Calmbirth Blog

Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators

Molli’s calm breathing helped her stay focussed during her fast labour

Molli’s calm breathing helped her stay focussed during her fast labour

Birth Stories
On the 12th of June our daughter was born. We did not expect to have such a fast labour being a first time mum, thankfully the education we got from…
The power of surrending in birth…Britt and Mitch’s birth journey

The power of surrending in birth…Britt and Mitch’s birth journey

Birth Stories
My pregnancy was our first after years of trying naturally, 4 rounds of IVF, and 7 embryo transfers. Throughout that journey, I lost a lot of confidence in myself and…
Affectionately known as ‘lil Ravioli’ makes his grand entrance into the world

Affectionately known as ‘lil Ravioli’ makes his grand entrance into the world

Birth Stories
Ravi George Petterson (affectionately known as Sonny or lil Ravioli) arrived on Monday 3/6/24 at 00:58 bum first via the sunroof, weighing a healthy 3.2kg.
Introducing Phoenix Jessiah Thompson to the world!

Introducing Phoenix Jessiah Thompson to the world!

Birth Stories
Introducing Phoenix Jessiah Thompson to the world! Born at 1:13am on the 17th June and weighing in at 3.06 (6.7 lbs) and 50cm (19.6 in.)
The beautiful and calm birth of Audrey – which all went as planned.

The beautiful and calm birth of Audrey – which all went as planned.

Birth Stories
I went into labour 10 days later than my due date at 3:30am on the 12th of May. Contractions came on pretty quickly and were 2-3 minutes apart almost immediately.…
Olivia’s open mind to accepting unexpected changes during the birth of her beautiful baby boy

Olivia’s open mind to accepting unexpected changes during the birth of her beautiful baby boy

Birth Stories
On the 11th of June, we welcomed our little boy into the world. Unfortunately he didn't want to come on his own at 41+4 so we needed to be induced…
The beautiful birth of Rakshaa and the power of the breath

The beautiful birth of Rakshaa and the power of the breath

Birth Stories
Anjana tells a beautiful story of Rakshaa’s birth. We had our little angel Rakshaa on the 19th of April 2024 and here are some snippets from our birth story!
Getting To Know Calmbirth Educator Yanna Klaassen

Getting To Know Calmbirth Educator Yanna Klaassen

Educators
Congratulations on becoming pregnant and starting an incredible journey towards parenthood or growing your family. My name is Yanna and I am excited to be a part of your journey.…
Breastfeeding…

Breastfeeding…

motherhood
As an IBCLC I hear a lot of new mums talk about how painful their breastfeeding journey had been and it saddens me. One of the biggest tips I give…

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