Active Birth Skills Workshop

Mat & I just wanted to say thank you for a fantastic day. It was exactly what we were hoping for in an antenatal class. We both came away feeling a lot more relaxed and excited about the birth of our baby. You both took away a lot of our fears and questions surrounding the birth experience. We were so happy we decided to take your class as it was a perfect for for us… Mat and Kate

calmbirth®

For the first several months of my pregnancy I was in denial about the birth. Then when we started researching pain relief methods, my husband and I quickly reached the conclusion that we would ideally like to avoid using any pain relief or intervention if possible.
After doing the calmbirth course with Kerri-Ann, Ken and I went from being somewhat apprehensive about the upcoming birth to feeling empowered and confident. My labour was reasonably long and, some would say, difficult (20 hours, posterior, nearly 2 ½ hours of pushing), but our baby’s heart rate was constant throughout the labour. We put this down to the way I was able to avoid distress. We feel certain that we were able to avoid intervention and to have a natural beautiful birth due to the techniques that Ken and I learnt from calmbirth and were able to use together during the labour.
We would highly recommend calmbirth to anyone who wants to lose their fear and be in control during their baby’s birth, giving themselves and their baby a positive birth experience. The calmbirth classes with Kerri-Ann are a fascinating and very enjoyable way to prepare for your baby’s arrival together as a couple… Marg and Ken

Jo, Nigel & Josh's calmbirth experience — Click here to download our story

Barb & Drew…I'm so excited to be able to tell you my calmbirth story — Click here to download our story

People are shocked when I describe my recent labour as the best experience of my life, but that’s really how it was… and it’s all because of calmbirth. I chose to attend the calmbirth course after my first labour left me unhappy within myself. I questioned my ability to give birth a second time. Over the weekend course I came to understand my first labour and was able to look towards the next labour with excitement and curiosity. The course provided both myself and my partner with a set of skills that we were able to employ during the third trimester of pregnancy and for the labour itself. I couldn’t believe how enjoyable the labour was! The difference from my first labour was enormous. This time the pain was barely registering in my mind, the calmbirth techniques worked wonders! This baby was posterior, which is meant to be a lot more painful but my overwhelming feeling was of excitement as I focused on the job at hand- bringing my baby into my arms. I am so proud of myself and my support crew. It was just amazing- I never felt the slightest need to ask for pain relief, which surprised me. Since then I feel like a stronger person and more confident parent. calmbirth is a truly empowering course. I can’t recommend it enough…
Shell & Jez — Click here to download our story