Educator Profile
Calmbirth® is the only childbirth education program that requires all its educators to be practising midwives or trained birth professionals
Amy Watson
Accreditation
Nurse, Midwife, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Maternal & Child Health Nurse, Calmbirth Educator
Location
33 Kimberley Drive
Chirnside Park
VIC 3116
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Biography
**If you see that the course you want to book into is sold out, please email me at hello@parenteducation.com.au**
I am a registered Nurse and Midwife, Maternal and Child Health Nurse, IBCLC Lactation Consultant and Calmbirth Educator based in Melbourne.
I have been caring for women, children and the wider family in both the hospital and community setting for over 10 years. I started both my nursing and midwifery careers at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia’s largest specialist hospital for women and newborns. During my time at the Women’s, I attended hundreds of births and thoroughly enjoyed caring for women and their babies in the early postpartum period. I also had the privilege of representing the hospital as a nurse/ midwife providing experiential evidence in Australia’s 2015 Royal Commission into Family Violence and was interviewed by the Australian Nursing Journal as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager of the Women’s Emergency Department.
More recently, I have been working as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse in my local and neighbouring communities and have completed further studies as an IBCLC Lactation Consultant. I meet with parents usually within the first week of having their baby and provide support until their child reaches primary school years. Being a part of someone’s early parenting journey is a privilege and watching parents grow and thrive with their baby and as a family unit is the best part of my work!
I first came across Calmbirth when caring for women in labour and birth as a Midwife. I was amazed at how informed, calm and welcoming these birthing women and their partners/ support team were! I noticed how different these couples approached the day of welcoming their baby into the world. There was not fear and panic, the Calmbirth couples evoked a strong and positive mindset, a clear vision of their labour and birthing experience and had also discussed and planned their birth preferences based on informed choice. The couples who had attended the Calmbirth course were often equipped with their own strategies as the labour amplified to new levels. As a midwife, I stood in awe of these willing women, supportive partners and intimate holding circle of support, working together as an epic birthing team. The women welcomed the sensations of a progressing labour and were confident in bringing their baby’s into the world. These were amazing labour and births to be a part of and a privilege to witness as a Midwife.
“With knowledge comes confidence”…this could not be more true!
In 2019, when it came to preparing for my first labour and birth, I too attended the Calmbirth course. The philosophy and evidence-based content was perfectly aligned with my values and in supporting my positive mindset surrounding physiological labour and birth. Although knowing much of the theory already due to being a Midwife, the course further developed my confidence in my body and the amazing ability to birth. My partner thoroughly enjoyed the course, preparing him of the work involved and equipped him with strategies to support me. Since the course, I have experienced two positive and transformative births and we are now proud parents of two beautiful daughters!
Want to know more me and Calmbirth? Come follow my instagram @parent.ed_ for all things pregnancy, labour and birth, breastfeeding and parenting in those early years!
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At the start of my pregnancy, I very much had the attitude of, whatever happens happens for the labour and birth. I was then accepted into the MGP program and it wasn’t until then that I began thinking I might as well go labour and birth with as much knowledge and power as I can to try and have the birth that I want. I researched, listened to podcasts, and prepped my mind and body for birth. I found Calmbirth and I knew it would be the right education for us. As I started learning about labour and birth, I became so fascinated in the whole process and learnt that I wanted an unmedicated vaginal birth/ water birth. I knew that Calmbirth education aligned with the labour and birth I was hoping to have.
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Although many things did not go the way we had planned, we are so glad that we attended the Calmbirth course, because it prompted us to know what our non-negotiables were.
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Testimonials
1/3: "I did it, I couldn’t believe it! I actually did it with no pain relief.. I handled labour like an absolute boss!" "I truly would not have had the labour I did without doing the Calmbirth course, even Eli has said multiple times since “so glad you did that course”
Lauren & Eli, Calmbirth course Jan 2022
3/3: "I didn’t do any of these things in my first labour and had a very different experience"
Lauren & Eli - Calmbirth course Jan 2022
1/4: "We had the most beautiful labour and birth. 12 hours from start to finish, completely drug free"
Anna & Bec, Calmbirth course March 2022
3/4: "I really mean it when I say that we wouldn’t have had such an amazing birth experience if it hadn’t been for everything you taught us in the Calmbirth course. Before we came to your class I felt so unprepared but going in to labour was so ready and trusting of my body. What an empowering experience.
Anna & Bec, Calmbirth course March 2022
2/2: Prior to meeting Amy and participating in Calmbirth he (*partner) had felt more like a spectator, and was very afraid because he didn't know how he would cope seeing me in pain during labour. He now feels confident and excited to support me on our journey to meet our daughter.
Zoe & James, Calmbirth March course 2022
2/2: Going into my labour I know I’m going to feel so much more empowered and I really thank Amy and the Calmbirth course for that
Delta & Ethan, Calmbirth April course, 2022
Amy was a wonderful educator who is clearly passionate about her work. My husband and I were extremely satisfied with the course and are ever so excited to have our baby. We have been telling all of our family and friends about how much we have benefited from attending Calmbirth
Calmbirth Couple - May course 2022
The moment my partner and I walked into the class we looked at each other and knew we made the right decision coming Calmbirth. Amy created a safe inclusive environment from the way she spoke with such passion to the environment she had set up to make us feel comfortable.
Calmbirth Couple - May course 2022
We left after those 2 Calmbirth sessions feeling closer as a couple and empowered to support each other through labour no matter what is looked like.
Calmbirth Couple - May course 2022
Amy was an amazing educator who made my partner and I feel at ease the minute we met. Her enthusiasm and knowledge made learning very enjoyable and has provided us with an abundance of knowledge going into the birth of our baby. Thank you Amy!
Kate & Luke - Calmbirth June course 2022
Amy was incredibly warm and welcoming. She created a safe and supportive space to ask questions and discuss sensitive topics. Her teaching style was very relaxed and there was great variety in the delivery of content to keep the Calmbirth class interesting and engaging
Teresa & Hayden - Calmbirth June course 2022
Amy's passion and knowledge was so clear throughout this course. We walked away feeling empowered, informed and capable to take on our first birth - whatever way it plays out!
Calmbirth Couple - July course 2022
Amy was a wonderful educator and both my husband and I walked away from the two days feeling empowered to make informed choices and ready to face whatever came our way in the coming months. She has such a warm, welcoming and friendly approach and happily answered everyone's questions in great detail.
Calmbirth Couple - July course 2022
I just wanted to say how much we got out of the course and what an amazing Calmbirth educator you are! We are a bit sad it’s over! Thank you so much for the energy and enthusiasm your poured into the two days. We will definitely be recommending you and the course to our friends. Thank you again!
Siobhan & Vimal - Calmbirth July Course 2022
We got so much out of attending the Calmbirth course with Amy. What an amazing educator she is. We were a bit sad when it was over to be honest as we found it a great way to connect with other couples expecting around the same time as us.
Calmbirth Couple - July course 2022
It was great to be part of the group discussions, which often raised questions I had not thought of, and Amy was able to provide informative answers. The location was perfect and we were able to sit and participate in ways that were comfortable for us - eg. on a fit ball, lying down.
Calmbirth Couple - July course 2022
Overall we were so grateful for the energy and enthusiasm Amy brought to the 2 day Calmbirth course. We would highly recommend the Calmbirth course and Amy to other pregnant couples.
Calmbirth Couple - July course 2022
Amy's passion for the content was evident in her enthusiasm during all stages of the course. She took time to answer questions during course as well as the lunch break and was a fountain of knowledge and experience. I would highly recommend both her and the Calmbirth course to other pregnant couples.
Calmbirth Couple - July course 2022
1/2: Amy was fabulous. We weren’t sure what to expect from this course (we worried it might be a bit wishy washy for us) but Amy’s approach was the absolute perfect balance for us between science and relaxation.
Tamara & Matthew - Calmbirth July Course 2022
2/2: My husband is spreading the word to everyone we know of how much he loved Amy’s Calmbirth course because he now feels he has clarity about his important role in the labour and this has made him so much more confident heading into this experience. We feel as equipped as we can be thanks to Amy
Tamara & Matthew - Calmbirth July Course 2022
1/2: Amy went above and beyond to support us through this journey. We absolutely loved day 1 of Calmbirth and were so excited for day 2 when unfortunately we came down with covid! Amy gave us several options for how we could still complete the Calmbirth course.
Calmbirth Couple - July course 2022
2/2: The guidance for birth partners was extremely helpful and so very much needed. We were still able to complete practical strategies with Amy's guidance over zoom, she made it very comfortable for us, and we are feeling confident and ready to do this. Can't express our appreciation enough!
Calmbirth Couple - July course 2022
Amy's knowledge and passion for providing this education was obvious from the moment we walked in the door. My partner and I felt welcomed in the space and Amy facilitated an environment where we could ask questions and talk about our own life experiences. We are so excited to meet our baby!
Alyssa & Mike - Calmbirth June course 2022
Thank you so much for the Calmbirth course. You have given me so much more confidence both in respect to my overall knowledge, what to expect and how to be the best support person and advocate for Sarah. Thanks again!!!!
James (partner) - Calmbirth August course 2022
Amy was a great educator. She had a calming and passionate presence, and I appreciated her knowledge regarding breastfeeding. After Amy's Calmbirth course, I felt prepared and excited for the birthing journey.
Calmbirth Couple - August course 2022
1/3: The Calmbirth Program is an absolute must. Amy was brilliant and explained all aspects of birth clearly and with so much passion. I went into the course knowing very little about the stages of labour and technical terms....
Rachel & Alex - Calmbirth August course 2022
2/3: My partner and I left with a much clearer understanding of what to expect, as well as skills and techniques to get through every stage. We felt empowered to be able to make decisions about our own birth story thanks to the knowledge we gained from Amy and the Calmbirth Program.
Rachel & Alex - Calmbirth August course 2022
3/3: Absolutely loved the Calmbirth course. Came away with so much information and a much clearer idea of what happens before, during and after labour. The snacks were great too!
Rachel & Alex - Calmbirth August course 2022
1/3: The amount of information we were given and the knowledge we now feel we have going into our birth is amazing. We both feel super prepared. Amy was an amazing educator and presenter and really knew her stuff.
Calmbirth Couple - September course 2022
2/3: We could not recommend the Calmbirth Program with Amy more highly. We previously felt under prepared and a little overwhelmed with the abundance of information available about labour and birth. After completing this course with Amy, we both feel empowered approaching our upcoming labour.
Calmbirth Couple - September course 2022
3/3: We are now so well informed and equipped to overcome anything that comes our way during our birth experience and do so with an open mind. We could not imagine how anyone could birth without completing the Calmbirth course beforehand. Thank you so much Amy!
Calmbirth Couple - September course 2022
1/2: Amy was a great teacher. She took the time to pause, explain and ask for questions and comments. We really liked her calm and approachable nature. She didn't make you feel like you were asking a silly question and did well to involve everyone in the class.
Colleen & Daniel - Calmbirth September course 2022
2/2: Amy was brilliant! I had actively been avoiding any mention of labour due to fear and she really helped to make myself and my partner feel empowered and better prepared. I'm feeling a lot more confident heading into our labour journey having been through the Calmbirth classes.
Colleen & Daniel - Calmbirth September course 2022
1/2: Amy was fantastic. She was extremely friendly and inclusive of everyone in the group. As a midwife myself I found the information provided very up to date in regards to best practice. Amy was such a calming voice to listen to throughout the meditations.
Jade & Jesse - Calmbirth September course - 2022
2/2: Jesse also loved the Calmbirth course and got a lot out of it, especially since we were mostly there for the partner aspect. I highly recommend both Calmbirth and the course with Amy.
Jade & Jesse - Calmbirth September course - 2022
1/2: We loved the atmosphere and environment, the teaching style and info was fantastic. We are incredibly grateful we attended this class and feel prepared for when the day comes. I know if we have any concerns leading up we can approach Amy and she is more than happy to help.
Calmbirth Couple - Calmbirth October course 2022
Amy was an incredible educator who shared her wealth of knowledge with our Calmbirth group. The atmosphere she created was a soothing, calm and relaxed environment which we hope to replicate during our birth. Her willingness to answer every question and honest approach was much appreciated.
Calmbirth Couple - Calmbirth October course 2022
1/2: Our Calmbirth program with Amy was very worthwhile, we’d highly recommend to other couples. The content was informative but also felt balanced, the environment was open… no such thing as stupid questions, and the whole experience has prompted some really valuable discussions as a couple approaching the birth
Amy & Sean - Calmbirth October course - 2022
1/2: After completing the Calmbirth course a few weeks ago I have already recommended it to a couple of friends who are also now expecting. Having the information is so empowering and I’m hoping this mindset will carry through my labour journey.
Calmbirth Couple - Calmbirth October course 2022
2/2: We really enjoyed the classes and feel a lot more at ease entering into labour - some of the things discussed I had not thought about and am very glad we’re covered off in depth
Calmbirth Couple - Calmbirth October course 2022
Amy was brilliantly inclusive, all of our partners were very comfortable asking questions and responding from early on in the first day.
Calmbirth Couple - Calmbirth October course 2022
1/4: Hey Amy, I just wanted to send a note and say a HUGE thank you for such an amazing two days with you at Calmbirth. It was such a well organised and detailed course, I felt that the course was a great introduction to both of us as to what to expect during labour and feel so much more confident
Calmbirth Couple - October course 2022
2/4: Knowing what we know now and how we will be able to articulate our preferences and be confident in ourselves and our birth plan. All the resources are fantastic too, we have gained so much knowledge from you, and loved the evidence based, scientific approach to it all.
Calmbirth Couple - October course 2022
3/4: My partner got SOOO much out of it, initiating conversations about our birth plan, and pain relief. especially about his role, and I think he’s pretty excited about it all now as knows that he will be a pivotal person on the day! (which honestly, would never have happened before doing this).
Calmbirth Couple - October course 2022
4/4: Your background gave me confidence in all your suggestions and appreciated that you didn’t push any agenda on us – and gave us the facts straight! I will be recommending you to all of my friends!! Lots of love
Calmbirth Couple - October course 2022
Such a great course. My partner and I both found it extremely informative and feel very empowered and ready for childbirth. I have been highly recommending the classes to other people.
Naomi & Brad - Calmbirth October course 2022
1/2: I loved that Amy from the Calmbirth program was not encouraging any kind of agenda. She discussed all possibilities and not pushing her beliefs onto the group. This allows us to make informed decisions of what we want on our own. The pure reason of the course is to educate birth mothers and their partners.
Calmbirth Couple - October course 2022
2/2: Amy was so wonderful. I could not be happier to have chosen Calmbirth as my birth education for our first baby. Amy made it her top priority to explain each option we have available to it's fullest - without bias. This course has alleviated so much anxiety I was holding onto.
Calmbirth Couple - October course 2022
1/2: Presentation, engagement and communication was spot on. Amy was relatable and relevant and created a very comfortable and open environment space to share information and ask questions. Favourite part was her unbiased approach to it all allowing us to make our own informative decision.
Lidiany & Lucio - Calmbirth November course 2022
2/2: Great course and very well presented - Amy was fantastic. Favourite part was her unbiased approach to it all allowing us to make our own informative decision. A great course to attend and we highly recommend it!
Lidiany & Lucio - Calmbirth November course 2022
Amy was a great educator and made everyone feel welcome and took the time for no questions to be left unanswered. The content was delivered perfectly and in a way that was easily understood.
Calmbirth Couple - November course 2022
We highly recommended Calmbirth and Amy Watson to any person questioning whether or not they should do the course. The information supplied was very valuable and the meditation and breathing practices conducted were so calming and enjoyable to do.
Calmbirth Couple - November course 2022
Thank you so much Amy, the course was absolutely wonderful! What felt scary for us both is now SO exciting and feel prepared to advocate for our special day 🙂 I feel so prepared and my partner is excited to utilise all his tools to be an active participant in our calm birth! Couldn’t recommend highly enough!
Stefanie & Jesse - Calmbirth November course 2022
Amy is seriously amazing! Having so much knowledge in the field, beyond just the physiology of birth, she delivered an amazing program which has made us excited to birth our baby. Amy is professional, personable and makes you feel so comfortable. Thank you Amy!
Calmbirth Couple - November course 2022
Amy was excellent! She made it such a relaxing and welcoming space. Both myself and my husband felt very comfortable asking questions and contributing in the group. Was a great class!
Calmbirth Couple - October course 2022
Loved the Calmbirth course!! Amy was excellent! She made it such a relaxing and welcoming space. Both myself and my husband felt very comfortable asking questions and contributing in the group. Was a great class!
Calmbirth Couple - October course 2022
Amy was so lovely! Super down to earth and very easy to ask any questions. She was also very knowledgeable but never pushed anything onto you. Thanks Amy!
Calmbirth Couple - November course 2022
1/4: We loved attending the Calmbirth class led by Amy! I felt so great with more knowledge and ways to advocate ourselves before/during and after birth. We were interested and learnt a lot around the physical and physiological side of pregnancy and birth.
Calmbirth Couple - December course 2022
2/4: We felt all areas were covered really well and would highly recommend the Calmbirth course to friends and family. I loved the approach of ‘no failing’ and the guidance given to all journeys and possible outcomes. I also loved the approach of 'not saying no but understanding why you’re saying yes!'
Calmbirth Couple - December course 2022
3/4: This felt like a powerful mantra to use when unsure/wanting more information. Amy was amazing and gave each couple, both within the group and individually all the time in the world to chat, ask questions and feel reassured in their questions and queries.
Calmbirth Couple - December course 2022
4/4: Highly recommend Amy as she presented as a capable, knowledgeable, approachable and passionate educator!
Calmbirth Couple - December course 2022
1/3: Amy was flawless. She demonstrated such incredible knowledge, and delivered the information in a really engaging way. It was a great combination of a warm and enthusiastic delivery with no fluff - every piece of information was important.
Tarlyn & Russ - January course 2023
2/3: Amy was absolutely fantastic. My birth partner and I really enjoyed Amy's approach; she made everyone feel welcome and created a trusting, safe environment for questions and comments.
Tarlyn & Russ - January course 2023
3/3: Her knowledge and enthusiasm was evident from the beginning, and I'm genuinely excited about labour, and know my partner feels confident to support me through it. Thank you so much Amy - you really made the whole experience special and because of you, our expectations of 'birth class' were certainly exceeded!
Tarlyn & Russ - January course 2023
1/3: My partner and I found the Calmbirth sessions highly informative with both theory and practical support. I particularly enjoyed learning about the mind-body connection, and how Amy regularly referred back to oxytocin as a natural resource during labour.
Calmbirth Couple - January course 2023
2/3: Understanding the mind and body’s function in labour gives me more confidence for this birth! It was really helpful learning not only the theory of how the mind and body work in the labour process, but also to do practical activities as a couple.
Calmbirth Couple - January course 2023
3/3: Coming into the Calmbirth program, I had minimal knowledge about what birthing entailed. I now feel equipped and even excited for my birthing process, and more importantly, my partner and I feel like we’re one team and in this together.
Calmbirth Couple - January course 2023
1/3: Amy was beyond amazing! We cannot thank her enough for the insightful and kind way she was able to share her expertise with us. We feel so much more prepared and informed after your Calmbirth course. Amy presented everything in a really clear and kind manner and found her presentation style very engaging.
Calmbirth Couple - January course 2023
2/3: When participating in Amy's meditation sessions, I (mother) was fully relaxed and very comfortable, I fully let myself go whilst listening to Amy's calming words. I allowed myself to become very emotional towards the end of the meditation, without fear of being watched by other participants.
Calmbirth Couple - January course 2023
3/3: With tears running down my face, I found myself looking forward to the future just as Amy had intended. It really was a wonderfully reflective and enjoyable experience that we would both highly recommend to future parents. Thank you Amy for a wonderful course. We feel so much more prepared and informed.
Calmbirth Couple - January course 2023
1/2: Amy was brilliant and made everyone feel welcome and comfortable! I couldn’t recommend Amy more! She was so kind and empathetic and really took the time to make us all feel comfortable and included in her course. The topics covered were so helpful...
Calmbirth Couple - January course 2023
2/2: ...and have definitely aided in preparing me for a (hopefully) calm birth experience! Even though this will be my second birth I really feel I gained a lot of knowledge in this course and feel so much better about my approach to birth this time around. So grateful to have had the opportunity to attend.
Calmbirth Couple - January course 2023
1/3: Amy made us feel really welcomed and comfortable right from the start. Being someone that hasn't read all the books on birth to mentally manage what's to come, my partner and I came away with so much useful information and techniques to help really put our mind at ease.
Calmbirth Couple - January course 2023
2/3: What was great was that the course is that it applied both physical and mental techniques to assist during the birth period, which we can now go away and practice.
Calmbirth Couple - January course 2023
3/3: We also appreciated that this course really viewed this experience as a partnership and it gave some clear direction on the partners role, which both sides really valued.
Calmbirth Couple - January course 2023
Loved it! Absolutely loved doing the course! Amy was amazing and super thorough. Amy and the Calmbirth course has helped me prepare so well for my labour journey. Would highly recommend
Calmbirth Couple - January course 2023
1/3: Calmbirth with Amy was like sitting down with a friend for coffee. Amy was warm, engaging and so easy to listen to and learn from. Amy is exceptionally knowledgeable, up to date with current practice and best-evidence and an experienced and passionate midwife and educator.
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
2/3: Amy delivers information in a non-biased manner designed to empower individual couples to make informed decisions regarding their birth, no matter what course their birth takes on the day.
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
3/3: Amy was able to powerfully transform my fears and hesitation around childbirth into excitement and feelings of empowerment. I know I will be an active participant in my birth and that I have the tools to have a positive birth no matter what challenges may come our way.
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
I absolutely loved the Calmbirth course, I highly recommend it to all expecting parents! We learnt so much and have left feeling excited about the journey of the birth instead of nervous! Thank you Amy for an amazing 2 days of information! Couldn’t be happier about attending your Calmbirth course!
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
1/3: Amy was amazing! This exceeded any of our expectations of the course. Not only did we learn a great deal about the different scenarios but my partner and I feel more connected than ever with so much open dialogue about fears, decisions and advocacy leading up to the birth.
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
2/3: Amy was welcoming, supportive of any choice the couples made or would decide to make and was so great in answering everyone’s thoughtful questions (which we did have a lot of!).
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
3/3: I feel like we are fully armed with all the choices available to us and was actually sad on the last day to end the course because we enjoyed having Amy as a knowledge base and wish we could have her with us on the journey or all the upcoming milestones. Thank you!
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
1/2: Amy is so enthusiastic and passionate about all the information she delivers throughout the course. Her energy is infectious. Both my partner and I felt engaged the whole time. I really enjoyed actually practicing breathing and massage with partner, so we are both involved, informed and aware.
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
2/2: Both my partner and I felt engaged the whole time. No matter the outcome of our labour and birth, we are already so glad we invested the time and money into such valuable and powerful knowledge.
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
Amy was very comprehensive and a warm and friendly educator, even staying through breaks to answer questions. The sessions were fun and engaging and I'm very happy we chose to take the course.
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
1/3: We loved attending Calmbirth! The course was informative, empowering and provided us with such a positive mindset going into our first birth experience. Amy was a wonderful presenter who was supportive, open and nonjudgmental of all participants.
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
2/3: Amy was a fantastic presenter as she was very knowledgeable, experienced and personable. Despite having done a fair amount of our own research prior to attending, Amy was able to provide new angles, anecdotes and information each step of the way which really solidified our understanding and confidence.
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
1/2: Amy is a great wealth of knowledge and is grounded in evidenced based teaching and practical experience. Amy goes out of her way to make everyone comfortable during the course. We really appreciated the time and energy she gave to us.
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
2/2: Really liked practical examples, the layout of the room, active learning style and the way questions were handled. Amy brought a great energy as a presenter and made everyone feel very comfortable.
Calmbirth Couple - February course 2023
1/4: We both came to Calm Birth not knowing much about birth and labour but left feeling much more confident about what lies ahead. All the topics covered were helpful and I think being able to apply Calm Birth principles across all types of birth journey's was so helpful too
Calmbirth Couple - March course 2023
2/4: There is not one way to birth! Focus on hormones and how your body 'knows' how to deliver your baby was really helpful and reassuring. Loved the focus on how invaluable support people are too. We also loved how inclusive Amy was of partners/ support persons and how involved they can be in this process
Calmbirth Couple - March course 2023
3/4: We loved our Calmbirth course with Amy! She is so passionate about birth and labour and this alone gave us confidence moving forward. We did the course at 28 weeks and are so grateful we did- we feel like we have time to consolidate what we covered and develop a plan that feels best for us.
Calmbirth Couple - March course 2023
4/4: We also know that even if things don't 'go to plan' we can still have a positive and beautiful birth experience. We came into this course not knowing anything about birth and labour and left feeling more confident about what lies ahead. We would highly recommend Calmbirth with Amy.
Calmbirth Couple - March course 2023
1/3: Amy was a fantastic presenter! She was engaging, informative and really knew her stuff. We like that she was so honest and raw. We really liked how practical the course content was. The layout of the course really stepped out the pregnancy to labour to birth then to newborn phases.
Calmbirth Couple - March course 2023
2/3: My partner came out feeling a lot more confident to advocate for me during labor if needed and when the time comes and I came away from the course feeling more informed and reassured that I can make choices. Amy was open to any questions being asked and really ensured she responded openly and honestly.
Calmbirth Couple - March course 2023
3/3: We thoroughly enjoyed all the practical work!
Calmbirth Couple - March course 2023
Amy's manner and delivery of information was amazing. Both my partner and I took so much away from the weekend and would highly recommend to any other expecting parents.
Calmbirth Couple - March course 2023
1/2: Even though I had done plenty of research about the birth process I was surprised by how much I learnt during Amy's Calmbirth course. My partner enjoyed how accessible all the information was, he mentioned that Amy's personality and positivity genuinely made him a lot calmer about the upcoming labour
Calmbirth Couple - March course 2023
2/2: He's even looking forward to it! We really enjoyed the education about the labour stages and practical tips for being in the hospital. We also really appreciated the focus on the fourth trimester and the chance to ask questions, which we weren't expecting in a birth course.
Calmbirth Couple - March course 2023
Amy was amazing, she was so thorough, knowledgeable & real. Would not have changed a thing about the course, my partner & I walked away feeling so much knowledgeable, confident & ready for our birth. You can tell Amy is such an amazing midwife & so passionate about what she does and that really shone through
Calmbirth Couple - March course 2023
I really enjoyed the course. Amy was great and spent extra time talking about cesarean birth (as this is the path I have to take for medical reasons). Amy was more than happy to answer any questions during class or outside of it. Amy was fantastic, she really knows her stuff!
Calmbirth Couple - March course 2023
We loved how personable Amy was, how empowering and non-biased the information was and the practical guidance we were given. It has really helped me and my support team feel prepared for birth, what each person's role is and the best way to advocate for our needs and wants to get the best possible outcome.
Calmbirth Couple - April course 2023
2/2: Amy was highly knowledgable and approachable. She had a high level of professionalism while also making it feel like we were chatting with a friend!
Calmbirth Couple - April course 2023
Amy is a brilliant Calmbirth Educator and delivered the content in way that was easy to understand and really enjoyable. My partner and I feel prepared for the birth of our first baby and even looking forward to putting into practice all that Amy has taught us.
Calmbirth Couple - April course 2023
1/2: Amy is an incredible Calmbirth educator, we would highly recommend this course for all parents-to-be. She came with a wealth of knowledge and experience, whilst also remaining non-biased.
Calmbirth Couple - April course 2023
2/2: The course alleviated our anxieties about labour and birth and with Amy's passion in this space being infectious, we are now excited for what is ahead. We are feeling more informed, confident and equipped to advocate for ourselves.
Calmbirth Couple - April course 2023
Amy was very knowledgeable, charismatic, and unbiased in her explanations of all the stages of birth and breastfeeding. It was amazing how she was able to change your perception of birth being a scary and daunting experience, into something completely natural and empowering for all women
Calmbirth Couple - April course 2023
1/2: We absolutely loved the course! The way it was set up, the atmosphere, the content was excellent, the pace of the course was great, really enjoyed being able to sit however we wanted to take in the information, came away learning a lot and really feeling 'in the zone'.
Calmbirth Couple - April course 2023
2/2: Amy was fantastic! We had already read and listened to a lot about birth prior to attending Calmbirth, but still came away learning so much. Amy provided the perfect environment for us to learn, ask heaps of questions and immerse ourselves in preparing for the birth over the 2 days, would highly recommend her
Calmbirth Couple - April course 2023
1/2: Amy was professional and knowledgeable while being approachable, supportive and super friendly! Her presentation style was very engaging. We left the course feeling empowered and no longer fearing birth. We highly recommend the course!
Calmbirth Couple - May course 2023
2/2: The course was great and well structured. The facilities were comfortable and the room was pleasant. There were sufficient breaks and the course was well planned with different sections. Overall we really enjoyed the course and found it very worthwhile.
Calmbirth Couple - May course 2023
Could not recommend this course any more! It has hugely changed the way we are approching the birth and labour and has made my partner and I feel much more mentally prepared. My partner now feels like he has a very important role to play in supporting me, and I am so glad. Amy was amazing at running the course!
Calmbirth Couple - May course 2023
1/3: Amy was amazing! We got so much out of the course and her passion, knowledge and presentation style is so engaging! We intentionally travelled across Melbourne to do the course with her and would absolutely recommend anyone do the same.
Calmbirth Couple - June course 2023
2/3: We are now armed with so much more information, tips and options than we had going into it, and my hesitant feelings about birth have completely changed.
Calmbirth Couple - June course 2023
3/3: It's reassuring how much focus is placed on individual decision-making, as well as the emphasis on the partner's role throughout pregnancy, the final weeks and birth - really practical and useful information! Feeling empowered and excited about what's to come thanks to Amy.
Calmbirth Couple - June course 2023
1/2: Amy was incredible - as a healthcare worker who mainly is trained to manage the chaos and negative outcomes of birth, Amy was reassuring, calming and confident in both her teaching, and her understanding of how I felt. I would recommend her to any health care worker who knows too much!
Calmbirth Couple - June course 2023
2/2: I had done my research beforehand and chosen Amy as our Calmbirth instructor - one of the best decisions I could have made! She was incredible, knowledgable, confident and calm. As a healthcare worker, she understood where my nerves were coming from and couldn't have been more reassuring
Calmbirth Couple - June course 2023
Amy was fantastic. She was able to provide different perspectives from personal and professional experience which meant she was able to provide so much information in a way that was practical and not overwhelming. We feel so empowered after doing the Calmbirth course with Amy.
Calmbirth Couple - July course 2023
Very informative, with no judgement or biased opinions. Me and my husband found that the Calmbirth course covered all our questions and made us feel much more at ease about labour and being new parents.
Calmbirth Couple - July course 2023
1/2: The atmosphere in the room was great – Amy created such a comfortable environment for us and the other expecting couples. Amy's skills as an educator were truly impressive, and we'll definitely be endorsing her to others going forward! Even with our background in healthcare.
Calmbirth Couple - August course 2023
2/2: We gained a wealth of new knowledge and several practical tools to assist us in our birthing journey from the Calmbirth course, thanks to Amy's relatable teaching approach.
Calmbirth Couple - August course 2023
Fantastic Calmbirth course, going over all the basics. We gained a lot of tools and insights and would highly recommend.
Calmbirth Couple - August course 2023
We enjoyed participating in the Calmbirth program and Amy was great - she was warm and inclusive, passionate, professional and genuinely wanted to equip and empower us with the knowledge, evidence and practical tools to support a positive birth experience. The additional resources have been useful too.
Calmbirth Couple - August course 2023
Loved everything about the Calmbirth course, was really great to get a foundation of knowledge leading up to the birth of our first child. As the support partner, understanding the different pathways of birth and how to be an advocate for my partners wishes In those situations was really helpful
Calmbirth Couple - September course 2023
Amy was honestly incredible! She has such a wealth of knowledge and her love and passion made it so easy to trust and release into the Calmbirth methods. My partner left with such a sense of purpose. We entered with no idea and left feeling full of confidence and with even more excitement to welcome our bub.
Calmbirth Couple - September course 2023
1/3: My partner and I were feeling quite anxious about our first pregnancy, particularly about labour and childbirth. However, Amy, our educator, proved to be fantastic and helped us tremendously in learning about this subject matter.
Calmbirth Couple - September course 2023
2/3: Amy presented the material in an easy-to-follow and coherent manner, and her wealth of experience and knowledge, along with her stories and examples, really made the classes enjoyable and fun.
Calmbirth Couple - September course 2023
3/3: As a result, we are feeling more prepared as we approach our due date and cannot wait to put what we have learned into practice when our baby arrives. I would highly recommend Amy to anyone interested in taking the Calmbirth course. Thank you, Amy, for your help and support!
Calmbirth Couple - September course 2023
1/3: Amy is wonderful! As a Midwife myself and Maternal Child Health Nurse who is 7 months pregnant, I wanted to attend the course for my husband to increase his knowledge and confidence on what to expect during the birth and postnatal.
Calmbirth Couple - September course 2023
2/3: Amy was very passionate, approachable, informative and also had a sweet sense of humour. She made space for everyone. My husband found it very beneficial and states that now he will tell expecting dads just to “attend the Calmbirth course” to be prepared.
Calmbirth Couple - September course 2023
3/3: He (my husband) is more confident and sure of how to support our birth. As a midwife, I recommend it to other healthcare professionals and midwives to consider taking your partner for the course - you won’t regret it! Thanks Amy x
Calmbirth Couple - September course 2023