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11/07/2025
As you may be aware, the Collective has been closed for some time.
I moved my practice to Yorkeys K**b where I continue to provide massage, pelvic alignment and internal pelvic release work, and collaborate with other practitioners in the perinatal space, including Jaye Seal who I partner with to deliver Body Balance classes, Active Birth Workshops and Closing the Bones group ceremonies.
I am also now providing outreach services to Innisfail and Gympie, and have new online offerings launching soon.
If you're not already, please be sure to connect with me over at Shelly Langford, as this page will be closing soon.
Shelly xox
15/02/2025
We have 6 x free trial class passes available for our Prenatal Yoga Fusion Body Balance Classes this month.
There's 3 spaces available for the February 19 class, and 3 spaces on February 26, open to pregnant women in their second trimester.
Classes are held at the Brinsmead Hall on Wednesday nights from 6.15pm and we have a new 5-week series starting in March. The free trial is the perfect taster to see if this class is the right fit for you.
Did you know your beautiful baby can be tucked up safely beside you during your nurturing postnatal massage?
You will be supported with breaks for feeding and changes if required and you can bring along a support person to help with baby too.
Think of it as a soft and cosy nest to land in during your postpartum time, and a safe and supportive space to come as you are.
15/02/2025
Research recently published in the European Journal of Pediatrics compares homeopathic and conventional pediatric care for acute illnesses in Indian children during their first 24 months revealed significant benefits of homoeopathy.
Children receiving homoeopathic care experienced fewer sick days, sickness episodes, and respiratory illnesses, with reduced antibiotic use and lower treatment costs.
This study by Menachem Oberbaum, et al. underscores the potential of homoeopathy, using conventional medicine as a safety backdrop, as a cost-effective and safe primary care option for early childhood in low and middle-income settings. Homoeopathy is widely accepted in India, supported by government policies and is growing in demand. š
Weāve bundled up our final group birth classes for 2023 to provide a full day of birth preparation in Yorkeys K**b, next Sunday December 3, for just $499.
This is the last group class until February and thereās just 8 spaces left.
It's an expensive time of year and we don't want parents to go without quality birth eduction, so we've bundled together next Sunday's workshops to bring you a full day of birth prep!
You and your birth partner can now attend The Birth Mapping Workshop with Michelle .medicine in the morning, and the Active Birth Workshop with me in the afternoon, for just $499.
Both workshops will be in my space at Yorkeys K**b, with a one hour break for lunch, making it a convenient way to start your birth preparation journey before the end of the year.
This bundle offer is only valid for our workshops next Sunday, December 3. And the offer expires November 30, 2023. We have just 8 spaces available so be quick!
25/08/2023
The Active Birth Workshop is happening this Sunday with Shelly Langford
This coming Sunday we gather to weave support and hold the mother. Perfect for those that feel complete with child bearing, or mark an end of the pregnancy cycle before having another. To pay tribute to the soul we carried, to love and cherish the space we shared. Where ever you are at in the motherhood journey, you never need a reason to be nourished in this way by mothers, for mothers.
1 spot left, starts tomorrow! These classes compliment the nourishing pregnancy massage, pelvic alignment, and active birth workshops and empowering birth education on offer at The Cairns Birth Collective. Together with this work daily we create optimal balance and alignment Join us šhttps://shellylangfordnuturingnewlife.practicebetter.io/ #/5c2eae34627d790b8cf4b1cc/bookings?p=63e42c56e0113d958aaeba92&step=package
03/08/2023
Closing the Bones Ceremony, incoming. 4 spaces open. An intimate, haven for Mummas. Creating a circle of support and nourishment. Do you deserve this, book here https://shellylangford.com.au/specials/ceremonies/
31/07/2023
Our beautiful Jaye Seal had a special offering at the Cairns Birth Collective - FNQ Region this weekend.
Tonight is the last chance to jump on the early bird price. This weekend we are moving into spiritual foundation. If you are free and called to join us in Cairns. Please reach out so we can make it happen
16/07/2023
Birth Debriefing sessions are now available with Birthing Doula Shelly
People often rush to ask a new mum how her baby is.
But it's time we all pay more attention to the new parents.
As a birthworker, birth trauma and its long-lasting impacts are always front of mind.
But Birth Trauma Awareness Week is an opportunity to publicly shine the spotlight on what is an important, widespread and preventable issue.
The latest statistics suggest at least one in three mothers experience a traumatic birth, and at least 15 per cent of new parents (including fathers and non-birthing partners) will suffer post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the postpartum period as a result of birth trauma.
We know birth itself is not inherently traumatic for most people, but the behaviour and actions of care providers in the birth space, non-consensual practices, medical interventions, injuries and lack of birth education and preparation are leading causes of birth trauma.
As a result of these experiences, we see large numbers of people begin their parenting journey with unresolved trauma, unanswered questions, a sense of overwhelm and confusion, and no idea where to turn for help.
To mark Birth Trauma Awareness Week, I am today launching a new dedicated Birth Debriefing offering, which is a private session for parents who have experienced birth trauma, or anyone who would simply like support and space holding to reflect on, piece together or bring closure after birth or loss. This offering is for you whether you've had a hospital birth, homebirth or free birth. You are welcome to come alone, or with a birth partner, and sessions are available in person at the Cairns Birth Collective or online.
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Holistic pregnancy, empowered birth and conscious parenting support for parents in Far North Queensland
This collective was called into being as a support network for empowered pregnancy, birth and parenting experiences in Far North Queensland.
We advocate, support and celebrate empowered and positive pregnancy and birth experiences, bodily autonomy, mother-led care, and informed decision-making in homebirth, freebirth and hospital settings.
Supportive and welcoming gatherings of mothers, fathers, partners, bellies and babes meet regularly in Cairns, Kuranda, Mission Beach and Townsville, providing a safe space to:
share positive and empowered pregnancy and birth stories
connect with other mindful and conscious parents
and to seek support and information about holistic pregnancy and natural birth support in Far North Queensland.
Whether youāre currently pregnant, a new mum, dad or partner, or a parent with a growing family, this is an inclusive and welcoming space to connect with like-minded friends.
The gatherings are facilitated by doula Shelly Langford, and occasional special guest holistic pregnancy and birth support practitioners. But this is ultimately a casual and friendly social network by parents, for parents.
Visit our Events page to look for the next gathering closest to you. And feel free to join our closed community if you live in the Far North Queensland region, and would like to connect with others in the homebirth, freebirth and empowered birth community.
