Calmbirth Blog
Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators
Advocating for your birth because your birth matters!
Birth Preparation
Birth. It can be so unpredictable, incredible, transformative, inspiring…it serves as such a huge catalyst for growth for so many of us! For some, it is the time when we…
Coping with change…
Parenting
Parenthood is made up of multiple transitions. Some of which may feel smooth while others may feel complex and clunky. But one thing is for sure, parenthood is not one…
Oliver’s Calm birth…
Birth Stories
I wanted to let you know that our birth plan became our reality thanks to you and the Calmbirth program. We laboured at home all night breathing through each contraction…
The Stats and Evidence is out…Here’s why Calmbirth gives you Better Birth Outcomes.
Birth Preparation
Calmbirth® – Prepares you emotionally, mentally, and physically for birth. Calmbirth is Australia's leading and fastest growing Childbirth Education Program. We take a very holistic and evidence based approach to…
The labour dance…
Birth Stories
Isaac was due on 26 August 2022. We attended Bec’s Calmbirth in Mittagong mid July. We drove up from Melbourne and made a weekend of it. I knew deep inside…
The stars aligned the day Sunny was born
Birth Stories
Sunny was born weighing 3.45kg a day before his due date. I have been waiting for the perfect time to sit down and share our positive birth experience with you…
WHEN SHOULD WE ATTEND A CALMBIRTH COURSE?
Birth Preparation
At what stage in the pregnancy do we attend a Calmbirth course? I get this email a lot and it's a great question! The good news is, there's a big…
The Calmbirth of baby Julian
Birth Preparation
I'm not crying, you're crying... Bianca & Mitch, Your story is everything. Your words, your strength, your power. Thank you for sharing your journey. 'with knowledge, comes confidence' - Calmbirth Hey…
Getting To Know Calmbirth Educator Karen Keefe
Educators
Karen Keefe is a registered midwife with over 13 years experience, and she has practiced in a variety of contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia, including homebirth and hospital birthing…