Calmbirth Blog
Articles and stories from Calmbirth’s educators
The birth of Sienna
Birth Stories
A note on the birth of our beautiful Sienna. I wanted to share a snapshot of our story I have always thought giving birth is an amazing part of female life.…
Getting to know Calmbirth Educator Cherie Chugg
Educators
Cherie Chugg is our one and only Calmbirth Educator in Tasmania. She is passionate about birth and works as a doula and Calmbirth Educator in Launceston. Supporting women as…
A calm and beautiful birth
Birth Stories
After hearing nothing but good things about the Calmbirth course, it was exciting to know that my chosen hospital, Sutherland Shire was now offering the course. My husband and I…
Meet baby Lucy…
Birth Stories
We found the Calmbirth tools very useful, particularly the essential oils, baths, breathing techniques, staying active, and relaxation.
The Power of Our Language in Birth
Birth Stories
Our language can transform and empower birthing mothers or destroy their confidence in their body’s ability to birth. Language matters as a way of respecting women’s views and ensuring that they…
Birth – From an EXTREMELY male perspective…and then HERS!
Birth Stories
Let me start by mansplaining - I am a male, therefore everything I do is an EXTREME sport. If I am making dinner I use every pot I can find, and…
The birth of Felicity Jane
Birth Stories
I’ve been meaning to email you both to let you know how the birth of our second child, Felicity Jane, in December 2018, unfolded and how grateful I am, again,…
The Journey to Motherhood
Birth Stories
As I sit writing these words on my due date, I reflect on my own journey through pregnancy and thoughts of my impending birth. Coming into this as a midwife,…