Calmbirth Blog
Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators
Turns out I didn’t need a vaginal birth to have a healing birth!
Birth Stories
I have spoken to hundreds of women over the years. I have taught their childbirth education class, cared for them on their pregnancy journey or been their midwife as they…
Getting To Know Calmbirth Educator Karen Jones
Postnatal Care
My name is Karen. I have worked as a Midwife for almost 30 years. About 7 years ago I decided to take a position as a Community Midwife in Aboriginal…
Calmbirth baby born to Hannah & Tony who were part of the Pilot Study in Auckland City Hospital
Birth Preparation
Hannah and her partner Tony welcomed their beautiful baby at home after participating in the Calmbirth Pilot Study in the Auckland City Hosptial in New Zealand. Here they share their…
I got my VBAC
Birth Stories
Hey Kat!!!! Steve and I attended your Calmbirth course on 19/20 June in the Southern Highlands...just wanted to let you know we had a SUCCESSFUL VBAC!!!! on the 2nd of…
A positive and amazing labour despite deviating from my original ‘ideal’ birth plan
Birth Stories
"We don’t need to be afraid of labour – it can be an amazing challenge and beautiful experience". My husband and I attended your Calmbirth class and found it so…
The Calmbirth of baby Harvey
Birth Stories
"I highly recommend doing a birth course. We did the Calmbirth course with Cherie Chugg and not only did I learn so much, it also helped Alex understand the stages…
The Calmbirth of Nina Anne
Birth Stories
Story by Emma & Dan Our precious Nina arrived on 19th June 2021, weighing in at 7 pounds and 7 ounces of pure perfection. My husband and I attended a…
The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast Episode 11. Hazel Keedle VBAC
Birth Preparation
Tune in to this episode of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast with Director Calmbirth, Karen McClay, who chats with Hazel Keedle, who is a VBAC Researcher, as well as a Lecturer and…
The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast Episode 10. Dr. Andrew Bissett Breech Birth
Birth Preparation
Tune in to this episode of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast with Director Calmbirth, Karen McClay, who chats with the leading obstetrician here in Australia on breech birth delivery, Dr Andrew…