Calmbirth

07/03/2026

07/03/2026

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

NEW Calmbirth Conversation Podcast just released- Perineal Trauma & Birth

In this episode Karen speaks with Melanie Francis about perineal trauma. They discuss perineal trauma, what is normal and easily recoverable, what can be done to lessen or prevent severe perineal trauma, and ways to improve postpartum recovery. Both Mel and Karen are midwives and as you will hear, they are very passionate about this topic. Mel is also a clinical educator with Gyzone, a specialized online education platform that provides accredited, video-based training for midwives, doctors, and medical students worldwide on diagnosing and repairing vaginal and perineal lacerations and tears. Mel also runs face to face workshops for Gyzone here is Australia.

In this episode Karen speaks with Melanie Francis about perineal trauma. They discuss perineal trauma, what is normal and easily recoverable, what can be done to lessen or prevent severe perineal trauma, and ways to improve postpartum recovery. Both Mel and Karen are midwives and as you will hear, ....

06/03/2026

NEW Calmbirth Conversation Podcast - Perineal Trauma & Birth

In this episode Karen speaks with Melanie Francis about perineal trauma. They discuss perineal trauma, what is normal and easily recoverable, what can be done to lessen or prevent severe perineal trauma, and ways to improve postpartum recovery. Both Mel and Karen are midwives and as you will hear, they are very passionate about this topic. Mel is also a clinical educator with Gyzone, a specialized online education platform that provides accredited, video-based training for midwives, doctors, and medical students worldwide on diagnosing and repairing vaginal and perineal lacerations and tears. Mel also runs face to face workshops for Gyzone here is Australia.

06/03/2026

2026 CALMBIRTH COURSES NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK AT THE FOLLOWING MATERNITY HOSPITALS

If you are expecting a baby next year make sure you get in early and start your new year by making the best investment and BOOK a Calmbirth course at any of the following maternity hospitals. You don’t have to be birthing at any of these hospitals to access the highly acclaimed, holistic and evidence based Calmbirth course there, you just must be pregnant and be between 24 & 34 weeks’. To BOOK these hospital Calmbirth antenatal classes go to: https://calmbirth.com.au/results/?browse_hospitals=true

The Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick
Calmbirth courses for the RHW:
2026 Courses at the RHW:
21st & 22nd February (SOLD)
14th & 15th March (SOLD)
28th & 29th March (3 spots left)
11th & 12th April (5 Spots left)
18th & 19th April
16th & 17th May
30th & 31sr May

Campbelltown Hospital 2026
8th & 15th March (4 spots left)
17th & 14th May
21st & 28th June
19th & 26th July

Northern Beaches Hospital 2026
19th & 26th April
17th & 24th May
14th & 21st June

The Sydney Adventist Hospital 2026
19th April & 26th April (Filling)
24th May & 31st May
26th July & 2nd August
20th & 27th September

The North Shore Private Hospital 2026
22nd Feb & 1st March
19th & 26th April (Filling)
31st May & 7th June
26th July & 2nd August

The John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle 2026
10th March - 31st March (4 Spots left)
7th - 28th April
5th - 26th May

The Nepean Blue Mountains Health Hospital 2026
7th & 8th March (2 spots)
16th & 17th May
4th & 5th July

Find out why there’s no birth like a Calmbirth and experience it for yourselves. To BOOK go to our link in the bio.

06/03/2026

Ready to feel confident and empowered for birth in 2026?

Book the next Calmbirth course for 2026 at North Shore Private Maternity happening on the 19TH & 26th April.

You don’t need to be birthing at North Shore Private to attend all you need is to be pregnant and between 24–34 weeks’ gestation.
2026 course dates
19th & 26th April
31st May & 7th June
21st & 28th June
26th July & 2nd August

BOOK by going to: https://calmbirth.com.au/educators-profile/?edid=102

What you’ll learn in the Calmbirth course:
• The physiology of pregnancy, labour, and birth
• Mindset and practical tools to reduce fear and build trust in your body
• How your partner can actively support you
•How to navigate medical interventions and different birth scenarios
• Communicating with your care team and advocating for the ind of birth you want.
• Tools for a positive birth experience: breathing, visualisation, massage, acupressure, and more.

Join Australia’s leading, evidence-based antenatal education program — recommended by top obstetricians and midwives nationwide.

Book now: Calmbirth at North Shore Private Maternity by going to: https://calmbirth.com.au/educators-profile/?edid=102

06/03/2026

my birth story

part one - the bit before the beginning

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I share this because I know how helpful it can be to hear other people's stories. These were my circumstances, thoughts and decisions, please read it as such - it is not personal health advice.

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

Changing Birth Culture for Future Generations

Applications to Become a Calmbirth® Educator in 2026 Are Now
Open — Apply Today!

The Calmbirth® Educator Training 2026 will be delivered via Zoom over five consecutive Thursdays, commencing 17 September and concluding 15 October 2026

Training dates:
17 September | 24 September | 1 October | 8 October | 15 October 2026

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.

We are now inviting midwives, doulas, obstetricians, GP obstetricians, birth workers, and second-year midwifery students from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond to apply to join our inspiring and passionate community of Calmbirth® Educators.

This training offers you the opportunity to experience firsthand the transformative power of Calmbirth® - Australia’s leading and most trusted childbirth education program that is changing the narrative around birth, one family at a time. Together, we are reshaping birth culture for future generations while empowering couples to trust, believe in, and surrender to the natural process of birth.

If you are passionate about:
• Enriching and improving the birth experience for pregnant and birthing couples.
• Changing birth culture by inspiring confidence, knowledge, and trust in birth as a natural life event.
• Supporting informed decision-making through education, advocacy, and midwifery- led and evidence-based care.
• Empowering couples to understand their choices and rights, and to advocate for the birth they desire with the support of their partners and caregivers.
• Creating connection between couples and their caregivers – exchanging fear for trust!

Then this training is for you.
Apply now to become a Calmbirth® Educator go to: https://calmbirth.com.au/prac.../childbirth-educator-course/

Second-year midwifery students are welcome to apply.

Please note: Refunds are not available for change of mind.
For more information, please email admin@calmbirth.com.au

Join us in changing birth culture for future generations - one empowered birth at a time.

05/03/2026

Freebirth and planned homebirth are not the same and understanding the difference matters.

Experts say creating awareness around how homebirthing and freebirthing differ is important in helping women make informed and safe decisions.

05/03/2026

When a Calmbirth couple messaged to tell me their baby had arrived, they sent me a photo just like this
Mum in the bath.
Eyes closed.
Somewhere between worlds, in the transcendence.

When a Calmbirth couple messaged to tell me their baby had arrived, they sent me a photo just like this

Mum in the bath.
Eyes closed.
Somewhere between worlds, in the transcendence.

Resting before the next contraction arrived.

Working hard but ever so tender.
Suspended in that liminal space only labour creates.
Oxytocin rising.
Beta endorphins flowing.
Each wave bringing her closer to her baby.

That sacred rhythm of birth
work, rest.
work, rest.
climb, surrender.
climb, surrender.

The Everest of labour.

The outer-body intensity.

Mother and baby working in deep physiological partnership.

Today, I sat on their couch.

Their baby earthside.
Breastfeeding. Content. Gorgeous drunk with milk.

Unpacking that exact moment together…

the bath, the transcendence, the threshold she crossed.

It is extraordinary how something that feels infinite
can be just one week ago.

Birth is wild.
Hormonal.
Intense.
Tender and immense.

And then, quietly, it becomes a baby in your arms and a story you get to tell.

This is why we prepare.
Not to control birth but to meet it when it arrives.

What a honour to witness your transition in becoming parents

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Stunning capture by 📸 • .nilsson