Getting To Know Calmbirth Educator Miriam Hart

Miriam Hart is a Registered Midwife with experience working in Maternity in both the public and private sectors. She also has experience working as a Midwife in an Early Parenting Unit.

“I completed my Bachelor of Midwifery as a mature-age student. During this time I experienced many models of care from Homebirth, Midwifery Group Practice, and the public and private hospital maternity system.  I have always been in awe of how incredible women’s bodies are and how amazing it is that we can not only grow a baby but also birth and nurture a baby.  Having a Dutch background (which has the highest rate of homebirths) I have often wondered how birth has become so medicalised and feared in different countries and cultures.

“I became a Calmbirth educator because I want to support women and their partners to feel confident and empowered during their pregnancy, labour, and birth. One of the things l love about Calmbirth is it gives couples the knowledge and tools to create a positive birth experience, regardless of the path that their birth journey may take.”

My name…Miriam Hart. My life in five words…Busy, coffee, children, real, no-filters.

The best thing about where I live is…Geelong is an amazing place to live with all the conveniences of Melbourne but not as hectic or busy…..everything is 10 minutes away and you can always find a car park.

What I do to relax when I’m not working...watching Netflix with a glass of Pinot Gris. I can’t live without…coffee and chocolate. The person or traits I most admire is…compassion, honesty, integrity, gratitude and a good sense of humour. What I love most about being a Calmbirth educator…giving couples the knowledge and tools to create a positive birth experience, regardless of the path that their birth journey may take.

If I had to describe my own birth experiences in 3 words….all (3) very different.

The 3 essential things you need to take with you into labour are…birth plan, massage oil, sarong/rebozo. My most memorable moment as Calmbirth® educator…at the end of class on Day 2 when couples are asked what their beliefs about birth are after completing the course. If I had to describe how seeing a baby being born makes me feel…I am in awe of women’s bodies – how they can create life, grow and nurture a baby, and give birth.

A favourite quote…“Your body is not a lemon” – Ina May Gaskin

You can follow me at…Calmbirth with Miriam Geelong/Bellarine/Surfcoast

My next Calmbirth courses are:

Small group weekend classes –

May 27 & 28, June 24 & 25, July 8 & 9, July 22 & 23, Aug 5 & 6, August 19 & 20, September 2 & 3, Sept 30 & Oct 1, Oct 14 & 15, Oct 28 & 29.

Private classes also available on request.