"I want a positive birth experience and a healthy baby." birth is a series of dynamic childbirth education classes. You will gain information to make the best choices for you and your baby. Our classes will empower you towards a positive, safe birth and help you discover the joys of parenting with confidence and ease. We take the mystery out of labour, birth and life with a newborn. This is a non-judgemental setting where your questions will be answered by our team of experienced educators.
"These classes gave me the courage, confidence & coping strategies to manage the pain of labour, remain in control & have an absolutely amazing birth experience. The best investment throughout our entire pregnancy."
Kirsten, Matt & baby Sascha
"My hospital provides classes, why come to birth ?"
birth provides information that isn't usually available in hospital ante-natal classes and much more than can be gained through just reading books.
birth provides complete ante-natal education for hospital and home births or is the perfect complement to hospital classes. birth has a wealth of information for first timers or those who have already had children. Ideal for support people, single parents, same sex couples, VBAC, and midwifery students.
Attend at any time during your pregnancy, making sure you leave enough time to plan your birth from what you learn in the classes (between 25 and 36 weeks is best).
"I was extremely anxious, having has a long and difficult birth with my first child. After attending Di's classes I approached my next birth with great confidence.
I believe this created the difference which made the birth of our second child totally awesome. "
Nicola, Ben & baby Luka
Philosophy of the classesChildbirth is a powerful and transforming event in women’s’ lives.
The experience of labour allows women to prepare physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually for the journey of mothering.
Birth also strengthens the relationship between the mother and her partner. This is invaluable preparation for their role as parents.
Women need a birth environment where they feel safe, with caregivers and support people who trust their ability to birth naturally. With this in place, women can experience the immense challenges and rewards of childbirth.
In these classes we focus on normal physiological childbirth where we; talk openly about body parts, show birth videos and share information about your birthing options with direct honesty.
We view birth as a normal physiological process which is best left alone unless there is a reason for medical intervention. For this reason we acknowledge the importance of a midwife as the primary carer, and obstetricians as specialists.
