This is the birth of a family, and it is preferable for them to come.

Calmbirth® recognises the important and instrumental role partners can play in supporting the woman to give birth to her baby and your partner will receive a very clear list of things they can do to support you while you are birthing.

Partners benefit enormously from the information provided, as it has implications not just for birth, but for life!

Couples often find that it brings them together, feeling more connected, as they both have the same knowledge and awareness of the process.

Sometimes partners choose not to be at the birth, and not all birthing women have partners. This in no way excludes you from experiencing the benefits of Calmbirth®.

We do suggest however that you explore the possibility of having a birth support person if you do not have a partner or a partner that chooses not to be present at the birth. This can be in the form of friend, family member, or a doula (Professional Birth Support Person) I have listed the names of some wonderful doulas in the useful links section of this website.

Research has shown that the presence of a doula or support person, can reduce the length of labour significantly, and minimise the need for intervention and medication. We would be happy for you to invite any birth support person or doula along to the classes so they understand what it is you are doing and how they can be of support.

"I was so happy with how our labour went and I loved experiencing it with Lachie. He was amazing and I wouldn't have been able to do it without him. His relaxed and loving nature made me feel safe and calm. I really believe that for a first baby it progressed quickly because I didn't fight the process, I accepted the contractions and we worked hard to bring Finn into the world. It was intense, fast and challenging but worth every second of it when Finn was placed on my chest at 9.14am. Since arriving home things have been great.

Finn is a calm and content baby" - Amber.

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