Calmbirth Blog
Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators
Oxytocin Bubble…
Birth Stories
Look at these two gorgeous humans who have just welcomed their beautiful baby boy earth side! Mum, Dad and bubs are truly in an 'oxytocin bubble' after a marathon 17…
A ‘Refreshing’ and Calming birth experience…
Birth Stories
As we approach our son’s second birthday in August and the impending birth of our second baby in October, we‘ve just completed our Calmbirth refresher and cannot wait to experience…
The ‘perfect’ birth of Charlotte
Birth Stories
Story by Lindel James and I were fortunate enough to attend what I think would've been one of the last face to face courses in Bowral in early March with…
The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast Episode 4: Pelvic Floor Care
Birth Preparation
Tune in to this episode of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast with Director Calmbirth, Karen McClay, who chats with Sophie Carroll, a women’s health physio from Enlightened Physiotherapy, about the importance…
The early arrival of baby August…
Birth Stories
I must say I was super surprised (& excited) to receive a message a few days ago saying this Calmbirth couple had just had their baby - 4 weeks early!…
The Art of Surrender
Birth Stories
"Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go". This famous quote by Hermann Hesse speaks volumes about the strength of surrendering to birth.
It’s a girl – The birth of Nellie May Fahey
Birth Stories
Nellie May Fahey was born at 4.45pm on June 10, 2020 weighing 4.045kg and 52cm. I am so grateful to calmbirth for providing both my husband and I the tools…
NEWS FLASH – Calmbirth starts at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle in August
News
The John Hunter Hospital Parenting Education Service is excited to announce that we are now offering the well-known Calmbirth Antenatal education programs to expectant parents across the Newcastle and surrounding…
Birth is Experiential – be open to the journey…
Birth Preparation
Find out what the 'magic' is about the Calmbirth program and experience it for yourself - WHY THERE'S NO BIRTH LIKE A CALMBIRTH “You’ve always had the power my dear, you…