Ciao! I’m Shanae, a passionate advocate for empowering women and their families on their journey through matrescence. With a rich background in nursing, midwifery, and lactation consulting, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting families through the transformative experience of childbirth.

My journey began with a profound experience at King Edward Memorial Hospital, where at the age of 16, whilst undertaking some work experience, I witnessed the miracle of birth for the first time. This experience ignited my fascination for birth and I knew from then, that I wanted to be a midwife. Coupled with my Sicilian heritage and growing up surrounded by a large family, this ignited a deep passion for helping couples through the transformative process of growing their family.

After completing my Bachelor of Nursing and working in neonatal intensive care, I completed a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery to gain registration as a midwife. Following this I pursued further education in lactation consulting. Today, I continue to work at my local hospital, rotating through the antenatal, lactation and newborn hearing clinics whilst also maintaining my nursing roots in neonatal intensive care and contributing to local and international lactation research.

But my mission extends beyond hospital walls as I am committed to providing families with the tools and knowledge, they need to approach childbirth with confidence and calmness. Through face-to-face Calmbirth courses, I aim to empower every woman and her support person to embrace their birth journey with trust and excitement.

The Calmbirth approach is rooted in the belief that with knowledge comes confidence. The Calmbirth course is evidenced based, scientifically proven to help reduce medical intervention with more positive outcomes, lower rates of perinatal anxiety and postnatal depression. By unpacking fears and doubts and equipping families with practical techniques, the Calmbirth course can help couples to navigate childbirth and parenthood with strength and resilience. Whether in a small group setting or through private sessions, I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where couples can connect and prepare for the beautiful next chapter of life awaiting them.

It is a privilege to witness the transformation in couples as they shift from fear to faith, guided by the principles of Calmbirth, so I invite you to join me on this journey of discovery and empowerment. Together, let’s redefine the narrative around pregnancy, birth, and parenting, fostering a culture of positivity and confidence.

Small group Calmbirth Courses are held monthly (over 2 consecutive Saturdays) in one of the beautiful, unique, and historic buildings of the University of Notre Dame in Fremantle. I strive to be flexible and can accommodate special circumstances so just reach out if you would like to discuss more options or to learn more about the Calmbirth course and how I can support you, on your path to a beautiful birth experience.

**Please note I will not be running any courses in April or May 2026**