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Expanding Midwifery Practice Through Calmbirth Education
News
At a time when Australia’s maternity system is marked by rising intervention rates and increasing reports of birth trauma, the role of the midwife has never been more critical or more in need of expansion. Calmbirth education offers a meaningful, evidence-based and informed pathway for midwives to extend their scope of practice beyond clinical tasks into the emotional, psychological and relational dimensions of birth.
Ineke's labour was a beautiful whirlwind
Birth Stories
Ineke and Jake attended Calmbirth with me at around week 30 of Ineke's pregnancy. They were both so keen to learn all about birth and how to utilise the Calmbirth tools and skills for a positive birth. Ineke's Birth story filled me with such joy and I hope you enjoy reading their amazing journey into parenthood.
What your birth partner actually does in labour
Birth Preparation
When most people think about birth, the focus is (understandably) on the mother and baby. But your partner plays such an important role in how your birth feels and not because they need to fix anything but because they help create the environment your body needs to labour.
Induction of labour or Spontaneous labour?
Birth Preparation
The Australian health and Welfare report of 2026 shows that the rate of spontaneous labour has reduced sine 2010. Interestingly, between 2020 and 2022 there was a slight increase in spontaneous labour.
Testimonials
"My partner and I found Cass' sessions extremely informative. Cass individualised our sessions to suit our needs and it left us feeling prepared and confident for birth and beyond. Cass is a great listener and has so much knowledge to share. We couldn't recommend Calmbirth with Cass enough".
Han Fo
"I highly recommend the calmbirth course to all first time mums & dads. It'll help you feel calmer & confident about the next chapter. I really enjoyed using the meditations in preparation for labour. Even though my birth experience didn't go as I hoped, I felt empowered using the calmbirth techniques".
Karen & Chris
"An enormous thank you for a fabulous two days of Calmbirth. We really enjoyed the course & both took so much away from it. We're so excited to continue thinking about our preferences for our baby's birth. Your knowledge & guidance was sensational & we really appreciated the thoughtful way in which you presented".
Sally & Chris
Thanks so much, Cass. Rory and I really enjoyed the course. You are an engaging facilitator and the content was fantastic. We are both feeling excited (yet calm) about our impending labour and birth journey to meet our little one. Again, thanks so much.
Kahli & Rory
"The Calmbirth course helped us so much through our birthing experience. I'm so grateful for you and the knowledge you shared. Thank you so much for everything. You are incredible". Teagan & Zac
Teagan & Zac
"I wanted to have a natural birth experience without analgesics & managed to achieve this- which I am so grateful for. We both got so much out of the classes. In particular, Trystan felt very confident with how he could be an active support person. Thank you so much Cass for making it fun & a safe space to learn"
Emma & Trystan
I just want to say a huge Thank You again for providing your knowledge to help educate and empower not only those that are pregnant, but also the support partners. It's truly incredible.
Sarah & Zaine
We did the Refresher class with Cass & were able to refresh the breathing techniques & labour positions which worked well for us in the birth of our first child & came away feeling excited & well prepared for the upcoming birth. Thanks so much for all your help & advice Cass. Thank you! Katherine & Brett
Katherine & Brett
Thanks for an amazing 2 days Cass. We learnt so much and feel a lot more prepared to head into labour. Appreciate your warmth and patience in taking time to answer all our questions
Anyysha
We were very happy with how the Calmbirth course prepped us for all possibilities & got us having the right conversations early. Our labour & birth went positively & we have a lot of that to credit to doing the Calmbirth course. So, a big thank you!
Brittany & Greg
Calmbirth taught me how to BREATHE, how to prepare mentally and how to prepare my birth space. This was such a huge part of successfully birthing at home. I practiced the breathing & meditations every single day & once labour started, my body knew what to do to get through contractions. Thank you Cass 🤍
Kate
Cass was a wonderful Calmbirth Educator. She was very inclusive towards the whole group, gave clear explanations and ample time for questions. All information provided was in a professional and unbiased way which was based in evidence but also supportive of parents right to choose or refuse interventions
Suz
Our Calmbirth classes honestly helped us so much to understand all the stages of labour, how our mental state & thoughts about labour potentially impact the outcome. More importantly the course really helped us to both get in to the right mindset, focus on breathing techniques & working together as a team.
Lisa