On the lead up to birth, I had been having consistent Branxton hicks from about 32 weeks pregnant. But they’d increased in frequency leading up to the birth and I had a couple of false labour episodes a few days prior. I lost my mucous plug a day prior to birth. Kylen was mid cooking…
We loved every aspect of the Calmbirth program. The knowledge and confidence we gained from completing the program has helped us through the remainder of pregnancy, pending birth and postpartum. The Calmbirth program should be recommended for all pregnancies. I place it in the same category as seeing a women’s physiotherapist before, during and after…
Hi Cherie! I thought I’d ’formally’ introduce our darling girl Gia Mae Kohunui. Born Saturday 2/11/24, weighing a sweet 3.1kg at exactly 42 weeks. After having my waters broken my contractions started on their own, but after each sensation her heart rate was dropping dangerously low and we weren’t sure why. As this continued it…
I felt a little silly attending a birth course when pregnant with my 3rd baby, but after several recommendations for both Cherie’s knowledge and support and the Calmbirth course itself, my husband and I agreed we would do it and we have never been more thankful. Although this may be our 3rd birth, we feel…
Our precious Amos was born on the 8th of August, and we are completely smitten with him. The knowledge and skills my husband, Dan, and I gained during our Calmbirth course with Cherie (during my pregnancy with our daughter, Nina, who is now three!) have been pivotal in both of my births. I am a…
I first heard about Calmbirth approximately 7 years ago. I was 3 years into what would become a 10-year long IVF journey. It was at a pregnancy and baby expo where we were lucky enough to encounter Calmbirth founder Peter Jackson and his daughter Karen. I was immediately struck by his earnest enthusiasm for the…