Are Calm birth classes worth it?
I highly recommend Kath and the Calmbirth philosophy. First-time parents, or couples looking for a different experience following a previous traumatic or challenging birth, would find the classes particularly informative. I found the whole experience of my labour and delivery to be utterly incredible and amazing!
What are calm birth classes?
Calmbirth® is a highly acclaimed and trusted childbirth education program which embodies the connection between the mind-body and family. Learn how to embrace and work with the wonders and challenges of birth. Calmbirth® gives couples the knowledge, confidence and tools to work with life as it unfolds.
How can I calm my birth?
Calming breathing patterns
- helping your body stay relaxed.
- giving your baby lots of oxygen during contractions.
- letting your support person know that a contraction is starting or ending, so they know when to help you.
- letting everyone in the room know that a contraction is beginning.
When should you do childbirth classes?
Childbirth classes are often recommended in the last trimester of pregnancy — but anytime before you go into labor would be helpful. You can take classes earlier in pregnancy if you feel that you need more time to build your confidence and knowledge.
Why choose calmbirth?
Calmbirth prepares you for anything that may happen, not just a natural birth. Before the class Sam was apprehensive about the birth and how involved he wanted to be (in his culture birth was seen as women’s business)… I found the whole experience of my labour and delivery to be utterly incredible!
Who is behind calmbirth?
Peter Jackson Peter, the founder and gifted architect behind our incredible Calmbirth program, was the first pioneer in childbirth eduction to bring this model of childbirth education to Australia in the late 1990s, and at the time revolutionising childbirth education in Australia.
What is the calmbirth program?
He developed the Calmbirth Program to assist couples prepare for birth confidently with evidenced based knowledge and tools. The answer lies in the couple’s preparation, education and skills in childbirth, while embracing and being aware of the mind-body connection. This leads to a better and more positive birth experience
How many couples have attended a calmbirth course?
Did you know that the Calmbirth program has seen approximately 30,000 couples attend a Calmbirth course since its inception?