Calmbirth Blog
Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators
Sarah and Aidan’s Birth
Birth Stories
Next cab off the rank - Abigail (Abbie) Howes! Born 28/12/25 (39w 4d), 9:35pm, 2.8kg, at Royal North Shore.
Applications to Become a Calmbirth® Educator in 2026 Are Now Open — Apply Today!
News
Applications to Become a Calmbirth® Educator in 2026 Are Now Open — Apply Today! The Calmbirth® Educator Training 2026 will be delivered via Zoom over five consecutive Thursdays, commencing 17…
10 Things Every Pregnant Woman Deserves to Know About Birth
Birth Preparation
From Midwife & Calmbirth Educator, Georgina Sproule Pregnancy and birth are often surrounded by noise; other people’s opinions, advice, and expectations. As a Midwife and Calmbirth educator, I’ve supported countless…
The Spirituality of Birth
Birth Preparation
I thought today we could discuss the spirituality of birth. This is a well covered topic online, but here's my point of view. I've had over 12 years experience around…
Sydney’s birth taught me that “your birth” doesn’t have to look like the picture in your head to be perfect.
Birth Stories
Another beautiful birth story, thanks Paris & Ben for sharing & welcome to the world Calmbirth baby Sydney.
This mother’s birth story is one of courage, informed choice, respectful care, and the power of being supported.
Birth Stories
This mother’s story is one of courage, informed choice, respectful care, and the power of being supported, even when decisions are not universally agreed upon
Zariah’s Home Birth Story
Birth Stories
Here’s our baby girls birth story - everything we learnt in the Calmbirth Course helped us to achieve such beautiful, peaceful, and empowered birth.
Getting to know Calmbirth Educator, Chenae Longstaff
Educators
Chenae is a registered Calmbirth educator in New Zealand. She has worked as a midwife since 2018, both in the community and hospital. Chenae loves working with couples during this…
Getting to know Calmbirth Educator, Hattie Nairn
Educators
I’m Hattie - a Privately Practicing Midwife, Maternal and Child Health Nurse, Lactation Consultant, Calmbirth Educator and, my most important title: the mother of three precious little people.