From “OK” to “Very Confident”: A Mum’s Calmbirth Journey

Here is a summary of some feedback I received recently from a new mum who somehow found the time during those busy newborn days to fill out the Calmbirth® after-the-birth evaluation form.

Thank you so much, I loved hearing about your experience and how Calmbirth® supported you through your birth.

From “OK” to “VERY CONFIDENT”... that’s what Calmbirth® can do.

Her labour was induced and, despite some unexpected challenges along the way, including continuous monitoring, an IV and her baby’s heart rate dropping, she remained calm, in control and powerful.

She went on to have a vaginal birth with assistance, using no analgesia and drawing on a wide range of comfort measures including breathing, movement, massage, TENS, heat, shower, vocalisation and acupressure.

Her overall satisfaction with Calmbirth® 10/10.

She described Calmbirth® as “amazing and so beneficial” and shared: “Cherie was amazing and led some beautiful, relaxing classes.”

She also felt her partner gained valuable tools to support her through labour, along with a much better understanding of the physiology of birth.

Despite her birth taking an unexpected turn and some of her birth intentions no longer being possible, she was able to use the tools she had learned to navigate a challenging and intense labour.

And the best part of all? “Meeting my daughter.”

Skin-to-skin within the first hour, breastfeeding soon after birth, and a beautiful reminder that birth doesn't always go exactly to plan... but feeling informed, prepared, supported and confident can make such a difference.

And the final message to me...“Keep doing what you’re doing”

Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
We teach in class "There is no failure in birth, just different birth journeys"