Calmbirth with Kath Maxwell in Bellarine, Geelong.

I cant believe I have been teaching Calmbirth in Geelong for 20yrs! and have now been a Midwife for 30yrs!! I feel so lucky to have had this incredible career and opportunity to work with so many families and passionate birth professionals. No I am not retiring yet :) just celebrating a milestone.
Here are my last class dates for 2025 - maximum group size of 6 couples so be sure to book early - anytime from 28 weeks recommended. No weekend classes planned for Dec.

Weekend Workshops
Nov 1 & 2
Nov 29 & 30
Monday evenings 6-9pm
Nov 17 - Dec 15
To book email [email protected]
www.innerbirth.com.au
www.calmbirth.com.au

So excited! Monday evening Calmbirth workshops are back on in Bellarine (between Drysdale and Portarlington)with Midwife Kath Maxwell. Loads of practical tips for yourself to prepare for birth and for your partner for offering support - before, during and after birth. email [email protected]
Times: 6-9pm
Dates
1 Sept - 22 Sept
13 Oct - 10 Nov ( no session 3rd Nov - public hol)
24 Nov - 15 Dec

Release for birth
Simple but very effective. Do 3 times a week minimum in 3rd trimester.

You can write affirmations ’til your hand cramps, but if your psoas is clenched from stress, sitting, or stored trauma, baby might not be able to descend. This isn’t just a hip flexor 💫 it’s a deep core messenger that feels your fear, locks down when you’re guarded, and literally guides baby into the pelvic inlet. When it’s tight (especially on one side), baby may struggle to engage or rotate into their best position. ✨ A balanced, supple psoas supports: 🔹 Baby’s entry into the pelvic inlet 🔹 Optimal fetal positioning 🔹 Space and mobility in the pelvis 🔹 A calm, receptive nervous system 🔹 Smoother, more intuitive birth progression We see psoas dysfunction show up in persistent breech, babies who “won’t drop,” asymmetrical labors, and slow progression despite strong contractions. That’s why we teach the Standing Psoas Release—a simple, powerful movement you can use during pregnancy (or pre-pregnancy!) to bring ease back into the body. Try it for 30–60 seconds per side and notice: ✔ Back and hip relief ✔ Nervous system softening ✔ Better body awareness and posture ✔ More space for baby to find their path Birth isn’t about forcing baby down—it’s about making space and feeling safe enough to open. Start with the psoas. 💥 P.S. If you’re a perinatal or birth pro, head to the link in bio to join our free 3-day training, replay available through June 8! It’s packed with tools, insight, and next-level strategies to support birth physiology and body-led care. — #psoasrelease #psoasmuscle #physiologicalbirth #birthpreparation #nervoussystemregulation #bodyreadymethod #traumainformedbirth #babyengagement #pelvicinlet #birthyourway #birthphysiology #laborprep #betterbirthpro