calmbirth® Course

• Myths and Misconceptions: Hypnobirth and calmbirth
• Discover the calmbirth technique

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All about calmbirth®    

calmbirth® provides the knowledge of birth preparation techniques such as relaxation, visualisation, breathing, positive imagery, attitudes/expectancy to achieve a rewarding easier, more comfortable stress-free birthing experience. only $350/couple and discounted when combined with the very popular Transition into Parenthood (birth and baby) course run by Julie - see bookings page - ring Julie 9544 6441 for enquiries and bookings. Special discount for refreshers - scroll right down for the offer.

Midwives and doctors notice the difference and are often surprised and very impressed when women have prepared themselves in this way and will often comment on how wonderfully well these women birth in a very calm and relaxed way.

The calmbirth® course is suitable for each pregnancy, whether it's your first or fifth baby because every labour and birth experience requires preparation to enable the woman to be prepared both physically and emotionally. Be sure to ask your midwife or doctor about the results they've already seen.

What is calmbirth®?  

The calmbirth® method of childbirth preparation by P. Jackson; a midwife in Bowral NSW, and  is based on the work of Dr. Grantly Dick-Reid, the pioneer of natural childbirth, who authored the book, Childbirth Without Fear. calmbirth® is predicated on the belief that woman can experience birth through the natural flow and rhythm of their labouring body; to release birthing over to their mind and body and to trust their body to function as it was intended to, thereby alleviating undue discomfort, assisting rather than resisting the normal process.

By learning about the physiology of the birth process and the fight-or-flight response, which usually accompanies labour, the couple realises how that “fear-tension-pain syndrome” develops. They are then taught how to alter and improve that response through special relaxation techniques, through re-interpretation of pain and through fear-release techniques. In this way a woman is free to connect with and work with her body as she experiences labour and birth.

The labouring mother is alert but deeply relaxed. She then can maintain a deep relaxation along with "calm breathing" and "slow rhythmic focused breathing" through active labour and to interpret birthing sensations as pressure, stretching or numbness. It is this ability to deeply relax that enables the pelvic muscles to open and allow the baby to birth easily.

About the Course

The course takes place over either five evening sessions or two daytime sessions. Throughout the course, Julie demonstrates and teaches a range of relaxation techniques to the expectant mother and partner, who is also taught how to assist in deepening relaxation and encouraging a calm, natural birth.

The course costs $350 per couple. Course materials are made available for you at the first session for $40 (cost price). A discount of $50-$100 applies when your booking for calmbirth® is combined with the one-day workshop or childbirth and parenting preparation course. This is the ideal way to prepare for the birth of your baby as you'll gain so much more that way, rather than only doing one course. Pre-payment is required to secure your position in the courses.

Are you traveling from rural country areas?

Daytime calmbirth courses are held during the week, on two consecutive days, especially suits visitors from all over Australia who wish to travel to Sydney to have the opportunity to attend the calmbirth course in an affordable way.

calmbirth® Sylvania is only 20 mins south of Sydney airport and very nearby is a reasonably priced comfortable motel for ease and convenience.

 

Myths and misconceptions: the difference between hypnobirth and calmbirth

Discover the calmbirth technique 

2010 course dates at a glance

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Read birth stories by women who attended the calmbirth® course

 

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A variety of pregnancy and baby products including: good books to help prepare for birth; Pregnancy Relaxation CDs; and the beautiful soft-touch organic cotton Hug-A-Bub infant slings, as well as the traditional ring sling by Hug-A-Bub in gorgeous colours, rainforest/aubergine and the recently released pocket-less Hug-a-Bub Baby wrap carrier,

Julie provides great value prices with thoughtfully chosen products. Don't worry if you don't want to purchase products from the website, leave it for when you come along to the course if you'd prefer, it's fine, Julie is not the slightest bit pushy with the products, you are welcome to browse as much as you'd like, take your time and ask question when you feel like it - no pressure ever. Credit card purchases are welcome during the break times and at the completion of each course, those who wish to remain for a little while to browse are most welcome.

 

Looking for an extra special discount??

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Julie has just put up special prices for some courses which you'll find when you click on shop and bookings above - yes you can select for later in the year too - be wise book well in advance to secure your discounts and places which are limited in the courses.

Julie is also offering a 50% reduction on the price when those who have already done the calmbirth course with their previous pregnancy want to come back to any weekday courses and do the calmbirth course again with a subsequent pregnancy.
This will make the price only $175 for the refresher couple. (This discount for refreshers does not apply to weekend calmbirth courses just weekday daytime options).
Ring Julie for the dates or look at All courses dates at a glance and scroll right down to the bottom of that page

 

Julie is registered with the following Health Funds:

HCF A125696
Manchester Unity
Grand United

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Read more... calmbirth® Course

• Myths and Misconceptions: Hypnobirth and calmbirth
• Discover the calmbirth technique

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Read more... Childbirth and Parenting Course Options

Childbirth and Parenting
2 Consecutive Saturdays Course
One Day Super Condensed Workshop
All Course Dates at a Glance for 2010
Registration Form
Thinking of doing 2 courses
Testimonials
All Course Dates at a Glance for 2011