Getting to Know Calmbirth Educator Karen Garzoli
For the past 9 years I’ve had the privilege of teaching Calmbirth, and it continues to be one of the most rewarding parts of my work.
My Journey as a Calmbirth Educator and Breastfeeding Advocate
I have been a Calmbirth educator for 8 years. Becoming a Calmbirth educator has been one of the most fulfilling and inspiring roles of my life. It gives me the opportunity to support expectant parents during one of the most transformative times they’ll ever experience. More than just teaching techniques, Calmbirth is about nurturing confidence, connection, and trust in the birth process and I’m privileged to witness that transformation with every family I work with.
So here’s a list of a few of the things that fit into the ‘not necessary but probable helpful’ category that my heart lives in – little tips from a midwife who has never, and will never, ‘pack light’.
Getting To Know Calmbirth Educator Karen Jones
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 health. My AMIHS (Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service) position allows me to see women in the antenatal period and up until 6 weeks post-partum. A job which is both challenging and extremely rewarding.
I work alongside an Aboriginal Health Practioner. Together we support all pregnant Aboriginal Women, as well as those Non Indigenous women having Aboriginal babies.
What we quickly realised in our community, was that breast feeding rates amongst our clients were extremely low.
Some of the reasons for not breast feeding identified were
“My mum, sister, aunty didn’t breast feed so why should I”
I won’t have enough milk.
Its “shame”