Getting To Know Calmbirth Educator Emma Watson

15/12/2021 Emma Watson

Emma is a Nurse, Midwife and passionate Calmbirth Educator located in Hobart. She became a midwife because of her passion to support and empower women through pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum period and she does this by working as a Continuity of Care midwife in Hobart.

She says, “It wasn’t until I supported a woman who had attended a Calmbirth course that I witnessed how calmly and confidently a baby could be birthed into the world. It was at that moment that I realised how important knowledge was during birth and how powerful women truly are when fully aware of their incredible bodies.

“My goal is to teach as many families as I can about the body and birth as a natural, physiological process, providing them with tools to support and work with their bodies during their birth, whatever their journey looks like.

“Through the knowledge and tools that Calmbirth teaches I look forward to demystifying birth, reducing any anxieties or fears and working towards a community who admire and feel confident and empowered from all births.”

My name… is Emma Watson

I work at…Royal Hobart Hospital.

My life in five words…Full of compassion and ❤️ . Busy, fulfilled. Driven (aka stubborn). Earthy 🌻🌱

The best thing about where I live…We live on farmland with fresh air and space. But only a short drive to beaches, vineyards, gorgeous local towns.

What I do to relax when I’m not working…Garden 🌻

I can’t live without…My diary – I think my brain would literally explode. But also icecream is up there.

The person or traits I most admire is…Compassion, empathy, selflessness.

What I love most about being a Calmbirth educator...Watching couples learn something new for the first time and wholeheartedly take it on board.

The 3 essential things you need to take with you into labour are…Music playlist of choice. A loving and prepared support person/people. Patience.

A favourite quote…Your body, your baby, your choice.

If I had to describe how seeing a baby being born makes me feel...Overwhelming warmth and moment of quiet, stillness. Space for that family ❤️

You can follow me at…calmbirthwithemma

My next Calmbirth courses are:

16th + 30th Jan