The Mindful Birth Movement

The Mindful Birth Movement Perinatal Psychologist, HypnoBirthing Practitioner & Mum
Empowering women to feel calm and confident!

About Rebecca Black
Founder & Director of The Mindful Birth Movement:

I’m a Psychologist, a HypnoBirthing Practitioner, and most importantly a mum to three wonderful children. As a passionate psychologist, I have a wide range of experience working with clients at an individual, group and organisational level. I provide individual counselling to clients of varying backgrounds and presenting issues

, including concerns related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, stress, relationship and family issues, and more. Through utilising evidence-based approaches and developing a strong therapeutic relationship with clients, I am able to support clients to move through the difficulties they are facing, improve their quality of life and attain a sense of fulfilment. After having my children, I discovered my passion for pregnancy, birth and babies… and developed a special interest in supporting women throughout their perinatal journey. I understand the range of difficulties that women can experience in relation to conception, pregnancy, birth and motherhood, and I believe the support of a warm, non-judgmental and compassionate person can make a significant difference. The Mindful Birth Movement is an established and growing business that provides a range of services to women throughout their perinatal journey. Based in Heathmont, we offer a continuum of support to clients as they move through conception, pregnancy, birth and motherhood. These services include counselling and psychological support, HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education Programs, and our signature group program, Mindful Motherhood. Our mission is to support women to honour where they are at and redefine their motherhood experience through letting go of unrealistic expectations, reducing guilt, anger, anxiety and depression, and engaging in self-compassion.

The days can feel long when you're at home with a baby... but they don't have to be lonely. 💛Join us for our next Mum & ...
23/08/2026

The days can feel long when you're at home with a baby... but they don't have to be lonely. 💛

Join us for our next Mum & Me Morning Tea – a relaxed morning where you can connect with other local mums who are navigating the same season of life.

Whether it's your first baby or your fourth, you're welcome exactly as you are. Feed your baby, share a story, ask a question, or simply enjoy a hot drink while someone else understands what this chapter really feels like.

Sometimes, all it takes is one conversation to remind you that you're not the only one.

🗓️ Mum & Me Morning Tea
👶 For mums and babies under 12 months
☕ We'd love to welcome you.

Come as you are—we'll have the tea ready. Bookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1332593

This took me right back to what it felt like to become a mum for the first time…The enormity of this life transition sho...
23/08/2026

This took me right back to what it felt like to become a mum for the first time…

The enormity of this life transition should not be understated!

We shouldn’t only care for the baby.

We need to care for the woman becoming their mother, too. 🤍

A few reflections from sessions this week 🫶🏻
19/08/2026

A few reflections from sessions this week 🫶🏻

16/08/2026

There’s a version of me that used to warm up with complete focus, present with my team, mentally preparing for the game ahead.

These days, my warm-up looks a little different.

It includes tiny hands wanting to copy every stretch, little feet racing beside me, interruptions, cuddles, and a whole lot of laughter.

And honestly? I wouldn’t change it.

Motherhood has changed the way I show up - not because I’ve become less capable, but because my definition of success has expanded.

It’s no longer just about how I play.

It’s about showing my kids what it looks like to move your body because you love it. To keep making time for the things that fill your own cup. To let them see you pursue your passions, even if it looks a little messier than it once did.

They won’t remember the score.

But maybe they’ll remember that Mum kept showing up - for herself, and for them.

And I hope one day they know they’re allowed to do the same. ❤️

13/08/2026

Motherhood: the role with the highest expectations and approximately zero opportunity to practise beforehand 😂

And yet somehow, we expect ourselves to know.

How to settle this baby.
How to respond to this child.
How to handle the tantrum.
How to set the boundary.
How to balance work and motherhood.
How to know when to hold on and when to let go.

And when we inevitably get some of it wrong, we can be so quick to decide that we’re getting motherhood wrong.

But motherhood is a relationship we learn as we go.

We try things.
We notice what works.
We realise what doesn’t.
We repair.
We adjust.
Our children change.
And then we learn all over again.

There is no version of motherhood without trial and error.

The goal was never to become a mum who never gets it wrong.

It’s becoming a mum who trusts herself enough to keep learning. 🤍

There is something so special about hearing from families after they’ve welcomed their baby into the world. 🤍One of our ...
11/08/2026

There is something so special about hearing from families after they’ve welcomed their baby into the world. 🤍

One of our recent HypnoBirthing parents shared that, despite having a pregnancy that required an induction, they experienced the calm, positive birth they had been hoping for.

✨ A beautiful water birth.
✨ A vaginal birth after wondering if it would be possible due to GDM & induction.
✨ Birth preferences that were listened to, respected and honoured.
✨ Incredible support from both loved ones and the maternity team.
✨ A healthy mum, a healthy baby, and a memory they’ll treasure forever.

One part of their message that really stood out was this:

“It often felt like the staff were advocating for a positive and safe birth experience alongside me, even when decisions needed to be made during labour.”

This is exactly why we always say that HypnoBirthing isn’t about having the “perfect” birth or avoiding interventions. It’s about preparing you with knowledge, confidence and practical tools so you can navigate whatever unfolds while feeling informed, supported and empowered.

Congratulations to this beautiful family on the safe arrival of their little one. Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your journey. 💛

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2/97 Canterbury Road
Mount Evelyn, VIC
3135

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