A Calmbirth Story. Our baby girl, Eden Gigi, arrived on 7 April at 9:31am weighing 6 lbs, 12 oz. She was born via caesarean. I had hoped for a natural delivery however, due to oligohydramnios (low levels of amniotic fluid) and a breach position, a caesarean was considered the safest path. Prior to attending Calmbirth…
A Calmbirth Story. I was very nervous about the pending arrival of our first baby and was recommended to try Calmbirth classes by our obstetrician. My partner Kris and I booked into Cherie’s classes. Going into the classes I was excited, and my partner skeptical, about how much we would learn in 2 days. By…
A Dads Calmbirth Story. We took a lot from the Calmbirth classes and really feel they made a difference. Thank you! Born 20 May 2020 3.4kg 51cm Head circumference 34cm Jack’s Journey Caitlin’s waters broke at 3am on the 19th of May. We went into hospital shortly after and Caitlin was monitored. In the early…
A Calmbirth Story. Welcome Barnaby William Craw Born 2nd May 2020 1620g, 42cm Throughout our pregnancy our baby was small, in the 3rd percentile, needing to be monitored closely. I was trying to stay calm but had to be open that the baby may have to come early if anything changed – meditating and trying…
A Calmbirth Story. Mia Rose Croucher arrived on 24.4.20 and we are in love with her! In the end we had an elective caesarean 5 days before my due date as my obstetrician didn’t want me to go full term and my cervix was still closed and she hadn’t dropped/engaged at all yet. As a…
A Calmbirth Story. Born 06/03/2020 at 2:12pm 9lb 2oz (4.12kg) 54cm long 37cm head circumference A natural drug free (water) birth was always what my heart desired and what I believed was best for myself and our son. It was something I felt very strongly about, and took the time to extensively research. This also…