Calmbirth Blog
Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators
Induction of labour or Spontaneous labour?
Birth Preparation
The Australian health and Welfare report of 2026 shows that the rate of spontaneous labour has reduced sine 2010. Interestingly, between 2020 and 2022 there was a slight increase in…
Hospital Bag Checklist for Birth in Australia
Birth Preparation
In the twenty years Regina Power has taught the Calmbirth program, one of the questions that couples often ask her is what they need to bring when they go into…
Supporting your nervous system postpartum
Postnatal Care
The postpartum period can be such a joyful time filled with love and bonding —but it’s also a time of profound physical, emotional, and neurological change. After birth, your nervous…
Tips for staying active in labour
Birth Preparation
We’ve all heard that staying active in labour is the golden standard for encouraging natural progression of labour and birth. But what does that actually mean? Here are some simple…
Birthing to the beat of your own drum
Birth Preparation
Drums have a unique rhythm and it is believed that drummers are the heartbeat of the band. The relationship between a drummer and their drum includes a blend of physical…
Book review: “Mobile Midwives, transforming birth options. A memoir.”
Birth Preparation
I am fortunate to work with a lovely group of midwives. They are a very social bunch and love any excuse for a morning or afternoon tea, after work meetups…
Why choose Calmbirth?
Birth Preparation
Over the years of supporting various families through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journeys, I have been asked numerous times about what birth education I most recommend. Initially I didn't…
My top questions to be asking your caregiver
Birth Preparation
I encourage my Calmbirth couples to start having conversations with their caregivers about their preferences for pregnancy, birth and postpartum as early as possible. This allows the establishment of rapport,…
Waterbirth: Exploring the Benefits and Considerations
Birth Preparation
In recent years, waterbirth has gained popularity as a natural and empowering way to bring your little one into the world. But what exactly does waterbirth entail, and what should…