Getting To Know Calmbirth Educator Melissa Woodhouse

Melissa, is a registered nurse and registered midwife, and a proud mum of three. Her passion lies in empowering women to make informed decisions and have the birth experience they desire.

“Having experienced Calmbirth myself, I understand the profound impact it can have on your journey to motherhood.”

At Calmbirth with Melissa, I offer personalized education and support to help you and your family feel confident and prepared for birth. My goal is to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to make choices that are right for you.

Join me in creating a calm, positive, and empowering birth experience. Let’s work together to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

My Name is...Melissa Woodhouse.

I work at….CSU.

The five words that describe my life would be...Wonderful filled with family and friends.

The best thing about where I live…is the sense of community. Bathurst is a beautiful town with so many opportunities for everyone and the community really rallies together.

When I’m not working and have some spare time I love…I love to read, spend time with my kids, crochet. I also volunteer as Events coordinator for Homebirth NSW and am a part of a local committee known as Better Births Central West. Sometimes I play soccer.

I can’t live without...Chocolate, oh and my family.

The trait I admire most in others is..Honesty, kindness and compassion.

What I love most about being a Calmbirth educator is...being able to ensure women and their partners/support people have all the information under their belt to make informed choices about their care. So that hopefully they come away from their birth experiences feeling happy.

If I had to describe my own birth experiences in 3 words…absolutely amazing!

Three essential things you need to take in to labour are...Toolbox, understanding, support.

A favourite quote…she believed she could so she did.

How does seeing a baby being born make me feel...I feel so lucky to be able to share the entire pregnancy labour and birth journey with women and families. I still get a tear every birth I’m blessed to attend. Even after 15 years I still see birth as such a remarkable experience.

You can follow me at…@calmbirthwithmelissa (Facebook and Insta) or the calmbirth webpage https://calmbirth.com.au

My next Calmbirth courses are:

Saturday 1st March