The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast

In this episode Karen speaks with Melanie Francis about perineal trauma. They discuss perineal trauma, what is normal and easily recoverable, what can be done to lessen or prevent severe perineal trauma, and ways to improve postpartum recovery. Both Mel and Karen are midwives and as you will hear, they are very passionate about this topic. Mel is also a clinical educator with Gyzone, a specialized online education platform that provides accredited, video-based training for midwives, doctors, a

I know it may seem at odds to put the words Relaxation and Birth in the same sentence but in actual fact relaxation is essential for birth. In this episode Peter and Karen talk about why relaxation techniques are so important for birth and how Calmbirth teaches the Relaxation Response in a more in depth and deeper level for you to not only work with birth, but really importantly, to prepare for birth.

Join Karen as she talks with Dr Oscar Serrallach about the research and science behind Matrescence and what couples and their community can do to support and protect this incredibly important and transformation time for mothers. Don’t forget to grab Oscar’s book “The Postnatal Depletion Cure”. It’s a must read for not just Mum’s but for partners and anyone who is, or is going to be, supporting a new mum. And you can check out his courses at https://www.droscarserrallach.com/.

In this episode Karen explores with Lily Nicoles the importance of good nutrition for Pregnancy. They discuss not only what good nutrition and “Real Food” means but ways in which pregnant women and people ensure they are eating well for themselves and their babies. Karen and Lily also talk about gestational diabetes (GDM) and ways in which those who are diagnosed with GDM can use their diet to help reduce the impact of a GDM diagnosis. Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certif

This episode is all about exploring the wonders of the Female pelvis. Karen and Fiona share their passion for the Pelvis and how it adapts in birth. They go on to discuss how birthing women and people can prepare their pelvis to create space for birth, because after all, birth is all about creating space.

In this episode Karen discusses different Fetal Monitoring options ,and the research behind them, for labour with Kirsten Small, a retired Obstetrician, researcher and educator. Kirsten has a passion for ensuring that women and birthing people have all the information they need to make informed decisions around their choices for monitoring in labour. After listening, if you would like to take a deeper dive with Kirsten into this topic we recommend that you have a look at Kirsten’s course “Feta