. It gave me a much deeper understanding of how much women carry physically, mentally, and emotionally — especially while navigating pregnancy, recovery, parenting, work, and the ongoing demands of everyday life. I experienced firsthand how often women are expected to simply “push through” discomfort, tension, exhaustion, Back Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain, and the constant changes happening within their bodies.
But I believe you deserve more than just coping.
That’s why my work is centred on creating a calm, supportive space where you feel heard, cared for, and understood. Whether you’re seeking support for Pregnancy Pelvic Pain, Sciatica Pain, muscle tension, postural strain, birth recovery, or general movement and wellbeing, every treatment is tailored to your body, your symptoms, and what you need support with on the day.
Using a combination of myotherapy, remedial massage, soft tissue therapy, pregnancy massage, and movement-focused care, my goal is to help reduce pain, improve movement, and support you in feeling more comfortable and connected to your body again.
At Birthing Body AU, care is about more than simply treating symptoms — it’s about supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, recovery, movement, and everyday life with a gentle, evidence-informed, and holistic approach.
What Sets Birthing Body Apart
At Birthing Body, you’re not just another appointment — you’re a woman moving through one of the most transformative seasons of your life. Our care is grounded in understanding, connection, and truly listening to what your body needs, so you feel supported every step of the way.
Personalised Care That Adapts to You
Every session is shaped around how you’re feeling on the day — your body, your baby, and your experience always come first.
Truly Women-Centred Support
With a deep focus on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, you’re supported by someone who understands the physical and emotional changes of motherhood.
Comfort, Safety & Space to Exhale
From the way you’re positioned to the pace of treatment, everything is designed to help you feel safe, held, and able to fully relax.
Support Beyond the Treatment Room
You’ll leave with simple, practical guidance to help you feel more comfortable, confident, and connected to your body between sessions.
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Birth preparation sessions are best booked from around 36 weeks of pregnancy, but can be helpful earlier if you’re experiencing discomfort or want to start preparing sooner.
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Each session is tailored to you and may include movement and mobility work, breathing techniques, pelvic floor awareness, and practical strategies to help you feel more comfortable and prepared for labour.
Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Preparation
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Wear something comfortable and easy to change in and out of. You will be appropriately covered throughout your treatment, and everything is adjusted to your comfort level.
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While labour is different for everyone, these sessions focus on techniques that can help manage discomfort, improve positioning, and support your body to work more efficiently during labour.
Book a Scar Release Appointment Today
At Birthing Body, your session is more than just an appointment — it’s a dedicated time to support your body, recovery, and overall well-being. We support women from across Doreen, Greensborough, Plenty, South Morang, Eltham and Diamond Creek.
*Birth preparation sessions are most beneficial from around 34 weeks onwards, but can be booked earlier depending on your needs and preferences.