Connected Hypno & Birthing

29/11/2025

I have been MIA on socials as life has just been well…busy! And it seems many I speak to are in the same boat.

Regardless I thought this deserved a spot on the grid to say I am now taking private midwifery clients on in 2026. Covering the western suburbs of Adelaide and it is in a limited capacity for now.
I am already grateful for all the enquiries and bookings I have had already.
I am almost fully booked for the first half of 2026, with only a couple of spots left for March.
I am not taking on any clients for February as my youngest is starting school. I am having time off at the end of July/beginning of August for The Convergence of Rebellious Midwives so I am unavailable during that time.
It is strongly recommended to contact a private midwifery as early as possible if you are considering Homebirth as many do book it early.
Please feel free to contact me to ask any questions and if you have an enquiry.

29/11/2025

First Group Workshop of 2026 is up and already filling…

February 8th & 15th 2026
10am to 5-5:30pm both days at Vitality Semaphore

The ideal time to do a class is anywhere between 20-34 weeks of your pregnancy but have had couple between 18weeks right up to 38weeks in my classes before, so it’s never too late to learn.
The cost is $570 per couple, an investment you make in having a positive and informed birth with independent evidence informed, empowering childbirth education with a Registered Midwife with Endorsement.
Book in directly via my website to secure your spot or contact me to find out more or to book in.

31/10/2025

It sometimes feels like there's a new childbirth-related news headline every week.

And no matter whether it's on the web, in the papers or on TV, it’s highly likely that it will be scary and focused on risk.

It may instill fear and undermine women’s confidence in their own bodies and babies.

Here are a few things that you should bear in mind when reading these headlines and the associated stories.

1. Both the originator of the research and the people who turn it into a story want to get the headline and the story to spread as far and wide as possible. Their job isn't to help you make an informed decision about what is right for you.

2. The goal of getting maximum publicity for a research finding or story is sometimes achieved by taking a sensationalist stance. Sometimes, key facts are glossed over, shared in a misleading way or left out completely.

3. Risk and fear sell news very quickly. There are many, many studies showing that birth is safe and that women's bodies are marvellously good at growing, birthing and feeding babies. But these don't make exciting headlines, and they don't make nearly as many people read, click and share, so they are often ignored.

4. There is almost never any discussion of the bigger picture or the wider context, either of the study or situation itself or of other work that has been done on the same topic. We need more information than can be found in the headlines.

5. In reality, research and report findings are never certain. All studies have limitations. Sadly, the complexity and the uncertainty gets compromised in favour of those risk-filled headlines which make you want to click, read and share.

Stay calm. Remember that the job of the media is to sell headlines, not to help people making pregnancy and birth decisions.

Breathe.

Get informed.

And then make the decision that's right for you.

If you'd like to see more of my work on this topic, you can find me at https://www.sarawickham.com/wrfm

27/10/2025

A free birth is when a woman chooses to have a baby, usually at home, without a registered midwife or doctor in attendance. It’s much riskier than a planned home birth.

25/10/2025

23/10/2025

Get Tickets on Humanitix - 37th Annual Homebirth Australia Conference hosted by Homebirth Australia. Ayers House, 288 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia. Sunday 9th November 2025. Find event information.

23/10/2025

🌟 Workshop Day: The first day of the 37th Annual Homebirth Australia conference gathering!

Just like in birth, sometimes we have to adjust ☺️ So we’re reintroducing … WORKSHOP DAY!

Adelaide has 6 incredible workshops on offer to kick start this years gathering.

Our 3 keynote speakers will facilitate workshops, alongside 3 very experienced practitioners in the room across the hall.
💛
~ Working with pain to enhance birth

~ Birthing in the shadows

~ Village Prenatal

~ Birth prep with Chinese medicine

~ Journey into pelvic restoration

~ the sustainable birthworker

Tickets Available NOW: Book in for one & then join the picnic outside or immerse yourself in a full day of learning & wisdom!

https://events.humanitix.com/37th-annual-homebirth-australia-conference

SEE YOU THERE 🤩

23/10/2025

The 2025 Cochrane review on immediate and early skin-to-skin contact after birth highlights that further randomized controlled trials comparing skin-to-skin contact with ‘usual care’ are no longer ethical.

The findings show there is now enough evidence to make immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth the global standard of care, and as WHO already recommends skin-to-skin the standard of care, the authors argue that randomizing the separation of mother and newborn may no longer be justifiable.

Read more:
https://centerforbreastfeeding.org/cochrane-review-2025

25/09/2025

Out of Office

I am going away on a family overseas holiday and my access to my email and social media accounts will be limited while I’m away. So if you need me during this time please feel free to leave me a message or email and but please be patient for a reply I will get back to you when I can or when I am back online on Monday the 13th of October!
To book into my last workshop for the year (Dec 7th & 14th) head to my website to book in directly www.connectedhypnobirthing.com.au
Nikki x

22/09/2025

Introducing… my new business name
Connected Hypno & Birthing!
Along with a new website domain
www.connectedhypnoandbirthing.com.au
And contact email
nikki@connectedhypnoandbirthing.com.au
Many thanks to for the logo update to reflect the new business name but I kept with my logo design because well I love it and people know it.
Still just me but now including my new private midwifery services as well as my Hypnobirthing classes.