Calmbirth Blog
Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators
Getting To Know Calmbirth Educator Kristen Cantrell
Educators
My name is Kristen, and I am a registered midwife and a Calmbirth educator. Currently, I am pursuing my studies to become an International Board-certified Lactation Consultant. As a mother…
A Calm and Informed Cesarean Birth
Birth Stories
Rob and I welcomed Rory into the world on 6th of March. He was born via a (last minute) planned c section on advice of our obstetrician because of position…
Navigating Childbirth in 2025
Birth Preparation
The journey to parenthood in 2025 comes with its unique challenges. With the pressures of modern life, evolving healthcare systems, and the ever-present digital noise, many expectant parents are seeking…
Is it the method or the experience that matters?
Birth Stories
I decided to do birth classes as I started to get quite nervous & also I wanted my husband to know how to best support me as I have heard…
An amazingly positive, empowering birth journey and experience that I can’t wait to do all over again.
Birth Stories
In mid 2024 we found out the exciting news that we were expecting our first child. I knew early on that I wanted us both to be well educated about…
When the birth plan takes a detour
Birth Stories
My partner Luke and I were expecting our first daughter in March 2024. My pregnancy had a few complications from bleeding to being diagnosed with gestational hypertension around 22 weeks…
Getting To Know Calmbirth Educator Queenie Kelly
Educators
I am deeply passionate about antenatal education and believe that birth is a transformative experience—one that should be approached with calm, confidence, and connection. My goal is to empower you…
Book Review: Vitamin K & the Newborn written by Sara Wickham
Birth Preparation
HI first heard Sara Wickham on a midwives podcast speaking about her latest book “Plus size pregnancy” and I was inspired by her knowledge, experience, passion for women's autonomy and…
Calmbreathing techniques helped me to have a positive Caesarean Birth
Birth Stories
Hi Kath, Nathan and I wanted to thank you for the preparation Calmbirth gave us for a very unexpected Caesarean.