Calmbirth Blog
Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators
You can’t sense and stress at the same time…
Birth Preparation
One of our biggest goals in the @Calmbirth Program is to give you and your partner tools to work with the challenges and stressors that can arise not only in…
A Positive Birth Experience….
Birth Stories
I am so thankful for my experience because I had a positive and amazing labour. And despite it not going to my original 'ideal' plan, I wouldn't have had it…
Breastfeeding in the first days and weeks of life…
Postnatal Care
Dr Pamela Douglas is in conversation with Melbourne neonatologist Dr Danielle Freeman about breastfeeding in the first days and weeks of life and avoiding formula use in the days after the…
Birth is not just about birthing a baby, but the birth of a mother too…
Birth Preparation
For part 3 of Clair Wind from the Mum Will Know Podcast mini series on Childbirth Education options, Claire speaks with Calmbirth director Karen McClay. Following in her father’s footsteps…
BREAKING NEWS – CALMBIRTH IS COMING TO THE NEPEAN HOSPITAL IN FEBRUARY 2021
News
“Nepean Hospital is pleased to offer the Calmbirth antenatal education program for expectant parents in the Nepean Blue Mountains region. The Calmbirth classes are an exciting addition to the services…
Calmbirth for FREE as part of a pilot study in Auckland City Hospital in New Zealand – Here is what A Calmbirth couple in Auckland had to say about their Calmbirth experience…
Birth Preparation
A testimonial from a Calmbirth couple, Christina Fortes & Noa Pitovao that were part of a pilot study at the Auckland City Hospital. We are firm believers of Calmbirth and sincerely hope…
The Beginning of Us…
Parenting
The Transition into and through parenting comes with many changes. Changes of self, identity, roles and ……relationships. For some, the relationship that we once knew blossoms through a beautiful stage…
The love for Mia Audrey was instant
Birth Stories
Kath, thank you so much for the opportunity to do the course with you during Covid. Evan and I found it so informative and I feel that because of it…
Plan A is just the start…
Birth Stories
At 40+5 we decided to be induced for medical reasons. Induction was never on my plan and I'd only heard horror stories of cascading interventions. Thankfully Sally our Calmbirth Educator…