Calmbirth

25/07/2025

25/07/2025

We have been getting some amazing birth stories from our Calmbirth couples coming in and we don’t want them to stop! We LOVE sharing birth stories because they are a GREAT way to inspire other couples to go on and have their own positive birth experience regardless of how they give birth and despite the challenges they may have encountered - there is always a lesson to learn from these birth stories. And if you’re a birth partner and want to give us your own version of your experience then we would also LOVE to hear from you!

So, be it a physiological birth, a Caesarean birth, VBAC birth, water birth, home birth, hospital birth, whether you have had an induction, epidural or some sort of medical intervention, or if you didn’t quite make the trip and birthed on the side of the Rd or in your car, if you have done Calmbirth – share your birth story and photos with us to help us empower and inspire other birthing families by going to: admin@calmbirth.com.au

And to ALL those Calmbirth families that have already shared your wonderful births with us – Thank YOU!

25/07/2025

We have been getting some amazing birth stories from our Calmbirth couples coming in and we don’t want them to stop! We LOVE sharing birth stories because they are a GREAT way to inspire other couples to go on and have their own positive birth experience regardless of how they give birth and despite the challenges they may have encountered - there is always a lesson to learn from these birth stories. And if you’re a birth partner and want to give us your own version of your experience then we would also LOVE to hear from you!

So, be it a physiological birth, a Caesarean birth, water birth, home birth, hospital birth, whether you have had an induction, epidural or some sort of medical intervention, or if you didn't quite make the trip and birthed on the side of the Rd or in your car, if you have done Calmbirth – share your birth story and photos with us to help us empower and inspire other birthing families by going to: admin@calmbirth.com.au

And to ALL those Calmbirth families that have already shared your wonderful births with us – Thank YOU!

25/07/2025

Time with our little one presents us with an amazing opportunity to dive into the present, to dive into the now, often hard to remember to do in the hustle and bustle of paid work and modern adult life. Baby-time, and our moment-by-moment actions within it (regardless of how we might feel), creates the future for our babies, for ourselves, and ultimately, for the world. Swipe through to learn more.



This post is taken from my book: The Discontented Little Baby Book

25/07/2025

To shave or not to shave...now that is an interesting question?

Removing p***c hair is not a pre-requisite for birth!

P***c hair is normal, natural, healthy and beneficial.

There’s lots of pressure to shave/wax for birth.

Most people consider hairless to be “clean” but removing hair actually creates and more bacteria and problems.

✅ P***c hair provides a cushion against friction that can cause abrasion and skin injury.
✅ It provides protection from bacteria and other unwanted pathogens especially with vaginal exams, hands, and tools involved, this barrier can help reduce exposure and lower infection risk
✅ It can help prevent chafing or skin irritation during long hours in labor positions.
✅ The presence of p***c hair helps maintain the natural balance of good bacteria around the v***a and vaginal opening, critical in birth when your body is working hard to protect both you and baby.
✅ During crowning, stretching, and the intensity of pushing, p***c hair provides a slight buffer for the sensitive skin around the l***a and mons. It’s not about vanity, it’s about support.
✅ Keeping your p***c hair is an act of self-trust and body sovereignty. You don’t owe anyone grooming, shaving, or altering your body to give birth.
It’s your body, your birth, your boundaries, down to the hair you choose to keep.

❌ Removing p***c hair irritates and inflames the hair follicles left behind.
❌ Removing p***c hair leaves microscopic open wounds.
❌ When that irritation is combined with the warm moist environment of the ge****ls, it becomes a happy culture medium for some of the nastiest of bacterial pathogens, like group A streptococcus Staphylococcus aureus and its recently mutated cousin MRSA.
❌ Removing it increases risk of staph boils, abscesses, pustules, cellulitis and herpes infections.

Your p***c hair isn’t “gross.”

It’s protective, functional, and perfectly designed for the work of labor and birth.

Choosing to keep it isn’t just safer, it’s liberation from a system that profits off your discomfort with your natural body.

-Love,
Flor Cruz
Badassmotherbirther

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, & 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭!
Nacer Ancenstral

25/07/2025

BOOK THE NEXT CALMBIRTH COURSE AT THE NEPEAN HOSPITAL ON 25th & 26th October.

With the August Calmbirth course at the Nepean Blue Mountains Health SOLD out , make sure you book the next course on the 25th & 26th October. You don’t have to be birthing at the Nepean Hospital to do the Calmbirth course there, you just have to be pregnant and be between 24 & 34 weeks’ gestation.
To Book this course go to: https://calmbirth.com.au/educators-profile/?edid=167

Upcoming course dates are on the:
2025 Dates:
30th & 31st August (SOLD)
25th & 26th October
29th & 30th November
20th & 21st December

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.

Find out why the Calmbirth program is Australia’s leading, and evidence based antennal program and why it’s the most recommend course by Australia’s top obstetricians and practicing midwives. To BOOK your course go to our link in the bio.

25/07/2025

“It’s true what they say, the mind is the most powerful place. If my mind had stayed in its labouring animalistic mode, I am fairly convinced my body would have progressed as fast as it had before, and my daughter would have been born earlier and hopefully with minimal pain relief. However, this isn’t our story and there’s no shame in pain relief or birth stories. Safe mumma, safe baby and safe husband. Give credit to the power of your birth space, your atmosphere, your mind, and your people.

“The knowledge we gained from Calmbirth (even as a midwife) enabled my husband and I to be prepared, to have skills to use in labour that on the day we just naturally conducted without having to think. I couldn’t highly recommend it more.”- Ellie

The uniqueness in the Calmbirth program lies in the ‘therapeutic’ component which is embedded within our entire program that can’t be replicated and is the game changer for most couples. We don’t tell couples not to fear birth – we show them how to release that fear, reframing your beliefs and mindset of birth just like my Calmbirth couple discovered when Ellie’s labour stalled because her mindset wavered during her birth.

So, if you want to learn how to release that fear, reframing your beliefs and mindset of birth and you are between 24 and 34 weeks pregnant come and join me – the home of Calmbirth - where it all began.

26th & 27th July
9th & 10th August
23rd & 24th August
6th & 7th September
27th & 28th October
11th & 12th October
18th & 19th October
To BOOK go to our link in the bio.

25/07/2025

“It’s true what they say, the mind is the most powerful place. If my mind had stayed in its labouring animalistic mode, I am fairly convinced my body would have progressed as fast as it had before, and my daughter would have been born earlier and hopefully with minimal pain relief. However, this isn’t our story and there’s no shame in pain relief or birth stories. Safe mumma, safe baby and safe husband. Give credit to the power of your birth space, your atmosphere, your mind, and your people.

"The knowledge we gained from Calmbirth (even as a midwife) enabled my husband and I to be prepared, to have skills to use in labour that on the day we just naturally conducted without having to think. I couldn’t highly recommend it more.”- Ellie

The uniqueness in the Calmbirth program lies in the ‘therapeutic’ component which is embedded within our entire program that can’t be replicated and is the game changer for most couples. We don’t tell couples not to fear birth – we show them how to release that fear, reframing your beliefs and mindset of birth just like my Calmbirth couple discovered when Ellie’s labour stalled because her mindset wavered during her birth.

So, if you want to learn how to release that fear, reframing your beliefs and mindset of birth and you are between 24 and 34 weeks pregnant come and join me – the home of Calmbirth - where it all began.

26th & 27th July
9th & 10th August
23rd & 24th August
6th & 7th September
27th & 28th October
11th & 12th October
18th & 19th October
To BOOK go to: https://calmbirth.com.au/educators-profile/?edid=11

25/07/2025

Are you planning to use birth affirmations in labour?

Affirmations can be a powerful tool. They can help maintain a positive mindset and keep you focused during the intense moments of labour… By repeating empowering statements, you can reinforce your inner strength and resilience. It’s also a good time to surround yourself with supportive people who can remind you of these affirmations when you need them most. Just like Tom reminded Isabella to use her affirmations to centre her.

“We buckled down in the bedroom where I used the shower, birth ball, pressure comb and got out the clary sage to smell. Tom pushed on my pressure points and helped me read out my affirmation cards. He again reminded me to breathe deep and low sounds like we learnt in Calmbirth. I couldn’t believe how intense it was feeling so soon, and I remember my headspace shifting to “I don’t think I can do this again” (imagining this intensity to continue all day/night ahead). Now that I look back, I realise this was transition! My affirmations were such an anchor at this point.”- Isabella

To buy a pack of Calmbirth affirmation cards or to gift someone that is expecting theirs go to: https://calmbirth.com.au/shop/public/calmbirth-positive-birth-quotes-and-affirmation-cards/

These Birth Quotes & Affirmation Cards have been designed by Calmbirth to help inspire and empower you on your birth […]

25/07/2025

"We buckled down in the bedroom where I used the shower, birth ball, pressure comb and got out the clary sage to smell. Tom pushed on my pressure points and helped me read out my affirmation cards. He again reminded me to breathe deep and low sounds like we learnt in Calmbirth."

We just wanted to let you know that we’ve had our 2nd Calmbirth baby. So, calm that he was accidentally born at home. He was born at 10.45am on Wednesday 04/06/25 in our bedroom.

25/07/2025

Live in or near the Southern Highlands? This is for you.

CPR Kids is conducting their second CPR class in the Southern Highlands on Saturday the 16th August at 9.00am-12.00pm. This is a lifesaving skill, so if you want to learn how to respond in an emergency involving little ones, make sure you book this course by scanning the QR code. CPR Kids First Aid

Do you want to be a part of the Calmbirth Hub?

With CPR classes starting, we also have Infant massage classes, antenatal breastfeeding classes in addition to yoga classes that are all operating from our Calmbirth Centre.

So, if you are you looking for a venue or an event space for your next seminar, workshop, group class, or meeting our Calmbirth Centre has the perfect multipurpose room for you to use and is in Mittagong right in the hub of the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW. Our meeting room can comfortably fit up to 40 people and comes with tea & coffee making facilities, a small kitchen and parking. AV equipment is also available on request. Our room is available for a one - off hire or ongoing weekly, fortnightly, or monthly hire for ongoing classes/courses/meetings. or go to: http://calmbirthcenter.com.au

If you are interested in looking at our room, please fill in the form here, or contact our office on (02) 48711806 or admin@calmbirth.com.au. Or visit calmbirthcenter.com.au