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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.

02/03/2026

Today marks one year since our life was suddenly thrown off course by the unexpected loss of someone deeply loved.

I often find myself wondering how much to share - the quiet juggle of being both a psychologist and a human moving through grief in real time.

I’ve always tried to share my “realness” once I’m through something, once there’s perspective or meaning to hold onto. But grief doesn’t really work like that. It doesn’t neatly finish or suddenly stop hurting.

It ebbs and flows.
Sometimes it’s a heaviness so strong it’s hard to function.
Other times it’s more like a low hum in the background - always there, just softer.

This past year has been hard. Really hard. 💔

And what I’ve learned - both personally and professionally - is that grief isn’t something we move on from. It’s something we learn to carry. To live alongside. To make space for as life slowly grows around it again.

Holding extra gentleness today, for myself and for anyone else quietly carrying loss ❤️

27/02/2026

There are some big ripples happening in the world for women right now.

The understanding of matrescence - the developmental transition into motherhood - is growing.

From a full-page feature in the New York Times, to an article in Fast Company, to the amazing previewing her new documentary Matrescence…

The conversation is shifting.

It’s almost impossible to ignore the fact that becoming a mother is not just a medical event, followed by a woman simply returning to her old life.

Becoming a mother is an identity transformation.

It is neurological.
It is relational.
It is psychological.
It is social.

And when we don’t name or support that transition, women carry unnecessary shame, isolation and distress.

I’m so excited to be contributing in a small way to this movement.

Jane and I are presenting on ‘Matrescence-Informed Care: Bridging Interdisciplinary Models to Provide Women-Centred Maternity Care and Improve Health Outcomes’ at the upcoming conference!

Because this isn’t just a trending word.

It’s a framework that helps us:
✨ Support the whole woman
✨ Bridge silos between disciplines
✨ Improve long-term health outcomes for mothers and babies

It feels incredibly meaningful to be contributing to this space at a time when the world is finally beginning to listen.

The shift is happening.
And I’m grateful to be part of it. 🤍

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24/02/2026

✨ A gentle reminder: growth isn’t always about what we need to start doing… sometimes it’s about what we need to stop doing.

So many of us move through life carrying invisible rules - be perfect, keep everyone happy, push through, don’t rest yet, don’t let anyone down.

And slowly, without realising it, we abandon ourselves in the process.

The work isn’t becoming a completely different person.
The work is learning to let go of the habits, expectations, and pressures that were never meant to be carried forever.

💛 You don’t need to be perfect.
💛 You are allowed to have needs.
💛 Rest is not something you earn - it’s something you require.

Sometimes the most powerful change starts with deciding what you’re no longer available for.

Which one do you need to let go of right now? 👇

23/02/2026

Behind every session, every conversation, every moment of support at The Mindful Birth Movement… is a team of incredibly caring humans 🤍

I feel so grateful to work alongside women who show up each day with compassion, warmth, professionalism, and a genuine passion for supporting mothers and families through one of life’s biggest transitions. This team truly embodies what we stand for - connection, evidence-based care, and creating a safe space where people feel seen, heard and supported.

These beautiful images capture not just faces, but the heart of what we do ✨

A huge thank you to the very talented Stacey from and for bringing our vision to life and making everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera (no small task with a room full of psychologists 😉).

Stacey has generously offered a complimentary photography session exclusively for our community — perfect if you’ve been wanting updated family photos, personal branding images, or simply to capture this season of life.

📩 DM or to secure your spot.

And to my beautiful team — thank you for being the heart behind The Mindful Birth Movement every single day 🤍

19/02/2026

There’s something powerful about sitting in a room with other mums who just get it 🤍

Our Mum & Me Morning Tea is a relaxed, welcoming space to pause, have a cuppa, and connect with other mums and bubs - no pressure, no expectations, just real conversation and supportive community.

Motherhood isn’t meant to be done alone. Whether you’re navigating the newborn fog, 3-month regression, introducing solids or simply craving adult conversation, this space is here for you.

✨ Come once, or make it part of your monthly rhythm.
✨ Babies welcome (of course).
✨ Zero judgement, always.

📍 Heathmont
🗓 Last Friday of every month
☕ FREE to attend - bookings via link in bio

Bring yourself exactly as you are. We’ll have the tea ready 🤍

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18/02/2026

We’re honoured to be presenting at the Maternity Consumer Network Conference in Brisbane this March.

Our workshop explores Matrescence-Informed Care — and why centring the identity transition into motherhood is essential if we truly want to improve health outcomes.

We know how to monitor blood pressure.
We know how to track fetal growth.
We know how to document birth statistics.

But do we systematically support the psychological, relational and identity shift of becoming a mother?

Matrescence is not a niche idea.
It is a developmental transition - as significant as adolescence - and when it goes unnamed or unsupported, women carry unnecessary guilt, shame and distress.

Women-centred maternity care means we bridge disciplines.

It means obstetrics, midwifery, psychology and allied health working together - not in silos.

It means recognising that supporting a woman’s identity transition is not “extra care.”
It is preventative care.

Grateful to be part of the conversation shaping how we care for women and families 🤍

If you’re attending, we’d love to connect.

And if you work in maternity care and are curious about matrescence-informed models, reach out - this is the work we care deeply about.

Bec & Jane

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16/02/2026

✨ Happy Birthday, Erika! ✨

Today we’re celebrating the wonderful human behind so much connection, compassion and wisdom - The Mindful Birth Movement's amazing couples therapist.

Erika has a beautiful way of helping people feel instantly safe, seen and understood. Whether she’s supporting couples, families or individuals navigating the many transitions of life and parenthood, she brings warmth, deep care, and a wonderfully down-to-earth approach to every conversation.

She reminds us that relationships aren’t about perfection - they’re about teamwork, communication, repair, growth and learning how to love each other (and ourselves) a little better along the way.

We feel so lucky to have your wisdom, creativity and big heart as part of The Mindful Birth Movement, Erika 🌿

Please join us in wishing her the happiest birthday - we hope today pours back into you all the care you give to others!

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11/02/2026

✨ Re-introducing me - Rebecca Black ✨

Founder & Director of The Mindful Birth Movement.

Most days, I’m the part-time admin lady, social media manager, team leader, bookkeeper, email replier, systems fixer and general behind-the-scenes chaos coordinator keeping this small business ticking along.

At the very same time, I’m also:
🤍 Mum to three little humans
🐾 Owner of a very gorgeous (and very energetic) GSP puppy
🏐 A social netballer… who is actually far more competitive than I like to admit
📚 And an avid reader, usually with a book half-finished on the bedside table

As a perinatal psychologist I adore supporting women to not just survive motherhood, but truly thrive in it. To find themselves again. To soften the guilt. To reconnect with who they are becoming. And to build a life that feels good, meaningful and values-aligned… even amongst the beautiful chaos of being a mum.

This space was never about perfection.
It’s about good-enough, self-compassion, growth, and doing motherhood your way 🌿

If you’re here - I’m really glad you are. 💛

09/02/2026

Last week, after school and kinder drop-offs, I sat in my car and cried.

The kind of cry that catches you off guard. The kind that leaves you feeling cracked open.

And then… I wiped my face, took a breath, and went to work. But I didn’t just soldier on or push through - I canceled my first client and made space for what I needed.

Life doesn’t pause because we’re grieving a phase, holding emotional load, or navigating matrescence.

BUT our nervous system needs space to regulate. So we need to make space to pause and honor our needs amongst the chaos of life.

What we don’t talk about enough is that two things can be true at once:
• You can love being a mum and adore your kids
• And still feel broken, overwhelmed, or undone by the weight of it all

This isn’t failure.
It’s not weakness.
It’s a very human response to ongoing emotional demand.

Research shows that emotional transitions - particularly during matrescence - can activate grief, loss, and identity shifts, even when life is “going well.”

Naming this matters. Normalising it matters.

You don’t need fixing.
You don’t need to push harder.
You need permission to feel, support to regulate, and space to be held.

If this resonates, please know: you’re not alone - and you’re not doing motherhood wrong 🤍

31/10/2025

This beautiful couple completed our HypnoBirthing Program to prepare for their birth - and their reflections say it all 💫

Birth may not always go to plan, but when you have the tools to stay calm, confident and connected, your experience can still feel empowering and positive.

Our early 2026 HypnoBirthing groups are now open! Visit our website for all the details 🌸

Address

2/97 Canterbury Road
Mount Evelyn, VIC
3135

Telephone

+61402366260

Website

http://www.themindfulbirthmovement.com.au/

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