Empowered Birth Preparation | Physio-Led, Evidence-Based Birth Classes

Physio-led birth preparation.

Grounded in evidence and back by real-life support

Create your positive birthing experience with physio-led classes and personalised support - all combined with the latest research and evidence.

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Supports your pelvic floor, body and recovery
Designed by a pelvic health physiotherapist
Birth education and practical preparation, all in one place

Your birth matters - and how you prepare your body matters too.

We understand just how important your birth is and how it can shape your experience of motherhood. The Empowered Birth Preparation Program can be done on its own or alongside the EMP Pregnancy Program.
It’s designed to help you feel informed, confident and physically prepared for labour, birth and early recovery - whatever path your birth takes.

We are here to help you to create the birth you deserve: positive, informed, and empowered.

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A complete, physio-led approach to birth preparation

Inside the Empowered Birth Preparation Program, you’ll learn how to:

protect and prepare your pelvic floor
understand what labour really feels like
move, breathe and position your body effectively
reduce fear through education and preparation
feel supported even if your birth doesn’t go to plan

Module 1: Create Your Informed Birth

Make decisions from confidence, not fear.
Understand your options, the evidence behind them, and how to advocate for yourself.

Module 2: Understanding Labour

You'll learn how your body is designed to birth - exploring the stages of labour, the powerful role of birth hormones, and what to expect physically and emotionally throughout the process.

Module 3: Understanding your Pelvic Floor and How to Protect It

Your pelvic floor plays a critical role in birth and recovery. Learn how to prepare it, protect it during delivery, and reduce the risk of trauma.

Module 4: Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth

Learn how to prepare your pelvic floor for both labour and recovery.

This practical, hands-on module teaches you how to:

perform perineal massage correctly
use effective pushing strategies that reduce unnecessary strain
understand how warmth, positioning and breath can support tissue stretch and reduce perineal tearing

Module 5: Understanding Pain

Understand pain, so it doesn’t control you.
Learn how pain works in labour, what influences it, and how different strategies can support your comfort and coping.

Explore:

the physiology of labour pain
evidence-based pain relief options (natural and medical)
tools to build coping capacity and confidence

Module 6: Prepare Your Body for Birth

Birth is physical and preparation matters.
Learn how movement, positioning and strength can support labour and protect your body.

You’ll practise:

active birth positions
movement strategies to optimise baby’s position
labour-specific strength and mobility work

Module 7: Prepare Your Mind for Birth

Your mindset can influence your experience and memories of birth. Build emotional readiness, reduce fear, and strengthen trust in your body.

Learn strategies for:

managing anxiety and uncertainty
breathwork and visualisation during labour
staying grounded - even if birth doesn’t go to plan

Module 8: Empower Your Birthing Partner

Prepared partners provide better support.
Give your birth partner the tools to support you physically, emotionally and practically.

They’ll learn:

hands-on support techniques (massage, positioning, pelvic release)
when to step in, and when to step back
how to advocate for you during labour

Module 9: Putting It All Together – Birth Roadmaps & Troubleshooting

Birth rarely follows one plan.
Prepare for multiple scenarios so you feel informed, flexible and confident.

This module covers:

creating a personalised, adaptable birth roadmap
navigating induction, assisted birth and Caesarean birth
decision-making when birth takes an unexpected turn

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"A heartfelt thank you for your magical program that helped kept me so well, strong and fit, ready to take on having my first child.

My Labor ended up being a dream outcome, with your wonderful program getting my mind and body fit along with all the walking, I was surprisingly 8.5cm dilated when I arrived to the hospital, delivering our little boy, 1.5hrs later. Even better I didn't need any pain relief, which I thought I may have needed up my sleeve.

Now, we are both loving your joint workouts and very much looking forward to commencing your return to running program, having loved running prior.

My sister and friend are now fans too, enjoying spreading the word on such a highly valuable and recommended program.

Big thanks from both of us.

- Jenni

This program is for you if…

you want to prepare your body, not just your mindset.
you’re worried about tearing, pelvic floor injury or recovery.
you want clear, evidence-based guidance.
you’re planning a vaginal birth or a caesarean.
you want to feel informed without being overwhelmed.
you want practical tools for your birthing partner so that they can support with confidence.
you want support that adapts if your birth changes.

I just wanted to say that the Empowered birth program is brilliant - so informative, so relatable and also not intimidating for someone who hasn’t given birth before either.

Such a joy to be able to go to a 38w prenatal appointment and when asked "do you have any questions or things you'd like us to write down for your labour" and to actually already be informed, feel confident in what you want and firm in requesting it in advance (e.g. birth positions, warm compress, time in bath etc).

The breathing techniques are great too, as is the physical and mental distractors for labour, and always that it's based off research and scientific outcomes.

Highly recommend to absolutely everyone who wants to go into their birth feeling prepared, educated and with their partner on the same page!

You ladies are amazing and I feel so lucky to find you and proud of myself to be so committed to your prenatal program.

- Sarah

Your care is guided by a wide range experienced birthing experts.

Meet the experts behind the Empowered Birth Preparation Program

Lyz Evans

Titled Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Dr Jason Chow

Gynaecologist and Obstetrician

Dr Lynn Townsend

Gynaecologist and Obstetrician

Dr Nicole Highet

Clinical Perinatal Psychologist

Jennifer Hazi

Private Registered Midwife

Cathy Shortt

Certified Lactation Consultant

Polly Delaney

Registered Midwife and Nurse

Belinda Kirkpatrick

Naturopath

Real support - before, during and after birth

Inside EMP, you’re not left to figure things out alone. You’ll have access to expert education, ongoing guidance and practical tools you can return to as your pregnancy and birth unfold.

We have given birth in every way possible. From 20 hour vaginal deliveries to maternal assisted Caesarean sections. We know that the way you feel seen and supported during your preparation for birth can have a huge impact on your motherhood journey. We are here to support you as you prepare to bring your baby into the world with real-life guidance and support.

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All Your Questions, Answered:

When should I start the Empowered Birth Program?

How is this different from a hospital antenatal class?

When should I begin perineal massage?

What equipment do I need?

Can I still do the program if I’m planning a Caesarean birth?

How can I involve my birth partner in the program?

Do you have a postnatal program?

Is the program suitable for first-time mums and those who’ve birthed before?

What kind of support is included with the program?

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It started with a simple question;

"Why didn't anyone tell me this could happen?"

Between us, we've been pregnant six times and supported thousands of women. As a physio and perinatal exercise specialist, we built Empowered Motherhood to offer the expert care we wish every mother had.

Our Story

The Empowered Motherhood Program acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.