Birth Resources
Useful resources and articles for your antenatal journey
The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast Episode 13. Support for breastfeeding, baby sleep and attachment
Postnatal Care
In episode 13 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast, Calmbirth Director, Karen McClay talks to the Founder of Possums & Co & Medical Director & lactation consultant, Pamela Douglas about how…
Breastfeeding on Demand
Postnatal Care
It's World Breastfeeding Week! This year's theme is: "Protect breastfeeding: a shared responsibility". The theme highlights the importance of support - right from a nuclear level through to a more…
Using a comb for labour pain relief!
Child Birth Techniques
How do the combs work? They are a simple, effective and wonderful pain management tool that help women in labour as they act as a powerful distraction or a focal point…
The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast Episode 12.Support in Perinatal Mental Health.Creating a Safe, Private environment in the fourth trimester
Postnatal Care
Calmbirth Director, Karen McClay chats with Perinatal, Child and Family Psychologist, Rachel Bridge about creating a safe, calm and private environment in the fourth trimester.
Getting To Know Calmbirth Educator Karen Jones
Postnatal Care
My name is Karen. I have worked as a Midwife for almost 30 years. About 7 years ago I decided to take a position as a Community Midwife in Aboriginal…
Postpartum Bleeding – What to Expect
Postnatal Care
Vaginal bleeding (known as Lochia) is a normal part of giving birth, whether you have a vaginal birth or a Caesarean section birth. Lochia is made up of tissue, blood…
Breastfeeding in the first days and weeks of life…
Postnatal Care
Dr Pamela Douglas is in conversation with Melbourne neonatologist Dr Danielle Freeman about breastfeeding in the first days and weeks of life and avoiding formula use in the days after the…
Postnatal Isolation
Postnatal Care
The messages are flowing, the visitors are frequent and there are huge smiles all round. You’ve just given birth to the most spectacular little human you have ever seen! Life…
Birth Trauma…
mental wellbeing
The birthing of a baby, and the birthing of a mother and of a father, is a significant transitional event in our lives. . A mothers experience of birth, can…