My husband and I attended both Transition into Parenthood and calmbirth® courses before the birth of our first child in 2010. I found the courses empowering, informative and supportive. I heard many birth stories from family and friends and did not have a positive view of childbirth and parenting. Recently had my second child in Dec 2011 and I have had two positive birth experiences, the skills I learnt from the courses were invaluable, nothing I had ever heard before and my husband and I credit these courses for welcoming our two children into the world in a really positive and calm way. Thank you Julie!