The Pregnancy Collective

11/03/2026

🌿 Hi, I’m Kate — Midwife, Mother & Hypnobirthing Educator and the host of the "What if we were taught" podcast.

So, what is Hypnobirthing?
And what’s my course all about?

Put simply — this is a comprehensive childbirth education program designed to prepare you and your partner for an empowered, informed, and confident birth.

I teach the Hypnobirthing International™ program as the foundation of my classes — a world-renowned, evidence-based program — and bring in additional resources and education from my perspective and experience as a practicing midwife.

Across five consecutive weeks, we explore everything from:
✨ Understanding your physiology — the incredible process of labour and birth and how your body works
✨ Education surrounding interventions and induction of labour, including epidurals, and how to make truly informed choices
✨ Breathing, relaxation, and mindset techniques for labour, as well as additional techniques for when we need a little more
✨ Pelvic floor and perineal education by Principal women's Health Physiotherapist Danni .wellness.boutique
✨ Nutrition education — supporting your body through pregnancy and preparing for postpartum recover
And so much more!

This course isn’t just about techniques for birthing — it’s about knowledge, confidence, and connection.
Partners leave feeling equipped, calm, and empowered to play an active role in birth — not just as onlookers, but as integral supports in the experience.

My mission is for every couple to walk away feeling informed, supported, and genuinely excited about their birth.

💬 Curious or have questions?
I offer free connection calls so we can chat, get to know one another, and make sure I’m the right fit for your journey ahead.

📩 Send me a PM to book your call or to learn more.
✨ Payment plans are available to help you secure your

11/03/2026

New Childbirth Education Classes Now Open ✨

If you’re preparing for birth and want to feel informed, calm, and confident — these classes are for you.

My childbirth education series is designed to give you real, evidence-based information, practical tools, and the confidence to navigate labour, birth, and the early postpartum period.

We cover:
• Understanding labour and birth
• How to work with your body during labour
• Birth partner support tools
• Pain relief options (natural and medical)
• Navigating the hospital system
• The early postpartum period and newborn care

This is comprehensive preparation for birth, taught from my perspective as a midwife and childbirth educator.

🎉 Special launch offer:
The first 4 bookings receive $100 off.

Use code KATEMARTYN at checkout. Link in bio.

Spots are limited and classes are in person and are kept small to allow time for questions and discussion.
These classes will be held at the beautiful .wellness.boutique

If you’re unsure whether this class or my Hypnobirthing Course is the best fit, feel free to reach out — I’m always happy to chat.

07/03/2026

I’m 41 and learning to skateboard.

It started for connection- my boys were into it so i saw it as an opportunity for further connection.

I honestly didn't realise how much much inner "stuff" it would bring up for me..

The embarrassment.
The fear of looking silly.
The “what will people think?”
The old stories about not being good enough.

It cracked open so much inner child work I didn’t even realise was there.

But here’s the thing.

That’s exactly what I want my kids to learn.

To try things because they want to.
To show up even when they’re scared.
To not shrink themselves because of outside opinions.
To believe that age doesn’t define possibility.

The greatest moments haven’t been landing tricks.

They’ve been:
“Mum, can you skate with me?”
The high fives.
The hugs.
The pride in their eyes.

And here’s what I really want to say:

Connection doesn’t mean you have to take up skateboarding.

It means stepping into their world.

If they love something — can you be curious about it?
Can you sit and watch without being on your phone?
Can you cheer so when they look up, you’re already looking at them?
Can you talk about it at the dinner table?
Can you learn just enough to say, “Tell me more”?
I’m even learning Pokémon.

Do I love Pokémon? Not really.
Do I love what it does for our connection? Absolutely.

Our kids don’t need perfection.
They need presence.

And sometimes growth shows up disguised as a skateboard.

Ps a special shoutout to for making sure i don't hurt myself..too much... and for my other skater mum Amy!!! You guys are legends

27/02/2026

Class 1 we always talk about Nutrition in pregnancy because it's something, in my opinion, that isn't discussed enough- women are told more often what not to eat rather than what to include and what their body and babies require. Lily Nichols, RDN book Real Food For Pregnancy is actually the first book I recommend. Along side that her website has a wealth of articles and FREe resources. This article on b12 is just one of many fantastic evidence based information on nutritional requirements in pregnancy. Worth a read.

How much vitamin B12 do you need during pregnancy? Hint: it may be triple what the current prenatal nutrition guidelines recommend. Vitamin B12 & Pregnancy: a nutrient crucial to your baby's health.

17/02/2026

Hi Lovely Community. I'm a midwife and mum in the GC and I teach childbirth education classes and HypnoBirthing classes. I have a group class kicking off this Friday 20th and have 3 spaces left. Lovely to see the community here

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Hi, I’m Kate — a midwife, mum, and qualified HypnoBirthing practitioner. I teach comprehensive childbirth education classes designed to empower you and your birth companion with knowledge, tools, and confidence for pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postpartum period. My classes are based on the ...

08/02/2026

Next group kicks off 20th Feb! 4 spaces remaining.

🌿 Hi, I’m Kate — Midwife, Mother & Hypnobirthing an childbirth dEducator and the host of the "What if we were taught" podcast.

So, what is Hypnobirthing?
And what’s my course all about?

Put simply — this is a comprehensive childbirth education program designed to prepare you and your partner for an empowered, informed, and confident birth.

I teach the Hypnobirthing International™ program as the foundation of my classes — a world-renowned, evidence-based program — and bring in additional resources and education from my perspective and experience as a practicing midwife.

Across five consecutive weeks, we explore everything from:
✨ Understanding your physiology — the incredible process of labour and birth and how your body works
✨ Education surrounding interventions and induction of labour, including epidurals, and how to make truly informed choices
✨ Breathing, relaxation, and mindset techniques for labour, as well as additional techniques for when we need a little more
✨ Pelvic floor and perineal education by Principal women's Health Physiotherapist Danni .wellness.boutique
✨ Nutrition education — supporting your body through pregnancy and preparing for postpartum recover
And so much more!

This course isn’t just about techniques for birthing — it’s about knowledge, confidence, and connection.
Partners leave feeling equipped, calm, and empowered to play an active role in birth — not just as onlookers, but as integral supports in the experience.

My mission is for every couple to walk away feeling informed, supported, and genuinely excited about their birth.

💬 Curious or have questions?
I offer free connection calls so we can chat, get to know one another, and make sure I’m the right fit for your journey ahead.

📩 Send me a PM to book your call or to learn more.
✨ Payment plans are available to help you secure your place.

Hi, I’m Kate — a midwife, mum, and qualified HypnoBirthing practitioner. I teach comprehensive childbirth education classes designed to empower you and your birth companion with knowledge, tools, and confidence for pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postpartum period. My classes are based on the ...

05/02/2026

Hey ladies (and partners too 🤍),
I’m recording a solo podcast episode for birth partners and I’d love your help.

If you could go back to your birth:
What do you wish your partner knew about labour and birth?
What helped the most?
What do you wish had been done differently?

Your real experiences will help me create an episode that actually supports partners — and in turn, supports women better too ✨
Comment below or DM me if you prefer.

05/02/2026

Sweet Potato Brownies

These were surprisingly simple to make and they passed the kids’ test 🙌
They’re going to be such great additions to our lunchboxes this week, and of course… the perfect yummy snack for any postpartum mums or pregnant mamas too 🤍

Ingredients:
• 2 cup steamed sweet potato (mashed)
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup honey
• 6 tbsp oat flour (I just blended 6 tbsp of oats into a powder)
• 3 tbsp cacao powder
• 1 tbsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp ghee (or butter)
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• Pinch of salt
• Chocolate chips to sprinkle on top

Method:
1. Blend the eggs, honey, vanilla and ghee until smooth.
2. Add in the remaining ingredients and blend again.
3. Pour into a lined baking tray, sprinkle with chocolate chips.
4. Bake at 180°C for ~40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.

And voilà ✨

I’ll be freezing them too, so I’ll report back on how they go after defrosting – but so far they’re a big win in our house!

03/02/2026

Hi community and friends..
I’m currently creating a new e-guide.
The whole idea of this guide is to support women right at the very beginning of pregnancy — when you’ve just found out and have no idea where to start.

I’d love to gather your input so I can make this as genuinely helpful and real as possible.

When you first found out you were pregnant:
– What were you most confused about?
– What information were you searching for?
– What do you wish someone had explained to you early on?
– What do you think every newly pregnant person should know?

Comment below or send me a DM — I’d be so grateful for your thoughts 🤍

31/01/2026

🎙 New Episode: Exploring Menarche and The Menstraul Cycle with Jane Hardwicke Collings Jane Hardwicke Collings

Listen here to full episode
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-if-we-were-taught/id1681511309?i=1000747489020

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Jane Hardwicke Collings — international speaker, author, and pioneer in the field of rites of passage for women.

Together, we explore how we can begin reframing menarche and the menstrual cycle, moving away from shame, silence, and purely clinical education, and towards a culture of understanding, respect, and embodied wisdom.

This episode is especially for parents who feel like they’re starting from scratch — those who were never taught about their own cycles in a holistic way and now want to do things differently for their children.

We explore:

• How to educate both daughters and sons

• When these conversations can begin and how to create a supportive household culture

• The cycle as seasons — emotional, mental, and physical rhythms across the month

• The powerful role fathers play in supporting their daughters

• Rites of passage, honouring menarche, and what society could look like if we truly supported cyclical living

This episode is an invitation to help remove shame, empower families, and create a cultural shift so the next generation grows up informed, respected, and deeply connected to their bodies.

📚 Book Giveaway

To honour Jane’s work, I’m running a giveaway of two of her beautiful books:

• Becoming a Woman: A Guide for Girls Approaching Menstruation

• Blood Rites: The Spiritual Practice of Menstruation

Head over to instagra and check out for details on how to enter 🤍
Link Here

https://www.instagram.com/whatifweweretaught?igsh=Yms5Z3o0dDFoeXpn&utm_source=qr

30/01/2026

Love this post by Lily Nichols, RDN. We need so much more awareness into s***m health and the impact and role it has not just in fertility but also in miscarriage. So important.

We all know it takes two to tango, but even though males contribute half the genetics of a pregnancy, they are too often left out of the picture. This is especially true when it comes to studies on miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).