Calmbirth Blog
Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators
Your Hospital Bag – What to Pack
Postnatal Care
As a midwife, there is nothing worse! Read below 👇 There is nothing worse than seeing a partner or support person frantically rummaging around through a large suit case trying…
Happy IBCLC Day!
Postnatal Care
I have been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant for 5 years now and will be re-certifying my LC certificate this year. Being a Lactation Consultant has been hugely rewarding…
All the oxytocin vibes…
Birth Preparation
Oxytocin is the hormone of LOVE, associated with trust, empathy, relationship building, sexual activity, labour, birthing, breastfeeding and bonding!
The Postpartum Pledge…
Postnatal Care
Today was a light bulb moment Before heading off to a gorgeous winery with friends to celebrate our mumma to be, I had organised a little guessing game of ‘if…
Getting To Know Calmbirth Educator Amy Watson
Educators
Amy is a registered Nurse, Midwife, Maternal and Child Health Nurse, IBCLC Lactation Consultant and Calmbirth Educator based in Melbourne. She has been caring for women, children and the wider family…
Chiropractic Care – should it be part of your pregnancy plan?
Birth Preparation
Pregnancy is a time of massive change – mentally, emotionally, hormonally, and biomechanically It is also a time when many women look for other options to manage various health challenges…
The beautiful and Calm birth of Harmony Joy
Birth Stories
The Calmbirth program united Jarryd and I throughout the whole process; as each wave came, I could focus on my breathing and he could focus on encouraging and supporting me…
Calmbirth Fully Funded at the Auckland District Health Board
News
Due to the success of the Calmbirth Pilot Programme last year at the Auckland District Health Board, the Auckland DHB will continue to offer the Calmbirth course fully funded to couples who meet the following criteria:
Changing Birth Culture For Future Generations – APPLY NOW Become a Calmbirth Educator 2022
News
It’s that time of year again when we are looking for and calling for ALL Midwives, Doulas Obstetricians, Birth Workers and any Medical or Health professionals who work in birth,…