We completed the Calmbirth class and a follow up with Melinda. Her space is beautiful and inviting, she brings such kind energy, practical information and a fun and encouraging teaching style. Melinda provides a very safe and inclusive space for same-sex couples which we haven’t always found in our pregnancy.

Kate and Erin

Melinda’s knowledge and experience were extraordinary. She covers all bases from breathing through to nutrition and acupressure. Her presence is calming, caring & supportive. Mel is the consummate ‘Birth Whisperer’ even on the morning of induction she got me across the finish line to a no interventions birth.

Paula Walkar

CalmBirth with Mel was an incredible experience. Informative, calming, reassuring. This is our first baby, we don’t really know what to expect. But Mel gave us the confidence through the program. Besides the CalmBirth program itself that is fantastic, Mel is a good listener, knowledgeable, ready to help any couple

Sandrine & Timothy

We wanted to thank you for all the advice & guidance from the course and our quick check-in the other day in the clinic. Truly valuable, a great compass for us. We managed to keep the medicalized system at bay! Full constant focus, her breathing & visualization kept her constantly in her own little world.

Sophie & Bert

Dino & I would like to thank you once again for all your help & support. I had the birth that I wanted & your contribution to that was huge. I would not have been able to do this if it wasn’t for what you taught me. We want to thank you for visiting during labour. It was much much appreciated & gave me energy.

Anastasia & Dino

After our follow up with you, we implemented everything you recommended to help bring on labour, and three days later, Jono and I were at the hospital, 4cm dilated. Our labour was described as beautiful by the midwives. We utilised breathing, acupressure, touch & visualisation. Thank you for everything!

Amy & Jono - Mudgee

The BEST course with the BEST educator in the business! We love you, Mel, thank you for arming us with so much knowledge as first time parents. I still use my breathing in everyday life when I feel overwhelmed or stressed. And the mouth watering gluten free chocolate brownie made by your husband Andy is delicious!

Adam Micola Von Furstenrecht & Kylie Micola

Calmbirth with Mel was a wonderful weekend for both of us. It filled us with knowledge and calm during our son's very unexpected six-week early arrival. I still use the methods I learnt to help me get back to sleep. Thank you, Mel; your wisdom was such a guiding light for us as we started our journey as parents.

Elle & Mitch

Calmbirth with Mel was a wonderful experience. It helped my partner, and I feel thoroughly prepared for the (daunting) prospect of labour! Mel is warm, funny and very knowledgeable. I would recommend Calmbirth and acupuncture with Mel to anyone. P.s Did I mention Andy's snacks are the best!

Amanda & Chris

This was course was10/10! Mel is not only a wealth of knowledge, and she has endless real life examples to help you get a feel for what is possible during birth and a fabulous sense of humour! My partner and I walked away feeling confident about birth options, prepared with practical strategies for parenting.

Crystal and Tegan

Mel is kind, generous and incredibly knowledgable. I cannot recommend her or the class more highly. My partner and I have said on numerous occasions that doing the course was one of the best things we did to prepare for birth. She shared invaluable wisdom to my partner on how to support me through birth & recovery

Sophia & Christine

Calmbirth with Mel was just one of the best decisions in getting ready for birth. Mel's empowerment, positive energy, and wisdom encouraged us to have the confidence to have the birth of my dreams! I recommend Mel to all our pregnant friends; they should all have a "Mel" in their pregnancy!

Carlene & Roger

Mel's course is the only one you'll ever need to do! Second baby and a completely different experience compared to the first. We got the absolute dream birth we always wanted because of Mel! Her wealth of knowledge and experience is beyond. She will make you feel empowered and ready to take on this new journey.

Jess and Nick

A class with Mel left us feeling like we had a new friend and support person. We now have a tool kit to help us through the birth we would like to aim for and the birth we may need to embrace. The participation & vulnerability Mel encourages made for a special weekend of bonding for my partner and I.

Emily Levins

A private Calmbirth class with Mel was an enjoyable experience. I thought it would be draining and overwhelming in parts; it was really positive, interesting and informative. Mel made sure to keep both my husband and me engaged even though we have totally different personality types, which can be challenging.

Catie Cakes

THANK YOU, MEL! YOU ARE A LEGEND! My partner and I were expecting our first child, and we learned SO MUCH. Coming out of Mel's Calmbirth Program, I felt like I could not be more prepared for the birth. I - as the birthing partner - felt full confidence that I could support my partner in the best possible way.

Eva Wildsberger

Mel brings in a lot of knowledge, and she is present for you the whole time, answering all the questions and making you feel safe. My partner is extremely happy, too, because Mel dedicates an entire part of the program to make sure the support person knows their role and how to be there for the expecting mum.

Maria Lorenzo

Mel was insanely helpful to us in our birthing journey. The techniques she taught meant my husband, and I were no longer fearful of birth (no easy feat getting over that fear!). We could not have loved the experience more; I highly recommend the 1-1 sessions- pricey but well worth the investment! Mel is amazing!

Ellen Brown

We completed a Calmbirth class with Melinda, and it was absolutely wonderful! The studio is comfortable, inviting and warm; you instantly feel a positive energy. We feel like we left the weekend with so much knowledge, power and preparation to birth our baby. Thank you SO much for an incredible, informative class.

Madeline Jamel

Mel's space is very inviting and comfortable, and the treats made by Andrew are just amazing! Mel has plenty of knowledge and real-life birth experiences that show you her level of expertise and makes you understand how beautiful the birthing process is and that you can handle it no matter what way it goes.

Stelios Stylianou

I am very grateful to have had Melinda as our practitioner as she brought so much more to the course than expected (acupressure, engaging stories from her personal experience, PRACTICAL advice). I would certainly recommend Melinda to anyone interested in Calmbirth. I plan on using her health and wellbeing services

Cherie Richens

I just loved Calmbirth with Melinda! I was really dreading two days of birth classes, but Mel made it so comfy, fun and practical. Mel is really professional, experienced and has a gentle nature that makes you feel so welcome and safe.

Angela Ramsey

We recently completed a Calmbirth with Mel, and if we could give it 6 stars, we would! We will never be able to thank Mel enough for her warmth, knowledge and experience. So grateful we found her! We have worked so closely together since our course to discuss our plans, anwants and to practice our breath work.

Christian & Laura

My Wife and I attended Calmbirth in the third trimester of pregnancy, and they made an absolute world of difference for both of us. We both left the weekend class feeling empowered, knowledgeable and ready to birth our baby in the way that we wanted - and thanks to Mel’s class we did just that!

Atticus Saunders

We did the Calmbirth with Mel and would highly recommend it to any new parents to be. Mel’s clinic is an incredibly comfortable and inviting environment. Mel’s teaching method was friendly and knowledgeable - open to questions and full of anecdotes to demonstrate real life examples. Andy’s treats were amazing.

Joshua Duncun

We did the Calmbirth with Mel and would highly recommend it to any new parents to be. Mel’s clinic is an incredibly comfortable and inviting environment. Mel’s teaching method was friendly and knowledgeable - open to questions and full of anecdotes to demonstrate real life examples. Andy’s treats were amazing.

Joshua Duncun

Melinda is an excellent facilitator and educator in Calmbirth and helping people feel empowered, knowledgeable and grounded heading into a birth. She has a wealth of experience and combines other aspects of her expertise to offer a holistic and well-rounded view of birthing. I definitely recommend her services.

Melissa Banek

My partner and I recently attended the Calmbirth with Mel. I cannot recommend it highly enough. The weekend was fabulous; Mel's knowledge and how she presented the information were easy to understand, paired with her calm disposition; the 2 days have really made us feel a lot more prepared for our birth. Thank you

Jessica Robertson

With Mel's experience, knowledge as a doula, acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, she provides you with the tools you need to have a relaxing labour and birth. And any additional pregnancy or postnatal info you may need. Also, her husband Andy's homemade tea break snacks and nibbles are a real treat.

Arisa Yura

Mel is incredible, a wealth of knowledge and so supportive. I would highly recommend Mel for any expecting women & their partners!

Sarah Davies Music

I am so grateful I found Melinda. I cannot express how much she has helped me prepare for the birth of my child and given me the tools and confidence I need. Melinda has a wealth of knowledge and is kind and welcoming. I cannot recommend her enough!

Stefanie Deskovic

We did the group calm birth class and I also had acupuncture with Mel prior to birth. I would highly recommend both (the lovely tea breaks in the classes don’t hurt either)!

Holly Pickett

Melinda was fablous, knowledgeable and calming. My husband and I can’t recommend the course enough and we have taken so much from the course and applied it to our first birth. It was amazing and perfect!!! Thank you 🙂

Katie Bond

Melinda's birth class has been one of the best investments during our pregnancy - she is a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend!

Rosie O\'Connor

We learnt so much about calmbirth over the weekend!! Thanks Mel and thank you Andrew for the great morning tea treats! Just delicious...

Alexandre Jacquin

Both my husband and I truly benefited from our Calmbirth session with Melinda. Highly recommend her services.

Sarah Green

Mel was amazing! We learnt so much and now feel empowered and prepared for our birth journey. My husband, who was a little reluctant to go initially, came out of the workshop on the first day, raving how amazing it was and that "it should be a legal requirement for everyone to do that class before giving birth."

Milly and Brenton

Melinda was fantastic! She's such a wealth of knowledge and had a kind energy that helped us all to feel welcomed. I loved her teaching techniques!! She helped me to tear down some fears I had about labour and definitely improved my partner's understanding of his role in labour, and birth. Highly recommend Melinda

Angelique and Jeremy

Thank you again for an amazing Calmbirth session; Nick and I got a lot out of it and are looking forward to putting the breathwork techniques into practice over the next few weeks leading up to our birth and using all of the incredible knowledge shared during our labour and birth experience.

ZOE AND NICK

Sean and I just want to thank you for everything, to the fertility acupuncture, pregnancy acupuncture, Calmbirth class and being such a positive person in our entire journey. We could not have done it without you!

Indah and Sean

We had such a positive and calm birth experience everything went to plan for our c-section. Your breathing has seen me through it all these past two weeks, I am so grateful I chose to do your class. Can't wait for you to meet him!

Cherina & Josh Hazelwood