The Wonders Within

The Wonders Within Our courses include: ⭐Calmbirth ⭐Breastfeeding & Parenting ⭐Baby Massage.

The Wonders Within provides comprehensive birth, breastfeeding and parenting courses to ensure you feel thoroughly informed and prepared as you enter parenthood. The Wonders Within provides Calmbirth® classes to prepare couples for birth with knowledge of the birth process and practical skills for labour and birth.

Are you between 24 and 34 weeks pregnant? Now is the ideal time to book your birth education and begin your journey to a...
16/04/2024

Are you between 24 and 34 weeks pregnant? Now is the ideal time to book your birth education and begin your journey to a calmer and empowered birth ✨

Calmbirth is a 2-day course that will give you and your partner the knowledge and skills to feel prepared and empowered for your baby's birth.
✨Learn about the incredible birth process.
✨Learn mind-body techniques such as relaxation, breath work, and visualisation to support you during pregnancy, birth and beyond.
✨Develop a toolkit of techniques such as massage, acupressure, positions and informed decision-making skills.
✨Your partner will develop techniques and knowledge to physically and emotionally support you and advocate for your wishes.
✨Develop knowledge of different medical interventions such as induction of labour, caesarean and epidurals and discover skills to work with these experiences.

Our mission is to ensure you feel supported so that you can experience this time with joy and confidence. When you book a Calmbirth® course with The Wonders Within, you will also have Kate's ongoing support via phone, Zoom or email if required.

Please visit our website to book your course or DM for a payment plan. ♡

Calmbirth availability this weekend!This two-day course will help you and your partner feel calm, confident and empowere...
20/03/2024

Calmbirth availability this weekend!

This two-day course will help you and your partner feel calm, confident and empowered with knowledge and practical skills for birth.

✨Learn about the incredible birth process.
✨Learn mind-body techniques such as relaxation, breath work, and visualisation to support you during pregnancy, birth and beyond.
✨Develop a toolkit of techniques such as massage, acupressure, positions and informed decision-making skills.
✨Your partner will develop techniques and knowledge to physically and emotionally support you and advocate for your wishes.
✨Develop knowledge of different medical interventions such as induction of labour, caesarean and epidurals and discover skills to work with these experiences.

Please visit our website to find out more or book your session. ♡

Family meet-up next week! ✨It's been quite a while since our last catch-up. I can't wait to see you all again and welcom...
02/02/2024

Family meet-up next week! ✨

It's been quite a while since our last catch-up. I can't wait to see you all again and welcome pregnant and new mamas along too. 🤍

These mornings are always a beautiful time of connection and support.

If you intend to join please send me a message or comment below and be sure to check out socials on the day in case there are any updates.

I hope to see you on Thursday!
Kate xx

Hello February 👋🏻This month we have the first of our family meet-ups for the year! I can't wait to see all the regular m...
31/01/2024

Hello February 👋🏻

This month we have the first of our family meet-ups for the year! I can't wait to see all the regular mamas and bubs and welcome new families along too 🤍

I would love your suggestions for your favourite cafe or park around Gosford 👇

Private Calmbirth sessions have become very popular. There is very limited availability for February. Please check out our website for availability or send us a message.

Kate xx


DOULA'S ✨What are they, what do they do, and what does the evidence say?Swipe across to find out more. ♡ ...
31/01/2024

DOULA'S ✨

What are they, what do they do, and what does the evidence say?

Swipe across to find out more. ♡


Remember to take the time to listen inwards; there is wisdom there. 🤍 # thewonderswithin # ...
24/01/2024

Remember to take the time to listen inwards; there is wisdom there. 🤍

# thewonderswithin # #

Are you between 24 and 34 weeks pregnant? Now is the time to book your birth education and begin your journey to a calme...
18/01/2024

Are you between 24 and 34 weeks pregnant? Now is the time to book your birth education and begin your journey to a calmer and empowered birth ✨

Our group Calmbirth courses are held right here on the Central Coast, facilitated by Midwife Kate.

We have a few spaces remaining for our group Calmbirth course at the end of this month. These are some of the very few spaces available until March 2024.

This two-day course will help you and your partner feel calm, confident and empowered with knowledge and practical skills for birth.



✨Learn about the incredible birth process.

✨Learn mind-body techniques such as relaxation, breath work, and visualisation to support you during pregnancy, birth and beyond.

✨Develop a toolkit of techniques such as massage, acupressure, positions and informed decision-making skills.

✨Your partner will develop techniques and knowledge to physically and emotionally support you and advocate for your wishes.

✨Develop knowledge of different medical interventions such as induction of labour, caesarean and epidurals and discover skills to work with these experiences.



Please visit our website to find out more or book your session. ♡





"Experience of the phenomenal capacity of our birthing body can give us an enduring sense of our own power as women. Bir...
16/01/2024

"Experience of the phenomenal capacity of our birthing body can give us an enduring sense of our own power as women. Birth is the beginning of life; the beginning of mothering, and of fathering. We all deserve a good beginning."


- Dr Sarah J. Buckley

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Hello January👋🏻Here's where you can catch us this month 👇January 18th - Nurturing the Mother 4-week course beginsJanua...
09/01/2024

Hello January👋🏻
Here's where you can catch us this month 👇

January 18th - Nurturing the Mother 4-week course begins
January 20th & 21st - Calmbirth (Fully Booked)
January 27th & 28th - Calmbirth (This is one of the very few calmbirth spaces available untill March 2024.)

Private Calmbirth sessions are limited this month with only Thursday/Friday evenings available. Please get in touch or visit our website for more information.



One of my favourite recipes for postpartum, a great one to save for later to prep for your own postpartum or support a n...
08/01/2024

One of my favourite recipes for postpartum, a great one to save for later to prep for your own postpartum or support a new mama with a nourishing home cooked meal ✨

Tumeric Lentil Dahl 👇🏻

You will Need:

1 large yellow onion

2 tbsp ghee, coconut or olive oil

3 large cloves of garlic

1 tbsp fresh grated ginger

1 diced capsicum

2 large carrots peeled and diced

1 ½ cups red lentils

1 can unsweetened coconut milk

3 cups vegetable broth

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 cup baby spinach

1 tsp turmeric

2 ½ tsp curry powder

1 tsp cumin

Juice from 1 lemon

1 tsp sea salt or to taste

¼ tsp red pepper flakes (I usually skip these for postpartum mamas)

Black pepper to taste



Instructions:

Mince garlic and chop onion.

Sauté in a large pot with chosen oil or ghee and fresh ginger until the onion is translucent (About 5 minutes)

Add in the diced carrots and bell pepper and saute for an additional 5 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients (aside from spinach) and bring to a low boil.

Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until it is your desired consistency.



Add spinach during the final few minutes of cooking to let it wilt.

Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.



Enjoy x



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THE MAGICAL GOLDEN HOURS ✨The hours after birth are a precious time of transition for mother and baby following labour a...
07/01/2024

THE MAGICAL GOLDEN HOURS ✨
The hours after birth are a precious time of transition for mother and baby following labour and birth. Uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact provides the ideal environment for this transition, with many remarkable benefits for both mum and baby.

So what are the benefits?

✨ Fosters a strong sense of connection and security, supporting maternal and infant bonding
✨ Stabilises heart rate, temperature, breathing and oxygenation
✨ Stabilises and maintains baby's blood glucose levels
✨ Reduces stress hormones in both mum and baby
✨ Supports breastfeeding by triggering the baby's mammalian instincts to locate the breast and feed and stimulates the production of breast milk
✨ Boosts immune system through contact with beneficial bacteria on the parent's skin
✨ Helps to minimise uterine bleeding and supports the physiological birth of the placenta

To optimise this time, it is recommended to delay routine examinations and procedures for the first few hours and until after the first breastfeed.

The human infant is the least neurologically mature primate at birth, born with only 25 percent of its adult brain volu...
15/12/2023

The human infant is the least neurologically mature primate at birth, born with only 25 percent of its adult brain volume. In our enthusiasm to push for infant independence we often forget that the infant's biology cannot change quite so quickly. Our babies depend on proximity and contact with a caregiver’s body, both day and night. Not only for nutritional needs but also because of the immaturity of their thermo-regulatory, immune and cardio-respiratory systems. All of these systems closely tied together promote efficient functioning of all of the infant’s immature organs and the central nervous system in general.

When looking at infant sleep, its important to note that there is not a one size fits all approach. There is a lot of variability in the amount of sleep each baby needs. Some babies with low sleep needs may only need to sleep 9 hrs across 24 hours. Whilst other babies may need much more, even up to 20hrs. There is usually not a single quick-fix strategy for working through sleep issues. Experimentation is key.

In the next few weeks we will dive further into sleep biology and gentle strategies to support sleep.

Stay tuned for more information and resources on biologically normal infant sleep ♡

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About The Wonders Within

Welcome! I am Kate, midwife at The Wonders Within. My passion is supporting families in their journey through pregnancy, birth and parenthood. My mission is to provide comprehensive education so as you can feel confident and excited for this transformational time in your life.

My background is in nursing and midwifery, having worked as a paediatric nurse and midwife but I now dedicate my time to running the nationally recognised Calmbirth® program, preparation for parenthood sessions and baby massage courses.