Calmbirth Blog
Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators
From Womb to Room – Your baby’s transition to life
Birth Preparation
"One last surge and your baby will be here. You are almost there." A final grunt, and her baby's shoulders and body are moved between the worlds into the waiting…
The beautiful and calmbirth of Maggie Jane
Birth Stories
Stew was a such a great support reminding me of the different Calmbirth strategies, particularly the calmbirth breathing, massage and providing me with words of support and encouragement.
Building a Bond with your Baby – Infant Attachment
Parenting
Attachment parenting is far from a fad. Decades of research have shown that a child who has a secure attachment with a primary caregiver, fosters the growth of a happier…
I had done it…I rotated by baby 180 degrees to have the vaginal birth I wanted
Birth Stories
We travelled 5 hours to attend Karen McClay’s Calmbirth course in Bowral and I believe this played a huge role in why our birth experience was so powerful and positive.…
The Feeding Station…
Birth Preparation
After spending A LOT of time in my feeding chair the past few weeks, it got me thinking about the feeding space and what has saved me from going bananas.…
Labour is a dance…
Birth Preparation
Have you started building your labour and birth playlist yet? We do this for other epic life events and occasions. We need to put the same amount of love…
Resources…beyond the Calmbirth preparation course
Birth Preparation
Coming to a Calmbirth course is great! But it's only one piece of the preparation puzzle.
Welcome Calmbirth baby Quinn…
Birth Stories
We wanted to thank you for the Calmbirth course. We had the most beautiful labour and birth. 12 hours from start to finish, completely drug free. I used the TENS…
Believe that she can…
Birth Preparation
Partner and birth support people are vital for the birthing woman. I often acknowledge this responsibility early in my Calmbirth courses. Partners and birth support people, you have a big…