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"In the end, my baby and I together achieved our dream birth - exactly as I had manifested and envisioned it for so long. I could not be happier!"
Hi Martyna, Hope you are well. Lach & I both really enjoyed and benefited from your Calmbirth course back in July. I used a variety of...
martynacooper
Nov 3, 20246 min read
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Welcome to the world, little Evan.
Hey Marty, Elijah and I wanted to share the news with you that our precious boy arrived last night! Evan George Roberts born at 5:56pm,...
martynacooper
Jun 5, 20242 min read
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Pacific Mother
still buzzing from last night. Oxytocin flowing. A room filled with birth nerds alike - doulas, midwives, doctors, allied health...
martynacooper
Oct 23, 20231 min read
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How to be an incredible support for labour
Photo credit: Birth Photography Collective Being a support person in labour is a HUGE role. Think of yourself as the Sherpa helping her...
martynacooper
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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" It was everything I could have asked for- intense and challenging but also empowering and joyful."
Being a midwife, I had planned my birth years before I actually fell pregnant. Pretty much as soon as I saw those two pink lines pop up,...
martynacooper
Aug 28, 202311 min read
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"Despite the rushing and dramatic entrance, we were calm and worked as a team right until the end."
Hey Martyna, I hope you’re well! I want to say thank you, your class gave me so much confidence for how I can advocate for myself. We...
martynacooper
Sep 23, 20224 min read
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Birth Affirmations
These can be such a powerful tool for birth. The confidence boost you might need when it all feels too much. Hearing those soft words...
martynacooper
Aug 1, 20222 min read
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"My support team whispered praise, reassurance and words of love throughout my labour."
Hi Martyna, I wanted to email you to let you know how our baby boy, Sebastian arrived into the world! I went into hospital at 37 weeks...
martynacooper
Apr 6, 20223 min read
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Setting yourself up for a supported 4th Trimester
The 4th trimester is known as the 12 week period following the birth of your baby. It is a time for rest, recovery, bonding and...
martynacooper
Mar 10, 20225 min read
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"Declan would always bring me back to my breathing - I’d be okay again.. I’ve got this."
Hello Martyna, I thought I’d send you an email to let you know we have welcomed our new little addition Leon on his due date 15.01.2022....
martynacooper
Mar 10, 20224 min read
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"Likewise, my body would be capable of birthing my baby"
To say that I was nervous, anxious and doubting in my ability to deliver my baby is absolutely accurate. The fear and self-doubt...
martynacooper
Jan 23, 20215 min read
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Can childbirth be enjoyable?
I took a small group class through the Calmbirth® program last weekend. In passing, I happened to mention how much I enjoyed both my...
martynacooper
Nov 14, 20183 min read
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