Calmbirth

14/04/2026

Due in July or August? 🤰🤰

Now is the perfect time to book into my Calmbirth classes, spots are limited.

Learn everything you and your partner need to know to feel calm, confident and prepared for birth.

Message me to secure your spot
0438541967 😀

13/04/2026

06/04/2026

Birth is not just physical — it’s deeply physiological.

Your breath is one of the most powerful tools you have to influence how your body experiences labour.

When you breathe slowly, deeply, and rhythmically, you activate your parasympathetic nervous system — your body’s “rest, soften, and open” state.

This is where birth works best.

✨ Muscles soften instead of resist.
✨️ The pelvis opens.
✨ Oxytocin (your birth hormone) flows more easily.
✨ Pain is processed differently — often more manageable.
✨ Your body and baby work together, not against each other.

But when fear creeps in, the body can shift into the sympathetic nervous system — the “fight or flight” response.

Breathing becomes shallow.
The body tightens and closes.
Labour can feel more intense, more overwhelming.

And this is why breathwork matters.

Coming back to your breath is like giving your body a gentle reminder:
👉 You are safe
👉 You can soften
👉 Your body knows what to do

In labour, you don’t need to “do” birth perfectly.

You simply need to return — again and again — to your breath.

Because in that space…
your body opens,
your mind quietens,
and birth unfolds.

✨ Your breath is your anchor.
✨ Your breath is your power.

And it’s with you every step of the way.

To learn how to equip yourself with this powerful tool for birth, join me for a Calmbirth course.
Bookings via link in bio.

Blessings,
Martyna 🪷

02/04/2026

BOOK the next Calmbirth course at the SAN Hospital on the 19th & 26th April by going to our link in the bio.

This class is filling quickly so make sure you book your spot today. You don’t have to be birthing at the SAN Hospital to do a Calmbirth course there, you just must be pregnant and be between 24 & 34 weeks.

19th April & 26th April
24th May & 31st May
26th July & 2nd August
20th & 27th September
22nd & 29th November

To BOOK go to our link in the bio.

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.
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02/04/2026

BOOK the next Calmbirth course at Campbelltown Hospital on the 17th & 24th May. You don’t need to be birthing at Campbelltown to attend — you just need to be pregnant and between 24 and 34 weeks’ gestation. To BOOK go to: https://calmbirth.com.au/educators-profile/?edid=234

2026 Dates:
17th & 24th May
21st & 28th June
19th & 26th July

What You’ll Learn in the Calmbirth Program:

• How your body, hormones, and mind work together during pregnancy, labour, and birth.
• Practical tools for labour: breathing techniques, massage, visualisations, active birth positions, and acupressure.
• How to feel confident and calm by understanding the birth process and reducing fear.
• How to work with whatever path your birth may take, including preparation for medical interventions.
• How to advocate for your birth preferences and communicate effectively with your care providers.
• How you and your partner can work as a team to create a positive, empowered birth experience.
Join the most recommended, evidence-based childbirth education program in Australia, trusted by leading obstetricians and midwives.

Spots are limited so book today to avoid missing out by going to our link in the bio.

02/04/2026

Calmbirth story incoming...

This beautiful mumma and her partner came to my January course this year. Her cheeky little man was breech for a while, but he turned himself the right way (down) and made his beautiful entrance into the world. Read on for the details ✨

“Labour was surprisingly quick! I had mild but regular contractions for approx 24hrs but I was able to get some sleep and go about my day. Then my waters broke around 8pm, things escalated quickly. I used the tens for 2-3 hrs at home after waters broke. It got me through plenty of intense contractions because Owen was posterior until towards the end of labour. I ended up having involuntary contractions at 4cm dilation and so I went to hospital. By the time I got to hospital (30min drive) I was 8cm and then had a water birth a couple of hours later. I ended up having no pain relief other than the tens and experienced all of the post-birth feel good hormones.

I felt so good after birth that we left the hospital within 6hrs of the birth .

Overall, it was extremely intense but I feel like it went relatively smoothly for a first time birth and I’m very grateful for that the course definitely provided a lot of reassurance for Gary and myself throughout pregnancy, labour and birth thank you for running the course.

We are settling in well. It’s been a steep learning curve but thankfully I found a postpartum midwife who will provide support for the first 6wks .

Breastfeeding is going well too! Owen has already gained half a kilo in his first two weeks.”

To book a Calmbirth course with Elly Robertson go to our link in the bio.

02/04/2026

The postpartum period can be such a joyful time filled with love and bonding —but it’s also a time of profound physical, emotional, and neurological change. After birth, your nervous system can feel overstimulated, depleted, or stuck in a constant state of alert. Whether it shows up as anxiety, irritability, trouble sleeping, or feeling overwhelmed, this is a deeply human response to a major life transition.

Calming your nervous system postpartum isn’t about “fixing” yourself—it’s about creating small, supportive conditions that help your body feel safe again.

The postpartum period can be such a joyful time filled with love and bonding —but it’s also a time of profound physical, emotional, and neurological change. After birth, your nervous system can feel overstimulated, depleted, or stuck in a constant state of alert. Whether it shows up as anxiety, ...

02/04/2026

BOOK the next Calmbirth course at Campbelltown Hospital on the 17th & 24th May. You don’t need to be birthing at Campbelltown to attend — you just need to be pregnant and between 24 and 34 weeks’ gestation. To BOOK go to: https://calmbirth.com.au/educators-profile/?edid=234

2026 Dates:
17th & 24th May
21st & 28th June
19th & 26th July

What You’ll Learn in the Calmbirth Program:

• How your body, hormones, and mind work together during pregnancy, labour, and birth.
• Practical tools for labour: breathing techniques, massage, visualisations, active birth positions, and acupressure.
• How to feel confident and calm by understanding the birth process and reducing fear.
• How to work with whatever path your birth may take, including preparation for medical interventions.
• How to advocate for your birth preferences and communicate effectively with your care providers.
• How you and your partner can work as a team to create a positive, empowered birth experience.
Join the most recommended, evidence-based childbirth education program in Australia, trusted by leading obstetricians and midwives.

Spots are limited so book today to avoid missing out by going to: https://calmbirth.com.au/educators-profile/?edid=234

02/04/2026

Calmbirth story incoming...

This beautiful mumma and her partner came to my January course this year. Her cheeky little man was breech for a while, but he turned himself the right way (down) and made his beautiful entrance into the world. Read on for the details ✨

"Labour was surprisingly quick! I had mild but regular contractions for approx 24hrs but I was able to get some sleep and go about my day. Then my waters broke around 8pm, things escalated quickly. I used the tens for 2-3 hrs at home after waters broke. It got me through plenty of intense contractions because Owen was posterior until towards the end of labour. I ended up having involuntary contractions at 4cm dilation and so I went to hospital. By the time I got to hospital (30min drive) I was 8cm and then had a water birth a couple of hours later. I ended up having no pain relief other than the tens and experienced all of the post-birth feel good hormones.

I felt so good after birth that we left the hospital within 6hrs of the birth .

Overall, it was extremely intense but I feel like it went relatively smoothly for a first time birth and I’m very grateful for that the course definitely provided a lot of reassurance for Gary and myself throughout pregnancy, labour and birth thank you for running the course.

We are settling in well. It’s been a steep learning curve but thankfully I found a postpartum midwife who will provide support for the first 6wks .

Breastfeeding is going well too! Owen has already gained half a kilo in his first two weeks."

To book a Calmbirth course with Elly Robertson go to: https://calmbirth.com.au/educators-profile/?edid=225

01/04/2026

Couples choose childbirth education for many reasons, but we believe the main reason they choose Calmbirth is because it teaches them how to become active participants in their baby’s birth rather than passive observers waiting for events to unfold.
They value learning how to empower themselves with evidence-based information so they can ask informed questions, advocate for the birth they desire, and confidently choose care providers who align with their values and respect their right to make informed decisions.

For some couples, the goal is to build confidence, trusting the natural birth process, trusting their bodies to birth their babies, and trusting that their partners know how to hold space and provide meaningful support throughout the journey.

Whatever your reason for being here, we are here to support, guide, and empower you with evidence-based knowledge in a safe, holistic, and unbiased 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: https://calmbirth.com.au/calmbirth-classes/