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The Calmbirth Program
The Calmbirth® course is a comprehensive 12-hour evidence-based childbirth education program designed to prepare you and your birth partner mentally, emotionally, and physically for labour and birth. It is delivered over a weekend or two consecutive weekends.
We always say that our Program goes from Head to Baby. Calmbirth® was the first childbirth education program in Australia to recognise the interrelationship between the mind and body connection in birth – the connection and power between a woman’s emotional state and the way her body responds in birth. Calmbirth® uses this mind-body connection to assist couples to replace the fear, stress and anxiety about giving birth with the knowledge and skills to birth their baby calmly, fearlessly, safely and confidently.
The course is designed to prepare you for all birth journeys, including:
Physiological (unmedicated) birth
Births using pain relief
Induction of labour
Assisted vaginal birth
Caesarean birth (planned or unplanned)
Rather than promoting one "right" way to give birth, Calmbirth® focuses on helping parents feel informed, confident, and adaptable.
Birth preparation is one of the most valuable things you can do during pregnancy.
The Calmbirth® program is suitable for first time or subsequent births; for couples who’ve had a previous challenging birth experience and would like their upcoming birth experience to be different. Calmbirth® embraces and accepts all pregnant couples regardless of their age, culture, socio-economic or sexual orientation.
What you will learn
Understanding the psychology of birth
How fear, stress and anxiety influence labour
The mind-body connection in childbirth
Building confidence and reducing fear
How beliefs and expectations affect the birth experience
The physiology of labour and birth
How the uterus works during labour
The hormones involved in labour and birth
The stages of labour
What to expect throughout the birth process
Practical comfort measures
Breathing techniques
Guided relaxation
Meditation and visualisation
Massage
Acupressure
Active birth positions and movement
Working with contractions rather than against them
Birth partner preparation
How partners can provide emotional and physical support
Practical comfort techniques
Advocacy and communication with each other and care providers
Building confidence as a birth team
Making informed decisions
Understanding common interventions
Pain relief options and their benefits and limitations
Communicating with your healthcare team
Making informed choices if your birth plan changes
Preparing for all birth outcomes
Induction
Assisted birth
Caesarean birth
Coping with unexpected changes while maintaining a positive experience
Becoming parents
Preparing emotionally for becoming parents
What to expect after baby is born
Breastfeeding basics
Setting you up for your fourth trimeter
What you'll receive
A welcome pack
A comprehensive Calmbirth workbook
Guided relaxations for daily use in the lead up to your birth
Practical exercises to continue practising at home
Ongoing techniques to use during pregnancy and labour
Follow up and extra resources on completion of the course
Upcoming Classes for 2026
AUGUST 15th + 22nd
SEPTEMBER 19th + 26th
OCTOBER 17th +18th
NOVEMBER 15th + 22nd
DECEMBER 6th + 13th
Class Details:
2 Day Course, 12 hours of evidence based education
Time: 9 - 5pm both days
Location: Mount Martha
Free Parking on site, no time limit
Close to beach, local shops and cafe’s for lunch or a coffee fix
Optimal timing to attend: 26 - 36 weeks pregnant (can attend outside of these weeks, depending on your circumstances)
Each booking includes: 2 people attending, Morning tea provided
Investment: $595
If you see a course that is SOLD OUT or have questions about course dates or content, please reach out to Steph by completing the enquiry form on the home page or email calmbirthwithsteph@gmail.com
