BirthStrong

05/11/2024

NEXT COURSE: Sat 30th November and 7 December 2024

I'm Stacey Astley-Clark, and help women rediscover their power during pregnancy.

Becoming a mother is one of the most defining moments of life. How we feel when we first meet our baby impacts our entire parenting journey.

Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or looking to re-write your story after a past traumatic birth, this course will be truly transformative.

What you'll learn:
✨ Eliminate Fear: Childbirth doesn’t need to be scary. Break free from limiting beliefs, master your mindset and discover your fierce feminine power.

✨ Reduce Medical Intervention: Participants are 52% less likely to need an emergency c section &32% less likely to request an epidural

✨ Remain Calm: Learn how to reset your nervous system so you can stay present, focused and anxiety-free throughout labour

✨ Navigate the birthing system confidently. Learn how to ask the right questions so you can make safe, empowered decisions

✨ Enjoy your birth! Meet your baby in the best possible way - filled with joy! Feel safe, supported, and trauma-free, no matter how your birth unfolds.

Stacey xx

27/03/2024

Magical and perfect❤️
Can’t ask for more than that.
It’s such a joy to be with women on this powerfully transformative journey. When you understand how incredible you are as woman your fears will disappear. And when you feel safe you can surrender fully to the profound experience of giving birth. I’m so happy for this mama and her beautiful baby x

17/03/2024

"Before we start blaming women and before we start making judgments about them, let's have a long, hard look at a system that is not meeting women's needs" - Prof. Hannah Dahlen

An increasing number of women are choosing to outside the system. Instead of demonizing them, here's our opportunity to understand WHY they are making such radical decisions - and create a new maternity system that helps more women to feel both physically and emotionally safe as enter motherhood.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018930358/freebirth-why-women-are-choosing-to-birth-alone

11/03/2024

There are a lot of misconceptions about birth trauma- and also lots of opinions. The truth is, women are traumatised in birth or many different reasons. Sometimes because of a genuine medical emergency but sometimes also because the medical system itself caused harm to the woman's health.

Please read these brave women's accounts which they shared yesterday at the parlimentary inquiry into

Mothers have given tearful accounts of being ignored and mistreated by hospital staff while birthing at public hospitals.

10/03/2024

Looking for a pregancy yoga class in the Tweed region?

I can't speak highly enough of this Mamas-to-be Circle/Gathering In Murwillumbah every Wednesday. A beautiful, nurturing space and the most incredible teacher and birth keeper Sali McIntyre.

Prenatal Yoga/Mamas-to-be Circle/Gathering at Heart and Soul of Wellness In Murwillumbah this Wednesday March 13th and every Wednesday, at 10 am - 1pm. Treat yourself to a morning of yoga, relaxation, birth education, cups of tea and chatting with like minded women. All in a warm, loving and nurturing environment and supported by wise birth keepers who are committed to your autonomy and freedom to choose the birth that is right for you and your family ❤
New mamas-to-be welcome 🌺

07/03/2024

What can birthing women learn from elephants?

Doulas are not a new fad. Women are supposed to be supported by other women during childbirth.

I also love that the precious 'confinement'period is acknowledged in this article

More women are taking back their birthing experience—and their power—by challenging the institutionalised norms surrounding childbirth, honouring the healing process and leaning on the magic of sisterhood.

26/02/2024

Why birth debriefing is so important in integrating the huge transformation that childbirth and motherhood bring...

“Postpartum can be consumed with thinking about your birth and reliving it,” “Having a birth debrief can really stop that. It can help you feel a lot more clear and at peace in the mind and the body.”

While traditionally the majority of our focus is placed on the birth itself, January Jones says a debrief afterwards completely changed her postpartum experience for the better.

08/01/2024

Most women experience moderate to severe pain during labor and delivery, often requiring some form of pharmacologic analgesia. The lack of proper psychological preparation combined with fear and anxiety can greatly enhance the patient’s sensitivity to pain and further add to the discomfort during ...

07/01/2024

Did you know it’s ABSOLUTELY possible to give birth without feeling scared, overwhelmed, or riddled with pain?
In fact, childbirth has the potential to be one of the most empowering and beautiful experiences of our life.

I know this because I’ve seen hundreds of women and their partners meet their baby feeling calm, confident and conscious 💖

BirthStrong teaches the Hypnobirthing Australia program, which is evidence-based and proven to:
-Reduce emergency C sections by 52%
-Reduce epidural requests by 32% and morphine by 40%
-Transform feelings of fear and helplessness into feelings of excitement and strength

If you’re having a baby in 2024, I’d love to help you prepare.

My next positive birth course is 3 & 10 February. Read full course contents and book here:
https://birthstrong.com.au/hypnobirthing-classes/

I also offer complimentary 30-min birth strategy sessions which include a birth planning tool, to get clear on your preferences. These are totally free, no strings attached, I promise 🙂

You are welcome to DM me with any questions.

Thank you x

03/01/2024

Why would you need a doula for a c section birth?

For exactly the same reasons you’d choose one for a vaginal birth: to provide continuity of care throughout your pregnancy, to help you understand your options and how best to navigate the medical system, to help you release fears and learn how to regulate your nervous system so you can meet your baby feeling calm, safe and strong. Why is it less important to feel empowered and have a toolkit of coping mechanisms during an elective C section ?
As a doula, I’m with you every step of the way. No matter where you choose to have your baby. And my only agenda is helping you create your ideal birth - whatever it looks like to you.