Calmbirth® Courses on the Central Coast
Practical skills and knowledge for a calm, confident and empowered birth.
Calmbirth®
Calmbirth® is a comprehensive pre-natal course combining evidence-based information about the birth process, care practices and practical strategies to work with your birth however this may unfold.
Gaining this deeper appreciation of the birth process enables many couples to shift from fear or anxiety to confidence and excited anticipation.
Your mind controls your body.
Your mindset has a powerful influence on the birth process, altering hormones and muscles depending on whether it is in a state of relaxation or tension. The practical strategies taught in your Calmbirth® course will support you in accessing deeper levels of relaxation and releasing fear to help you during pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Other methods to support the mind-body connection include breath work and visualisation.
Your partner or support person will leave with a toolkit of techniques to support you physically and emotionally, including massage, acupressure, positioning, advocating for you, and assisting you to remain focused and calm in your mind and body.
Preparing for all possibilities
Sometimes, despite the best preparation, medical intervention may be necessary. Knowledge of different care practices and strategies for informed decision-making is vital in addition to mind-body strategies. In fact, in these moments, maintaining relaxation and a focused mindset can become even more necessary for you and your baby.
Calmbirth® Childbirth Class Overview
The Calmbirth course involves information and practical skills.
Gain a deeper appreciation of the birthing process, including how the body prepares for birth and how the muscles and hormones work.
Discover the power of your mind and body during birth and how stress and relaxation impact the process.
Prepare on a deep emotional level with guided meditations that will help you to release fear and anxieties and enable you to access deeper levels of relaxation.
Feel physically and emotionally supported by your partner during the birth as they use techniques to assist you to stay calm and focused and relieve tension or discomfort.
Develop knowledge of different medical interventions or care practices such as induction of labour, caesarean, pain relief options, fetal monitoring and vaginal examination to be able to make informed decisions about your care.
Learn about the first hours after birth, including the first breastfeed and ways to support this time of transition for you and your baby.
Central Coast Calmbirth Class Schedule
Upcoming Calmbirth® workshops on the Central Coast @ The Landing Space, Forresters Beach
Group Calmbirth Courses 2024
APRIL 27th & 28th, 9.00 am – 5. 00 pm
MAY 25th & 26th, 9.00 am – 5. 00 pm
JUNE 15th & 16th, 9.00 am – 5. 00 pm
JULY 6th & 7th, 9.00 am – 5. 00 pm
AUGUST 3rd & 4th, 9.00 am – 5. 00 pm
The cost of the group course is $ 550 per couple.
You can book via the link below, or if you prefer to pay a deposit with the balance due 2 weeks before your course, please send us an email.
When you book a Calmbirth® course with us you will also receive ongoing 1:1 phone,or email support from Kate if needed.
Our courses often book out; please book early to avoid disappointment.
Private Calmbirth Courses
MAY
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 am – 2 pm.
Friday evenings on 3/5, 10/5, 17/5, 31/5 from 4 pm.
JUNE
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 am – 2 pm.
Friday evenings on 7/6, 21/6, 28/6 from 4 pm.
About our Private Calmbirth Sessions
Private Calmbirth sessions are held in the comfort of your own home. They cover the same content as a group course but with the ability to have more in-depth discussions relating to your individual needs.
Evening sessions are run as four three-hour sessions. You can select weekly sessions or multiple sessions per week. This option is all about providing flexibility that fits your schedule.
If you would like a private Calmbirth course, please get in touch with me via email or phone to discuss possible dates.
The cost per couple is $ 850. To book your session, you may pay in full or secure your space with a deposit of $ 200; the balance is due two weeks before your course.
One-on-one sessions are limited to 1-2 couples per month and are often booked out in advance, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Testimonials
Your Calmbirth® Questions
I am really nervous about my baby's birth. How can the Calmbirth® course help?
You will develop a tool kit of skills to reduce stress and fear during pregnancy and childbirth. The relaxation exercises will also assist you to prepare for birth on a deep emotional level. Find out more about how the Calmbirth program has helped thousands of couples to feel confident and informed about birth here.
Is there any research that has studied the benefits of Calmbirth® during childbirth?
The findings showed that couples had a high rate of satisfaction with the Calmbirth® course. 88% of couples rated the course 8 or more out of 10. There was a dramatic change in couples’ confidence levels following the course with 82% of women feeling confident to very confident about birth. In comparison, 50% of women felt anxious, frightened or very frightened before the course. Partners feelings towards birth also improved with 80% of partners feeling confident to very confident.
The types of birth were also explored. 76% of women birthed their babies vaginally, 13% required an emergency caesarean and 4% had a planned caesarean. Women were less likely to need pain relief than women who had not attended Calmbirth®. 46% of women used no pain relief, and 30% used gas only.
The findings revealed couples had a high level of satisfaction with the Calmbirth® program and approached their baby’s birth with feelings of confidence. There was a higher rate of vaginal birth, and a lower caesarean rate than mothers in the NSW Mothers and Babies report 2010. Also, the need for pain relief was lower in the Calmbirth® study compared to the women in the NSW Mothers, and Babies report 2010.
Similar findings have been identified in studies at The Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick and in a research project by the National Institute of Complementary Medicine. For more information, please see the Calmbirth website.
When is the best time to attend?
Is there any research to support the Calmbirth® teachings?
Does Calmbirth® take the place of other birth classes?
If you would like information about caring for your baby in the early weeks and months, The Wonders Within also offers breastfeeding and preparation for parenthood courses. For more information, click here.
Is Calmbirth® only for couples planning a natural birth?
There are times when medical intervention is required. This is not a failure, and it does not need to be the end of your positive birth experience. In the Calmbirth® program, you will develop knowledge and skills to feel confident communicating with your care providers. You will also learn practical skills such as breathing, relaxation, massage and acupressure techniques that are beneficial even if medical intervention is necessary.