Calmbirth Blog
Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators
An empowering and calm birth
Birth Stories
I’m also so glad I decided against the early induction because deep down I knew my body would do what it was meant to on it’s own.
Let’s talk visitors
Postnatal Care
Bringing your baby home from hospital is a BIG deal! So it's okay to feel hesitant, unsure, overwhelmed, or unexcited by the concept of visitors in the early postpartum period.…
The beautiful and calmbirth of baby Harper Mae…
Birth Stories
WELCOME Harper Mae Mathew, Born March 20th / 3.332kg / 50cm “When we caught up with J the next day we discussed the birth and she was very complimentary of…
Honouring Optimal Cord Clamping
Birth Preparation
Here is some incredible info from @midwifethinking and @wait4white “Wait for White” describes an umbilical cord which has completed its natural physiology (ceases pulsation) and is easily facilitated in the majority of births.
The beautiful birth of Calmbirth baby Elyon
Birth Stories
During contractions the room was silent, I was silent, I was calm, tens machine was in full swing, I was completely focused on listening to the music and my breathing.…
Fear – Tension – Pain
Birth Preparation
This theory was initially discovered by obstetrician Grantly Dick-Read in the 1920’s after observing women in labour. He noted that in an otherwise uncomplicated labour, it was the emotion of…
THE GOLDEN HOURS…
Birth Preparation
THE GOLDEN HOURS From the time your baby is born and the first postpartum hours together This is a sacred time. Feeling safe, calm, private and undisturbed is paramount to…
The transition to motherhood changed me
Educators
My name is Amy. I’m a registered Nurse, Midwife, Maternal and Child Health Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and now a Calmbirth Educator. Becoming a Calmbirth Educator feels…
Caesarean Birth
Birth Preparation
April is Caesarean Birth Awareness Month Throughout this month I hope to generate awareness and shed some light on caesarean births. Firstly, I call them caesarean births not ‘sections’…