Calmbirth-a Future Father’s Experience
My wife and I have just had a weekend in Bowral attending the Calmbirth classes run by Peter Jackson, the course coordinator and founder of Calmbirth. Having a pregnant wife that is almost finished her Obstetrics and Gynaecological registrar training I assumed there was not too much she hadn’t seen or knows about childbirth. Certainly I must admit I have had my head stuck in the sand that my primary role was to get her to hospital in time for the expert midwifes and our obstetrician to take over and delivery our first beautiful baby.
For all the first time fathers or partners to be, can I completely recommend this course. Peter has had over 30 yrs of experience in General, Midwifery and Psychiatric disciplines of Nursing. He gives a very fair and even presentation on all of your options, never trying to favour one type of birth option over another. He backs this up with not only his own experience but the science and research that has gone on around the world to put your mind at ease about the bodies ability to perform this amazing process. It was nice to be reminded of the anatomy and physiology of childbirth that I learnt a university: what happens to the reproductive organs during delivery and how powerful and important your own hormones are in that process. Given the chance, and with the right mindset, the body can look after itself and perform unbelievable things…….just trust in it.
For me personally Peter’s account of how important and helpful the father or partner can be on the big day was very reassuring. Rather than being a “loose wheel”, my role in assisting and being an integral part of the process made me feel confident that I can actually help my wife through this unique and wonderful experience. I now look forward even more to the day we meet our new little bundle of joy. The techniques and strategies he teaches are excellent and I know they will be a big help on the day and in the future. My wife also found the course immensely beneficial and now has a wonderful sense of calm and confidence to add to her baby glow!!
It is always wonderful to find someone who speaks so genuinely and passionately about their area of expertise and interest. Peter has one of the most calming reassuring voices I have heard. Like all excellent courses Peter is booked months in advance so don’t hesitate to secure your place……you will not regret it.