Calmbirth

22/04/2026

We’ve all heard that staying active in labour is the golden standard for encouraging natural progression of labour and birth. But what does that actually mean? Here are some simple tips for how to stay active in labour & let your body lead the way!

We’ve all heard that staying active in labour is the golden standard for encouraging natural progression of labour and birth. But what does that actually mean? Here are some simple tips for how to stay active in labour & let your body lead the way! Calming your nervous system postpartum isn’t ab...

22/04/2026

Did you know...

Interesting... "Third-trimester pineapple consumption was associated with improved cervical ripening, shorter labor duration, and higher rates of spontaneous vaginal delivery without adverse neonatal outcomes. These findings support further investigation of dietary influences on labor outcomes."
https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/fulltext/2026/04170/the_impact_of_pineapple_consumption_on_cervical.18.aspx

22/04/2026

My May Calmbirth group is now FULL 🤰🤰

I have just 2 spots left for my June classes!

If you’re due in July or August, now is the perfect time to jump in and secure your place , don’t miss out 😀😀

Message me to book or for more info.
0438541967

22/04/2026

What a beautiful day soaking in some sunshine and good conversation with a dear friend AND then getting to meet (and fangirl a little🤭) 🤩 at the Birth Time Village.

Chatting all things birth and midwifery with Jo graciously lending her time ❤️

Do yourself a favour on the anniversary of the Birth Time doco if you haven't seen it GET on it!

Thankyou 🙏 for all that you do for midwifery and thankyou to for your love and dealing with my crazy 🤪

22/04/2026

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 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. ACM Endorsed Activity 125 CPD Points.

Apply now to become a Calmbirth® Educator go to: https://calmbirth.com.au/prac.../childbirth-educator-course/
Second-year and third year midwifery students are welcome to apply.

For more information, please email admin@calmbirth.com.au
Join us in changing birth culture for future generations - one empowered birth at a time.

22/04/2026

Did you know...

Have you heard of twilight birth? Did your grandparents, great grandparents, experience this?

Once upon a time, THIS was normal. Intially, preferred by some women because the ability to birth without pain is appealing. However, the reality wasn't actually birthing without pain, it was birthing without memory.

What was once celebrated as an advancement, shifted to a fight for autonomy in birth.

For those with positive experiences, they simply had no memory of the birth. For others, they woke with marks on their wrists from being restrained. Restraining garments like the one pictured were used to keep women from harming themselves and staff.

Twilight birth wasn't a calm pain free birth. Twilight birth was being restrained because women were blacked out while still moving, having no way to consciously find ways to cope with labor.

Twilight birth meant restraint. It meant no support people. It meant no personal comfort, support or autonomy. Forceps, episiotomies, etc., became necessary and impacted obstetrical practices long after twilight birth ended.

Morphine and scopolamine were used to induce a state of semiconscious, amnesic labor as late as the 1960s.

What does this mean for birthing people today? It's a reminder that it is not just okay but important to ask questions. It's okay to not accept policy or status quo. It is about asking for EVIDENCE-BASED care and practices.

Autonomy in birth matters.

22/04/2026

In our Calmbirth classes we love to make couples feel safe, held, supported and listened to. We create a non judgemental environment where no question is silly and all questions are welcomed!

Here is what some couples had to say:

“We learnt so much in a judgment free and safe environment, open to all and any questions. What we learnt gave us a chance to talk about our preferences and leave feeling more confident about the questions we needed to ask and the tools to use to navigate the birth experience. It was 2 days well spent together to prepare us for such an incredible moment in life so thank you.”

“I will definitely be recommending the course to friends and family. This baby will be my first and the saying “you don’t know what you don’t know” definitely applies to childbirth and parenting but after completing the course, I feel so much more equipped and ready to make the best decisions I can for my baby and I. It was such an empowering, supportive weekend.”

“We loved the thorough coverage of content in a non-judgmental, supportive environment, and the opportunity to ask questions. The focus on mind-body connection was a real highlight too.”

“From feeling comfortable to reposition myself, to providing nutritious and delicious foods, I felt so held and safe in a wonderful space dedicated to pregnancy and birth. It was the second time my partner and I attended a Calmbirth course prior to expecting a child and I was pleasantly surprised that I did learn more information. In addition to refreshing my knowledge and confidence to advocate for myself during birth, I felt so held and celebrated in the warm and communal environment

If you are expecting a baby and you are feeling overwhelmed, why not experience the Calmbirth difference for yourselves and BOOK a Calmbirth course today. To Find a Calmbirth Educator or Maternity Hospital that offers Calmbirth go to our link in the bio.

22/04/2026

In our Calmbirth classes we love to make couples feel safe, held, supported and listened to. We create a non judgemental environment where no question is silly and all questions are welcomed!

Here is what some couples had to say:

"We learnt so much in a judgment free and safe environment, open to all and any questions. What we learnt gave us a chance to talk about our preferences and leave feeling more confident about the questions we needed to ask and the tools to use to navigate the birth experience. It was 2 days well spent together to prepare us for such an incredible moment in life so thank you."

"I will definitely be recommending the course to friends and family. This baby will be my first and the saying “you don’t know what you don’t know” definitely applies to childbirth and parenting but after completing the course, I feel so much more equipped and ready to make the best decisions I can for my baby and I. It was such an empowering, supportive weekend."

"We loved the thorough coverage of content in a non-judgmental, supportive environment, and the opportunity to ask questions. The focus on mind-body connection was a real highlight too."

"From feeling comfortable to reposition myself, to providing nutritious and delicious foods, I felt so held and safe in a wonderful space dedicated to pregnancy and birth. It was the second time my partner and I attended a Calmbirth course prior to expecting a child and I was pleasantly surprised that I did learn more information. In addition to refreshing my knowledge and confidence to advocate for myself during birth, I felt so held and celebrated in the warm and communal environment After a very challenging pregnancy, it meant a lot to feel positive about my imminent labour and excited to meet my baby. I would recommend Calmbirth to anyone, I’m sad it’s over."

If you are expecting a baby and you are feeling overwhelmed, why not experience the Calmbirth difference for yourselves and BOOK a Calmbirth course today. To Find a Calmbirth Educator or Maternity Hospital that offers Calmbirth go to: https://calmbirth.com.au/calmbirth-classes/

22/04/2026

When most people think about birth, the focus is (understandably) on the mother and baby. But your partner plays such an important role in how your birth feels and not because they need to fix anything but because they help create the environment your body needs to labour.
Birth is deeply connected to the nervous system. When you feel safe, supported and undisturbed your body naturally releases oxytocin… the hormone that drives labour forward. Your partner becomes a big part of that safety. Their voice, their presence, their calm energy… it all sends a message to your body that you’re okay, that you can keep going.
Labour isn’t just physical, it’s also very instinctual. Your partner helps protect your space so you can stay in that instinctive, inward place. This might look like keeping the room quiet and dim, limiting interruptions where possible, or simply being a steady presence between you and the outside world. They help create a little “bubble” around you so you can stay focused and connected to what your body is doing.
As labour intensifies, your birth partner often becomes your anchor. They might breathe with you, offer physical support or touch, remind you of your techniques, or help bring you back to the moment when things feel overwhelming. They’re not there to take the sensation away, but to help you move through it with more calm and confidence. To read the entire blog go to our link in the bio .

22/04/2026

BOOK the next Calmbirth course at the RHW on the 16th & 17th May , there are only three posts left in this class. You don’t have to be birthing at the RHW Hospital to do a Calmbirth course there, you just must be pregnant and be between 24 & 34 weeks. To BOOK go to: https://calmbirth.com.au/educators-profile/?edid=6

2026 Calmbirth Upcoming Course dates:
16th & 17th May
30th & 31st May
6th & 7th June
20th & 21st June
4th & 5th July
22nd & 23rd August
To BOOK go to: https://calmbirth.com.au/educators-profile/?edid=6

What you will learn:

You will learn how your body works, all the physical & hormonal stages of pregnancy, labour and birth, how to support the beautiful physiology of your body in labour (& how your partner can too!) through mindset and practical tools.

You will learn how to feel CONFIDENT in working with labour (because once you understand it, there’s less fear and more trust!).

You will learn to understand the different possibilities that your labour and birth path may take (and how to work with them). As Calmbirth prepares you for medical interventions and all birth scenarios.

You will learn how to advocate and communicate with care providers about all your birth choices and rights and be empowered by the latest evidence based information to have the birth you want.

You will also learn how to have a positive birth experience and how to work together as a team to achieve it by being equipped with active birth positions, breathing techniques, acupressure for pregnancy, labour and birth, visualisations, and massage techniques.

Rebates are also available from major health care funds.