Calmbirth Blog
Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators
COVID -19 Calmbirth Care Package
News
At Calmbirth we understand that expectant parents are struggling and doing it tough right now. Calmbirth wants to support you through your pregnancy, labour and birth during COVID -19, so…
Let’s Zoom into Calmbirth
Birth Preparation
As a parent educator till recently I would walk into a room filled with becoming parents and with knowledge, experience, my presence, my voice and my hands I would deliver…
THE POWER OF THE BREATH
Child Birth Techniques
Times are really crazy and surreal at the moment and stress levels are high. There are things we can do though, to help manage our stress and anxiety during these…
Induction – Make your Decision based on fact not fear
Birth Preparation
Currently 1 in 4 women are being induced in Australia.Inductions can increase:The need for medical pain relief most commonly epiduralVacuum or forceps deliveryEmergency Caesarean sectionsWhen deciding to have an induction…
8 Tips to Support your Partner in Labour
Birth Preparation
It’s a challenging time for everyone at the moment particularly for pregnant women and those who are soon to birth. So it is important as a birth partner you can…
Owner & Director Karen McClay’s Calmbirth ZOOM Courses
Birth Preparation
Hi, I’m Karen McClay, I’m the the owner Director of Calmbirth, Midwife, mother and Calmbirth Educator. Now more than ever it’s crucial for pregnant couples to empower themselves with the…
My Postnatal Dream – The First 40 Days
Birth Stories
Did you know that in many parts in Latin America, the first 40 days is known as 'La Cuarentenc', which literally means ‘quarantine'. So ironically, this period of self isolation…
Even during a pandemic babies WILL be born & Calmbirth will be there to help support, empower & educate pregnant couples in a virtual classroom
Birth Preparation
Due to the current threat of the Coronavirus and the increased risk of cross infection between class participants, all major maternity hospitals in Sydney have suspended face to face antenatal…
How coronavirus is changing maternity wards
Birth Preparation
Pregnancy is usually a time of joy and nerves but the anxiety is only rising as the coronavirus continues to spread.Calm Birth owner Karen McClay tells Deborah Knight that the…