Calmbirth with Sally

07/04/2026

Caesareans are a special kind of birthday and in caesarean awareness week I want you to know there are lots of things to do to make it a celebration.

07/04/2026

Breastfeeding is a new skill. Get help early and often. Lactation consultants are a great resource before and after birth. The Australian Breastfeeding Association have lots of information on their website.

06/04/2026

Calmbirth isn’t just about the birth it is also about parenting in those early days, and thriving not just surviving.

06/04/2026

27/02/2026

Babies are Mammals – I can’t emphasise this point enough, and when you truly accept this, the newborn parenting phase becomes sooo much easier.
Our new born babies are just tiny little bundles of instincts and reflexes. They have been born into a world full of unfamiliar smells, tastes and sounds, and they have to breathe and feed without any help from the placenta!!
Is it any wonder that they are happiest skin to skin with the people whose voices they know and the steady thump, thump, thump of a heart beat.
The most Australian of all mammals, kangaroos and koalas keep their babies in their pouch where they feed and sleep all day long, and truly our babies would happily do that too if we had the equipment!
So, the next best thing is keep your baby snuggled up with one of you most of the time in those early weeks, even when they aren’t feeding. In a baby carrier, or in your arms, that is where they will be most content for those early weeks.
Don’t beat yourself up about “not getting anything done”, because truly you are doing the most important job of all, you are nourishing and emotionally regulating the next generation, and trust me, nothing is more important!
I promise they will sleep by themselves eventually, but in those early days, go with your baby’s mammalian rhythms and life will be easier for all of you!

12/11/2025

Calmbirth conference in Melbourne. Amazing accomodation, delicious food and awesome inspiring speakers. My midwifery cup is full.

06/10/2025

Calmbirth with Sally do specific caesarean classes so if you are having a planned caesarean calmbirth is for you.

21/09/2025

Having a good support team around you is key to a great labour and birth. birth.

21/09/2025

21/07/2025

Face to face in Goondiwindi. Proud to be offering private childbirth classes in western Queensland. It doesn’t matter where you are birthing you can do your classes at home

04/07/2025

I am a midwife and child health nurse with 30 years of knowledge, skills and passion to share. Please contact me for information regarding class dates, costs and any other info you want to know