South Coast Calmbirth

My birthing partner and I had an amazing weekend at the Calm Birth course with Regina. She is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about birth, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere in her class. We left feeling much more confident about birth and stronger as a team. I highly recommend Regina to anyone preparing for birth!

South Coast Calmbirth with Regina was an incredible experience for my husband and I ahead of the birth of our baby boy. We feel like we are equipped with the knowledge to make decisions as well as advocate for ourselves, bodies and choices as we move through the birth journey. We love some of the techniques like breathing, visualisation and acupressure points that we learnt about. Regina also gave us quality resources to study further and use post-course. We’re feeling excited! Thank you for making us feel prepared and calm.

I was super anxious about birth and tearing prior to Regina's class she's such an amazing woman who has an instant calming presence both my partner and I found her to be extremely intelligent. She's great at making you feel confident to make informative decisions and hold space for all in the room to feel comfortable enough to ask as many questions as possible. She's also not a one and done type of teacher she's there months later to check in with and consist with updating you on the knowledge she has. Knowledge is power and Regina gives this to you ten fold.

Thank you so so much. Even my local doctor said she's a healer of a woman. Which is amazing to hear in her field also.

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Regina and the delivery of the Calmbirth Course content exceeded all of our expectations and more. My partner and I as first time parents are now feeling a great sense of excitement, preparedness and ready to tackle our new journey of parenthood together as we are well equipped with enough knowledge to last a lifetime!

Thank you Regina for delivering the content in such a calm, steady and easy to understand manner (plus providing endless snacks for one hungry pregnant mama)!

Would highly recommend to all (especially first time parents) who may have doubts or concerns about the upcoming arrival of their baby!

Em & Tay x

I first met Regina when my wife dragged me to a Calmbirth course before the birth of our first child. I had no idea what to expect, and headed in reluctant and sceptical. I had no idea how glad I’d ultimately be that I attended. As first-time parents, we found the course to be incredibly informative, practical, and empowering. Regina’s Calmbirth course gave us the confidence and techniques we needed to prepare for a natural birth, and it helped ensure that the birth of our first child was an incredibly positive, fulfilling and life-changing experience for both of us. I will never forget the feeling we had after such a positive experience. My wife felt as though she’d won the Olympics and the lottery, and her recovery after the first birth was very rapid to the point where she was almost back to normal within days.

Throughout the course, Regina provided us with information, tools and techniques, (yes fellas, there are things we can do to help, such as creating a quiet, calm, and cosy environment, and supporting our ladies with various needs and reminders, such as repeating calming words and providing gentle encouragement). These techniques helped my wife relax and focus, making the birth experience progress naturally and rapidly for her. Even though we felt the gynaecologist made a mistake right near the crucial moment, resulting in some potentially unnecessary trauma, we both have nothing but positive things to say about the rest of the first birth experience. A lot of this I attribute to the knowledge and planning that stemmed from attending Regina’s Calmbirth course.

The contrast between our first and second births was black and white. Because our second child was estimated to be over ‘safe’ limits for a natural birth (we were extremely disappointed at this news, and this was a really disappointing decision to make), our second child was born via caesarean. Let me tell you – the caesarean approach was cold, clinical, impersonal, and in a bright operating theatre, which was far removed from the warm, calm and nurturing atmosphere we’d created during the first birth. My wife got a major headache from the anaesthetic during the operation, which stayed with her for weeks afterwards. She was cold and shivering, shaking, had a large amount of blood loss and she couldn’t hold her baby on her front, so our little girl didn’t get that special cuddle time right after being born. My wife’s recovery after the caesarean was also very poor compared to her recovery after the first birth. She fainted in the shower, couldn’t drive for weeks, had difficulty walking, couldn’t lift anything, and it literally took months for her to start feeling herself. Because of this, when we were expecting our third child, we desperately wanted another Calmbirth experience like the first, so we took Regina’s course again to refresh our knowledge and regain our confidence.

Even though we had no control over the situation for our second birth, Regina’s teachings cover such eventualities. She teaches you to make the most of the situation you’re in, and influence the things you do have control over, so that the experience can still welcome your baby into the world in as peaceful environment as possible.

In the third birth, Regina's support literally made all the difference. I texted her when my wife was in the deep throws of labour and was starting to become unsure. I could see her anxiety levels starting to rise, making it harder and harder for her. Just when things could have gotten worse, Regina’s text came back. She said some words that shattered my wife’s anxieties and brought her straight back to the Calmbirth approach. Her text was truly amazing, I can’t remember exactly what it said, but it was along the lines of ‘you’ve got this; believe in yourself’. Her words of support during that crucial gave my wife the confidence she needed, and very soon after, she gave birth naturally and without complications. A large part of this positive experience with our third birth was due to Regina’s support in that pivotal moment.

Regina is a passionate, caring, and very experienced facilitator. I found her course well-structured, informative, and quite useful from a man’s perspective. It was conducted in a relaxing atmosphere, with different formats including discussion, videos, props and practical sessions.

I cannot recommend Regina’s Calmbirth course highly enough. We’ve recommend it to our friends and family, and they’ve all benefitted from it in their own way.

For those who have had difficult birth experiences in the past, I’d encourage you to attend Regina’s course for a fresh perspective. Parents, you deserve a rewarding birth, and this course is truly life-changing.

Regina is so fantastic and I would highly recommend joining one of her classes if you can! She is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and her positive energy is contagious. She doesn't lecture, but rather takes you on a journey with her as she teaches. I left the weekend feeling informed, empowered and excited for what is to come. The environment Regina created was relaxed and welcoming and my partner and I felt comfortable, at ease and happy to be there. Thank you Regina :)

Regina has an amazing wealth of knowledge to share and made us feel so much more confident ahead of our baby’s birth. Highly recommend this course to anyone looking for evidence based strategies for birth.

Hi Regina,

Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful Calm Birth weekend, even my husband who wasn't overly interested when booking got a lot out of the course. While I've always appreciated what womens bodies are capable of, my mindset has shifted from seeing labour and delivery as a period of pain I HAVE to endure in order to meet our baby, to a unique loving experience between baby, Dad and myself that we are fortunate enough to share together. Birth is not a medical emergency, we are not in danger, birth is a beautiful, natural thing. Learning that in this instance, *pain/intensity does not equal injury only progress is comforting, and understanding that during this experience we are safe and the body and uterus is working exactly as it should has eased a lot of anxieties. Learning how to calm ourselves through breathing, the different options we have, and personal decisions we are able to voice has been the most valuable topic we've taken from this course. I feel confident in writing up our birth plan and bringing our son into this world from the knowledge yourself and Calm Birth has provided us. As my delivery date nears I no longer feel the anxiety and fear I did prior, only excitement. We are ready for this. Thank you! ️ 

Review: Calm Birth Course with Regina at Berry

My husband and I had the incredible opportunity to participate in Regina's Calm Birth Course in Berry, and I must say that it was one of the best decisions we have made during our pregnancy journey.

When we first began to consider birthing course options, we were torn between attending a face-to-face weekend or opting for an online version. Initially, we had concerns that condensing the course into a single weekend might result in information overload, but to our surprise, the intensive nature of the weekend turned out to be exactly what we needed. Information overload never came to be a problem, because the purpose of the course was not for us to commit this information to memory, but to nurture a mindset that carry us through this journey peacefully.

That said, throughout the weekend Regina certainly provided a wealth of information, but it truly never felt overwhelming. Every piece of knowledge shared was purposefully designed to help us cultivate a positive vision of birth, find empowerment within the healthcare system, and develop trust in ourselves and each other, guiding us towards a peaceful and empowered birth experience.

The course has also armed us with practical techniques and tools to navigate the challenges of labour and birth with confidence. We learned about breathing techniques, pain relief options, visualisations, and the power of meditation. These have now become an integral part of our daily routine as we prepare for the arrival of our little one.

What made this course truly exceptional was Regina's authentic passion for her work. Her unwavering dedication and infectious enthusiasm made every moment of the course captivating and motivational. She possesses an incredible talent for cultivating a nurturing and secure environment, fostering a strong sense of community among all the expectant parents involved. Regina's dedication to ongoing support and her commitment to each participant's individual needs did not end with the course. She provided us with resources, recommendations, and even offered post-course consultations to ensure we had everything we needed on our journey.

If you are looking for a transformative experience during your pregnancy and birth preparation, I wholeheartedly recommend Regina's Calm Birth Course in Berry. Thank you Regina!

Regina you are incredible! Even via zoom our 2 day course was informative, interactive and fun.
Myself and my partner learnt so much about the labour and birthing experience - from the early stages through to the early days following birth and beyond,
Regina’s personalised resources and assistance offered even prior to our course commencing was invaluable - she talked us through the options as we were changing hospitals and moving part way through my pregnancy.
She shows genuine happiness for our wins (like getting into the MGP program) and shows endless support through some challenges - like when we discussed our previous losses.
She is truly a blessing and we value everything she offered both during the calm birth course and our interactions with her before and after (continuing).
We can’t wait to welcome our little person in the next few weeks and put all she has taught us into action.

My husband and I ended up having to do the course over Zoom due to Covid restrictions. Regina did an absolutely amazing job at making the course interesting, engaging and helpful. We could not have been more pleased with it overall. We feel it was so beneficial in so many ways and would highly recommend the course to anyone.

My partner and I recently attended the Calm Birth course via ZOOM due to the current COVID-19 lockdown situation. We are so pleased that the course was able to go ahead and we really enjoyed it from the comfort of our own home. We loved the course - we found it so helpful and it got us excited for the birth and the roles we would both play . We loved how positive Regina was when talking about the birth experience. She has a way of taking the fear out of the experience and replacing it with excitement. While still taking us through all the facts and different scenarios – however how difficult and painful they may be. Regina was extremely good at helping mould a positive mindset and explaining how important it is for the labour to be viewed as ‘pain with purpose’ rather than a negative pain. We enjoyed hearing Reginas’s tips for maintaining oxytocin levels and making the birthing suite a welcoming environment like the home. We liked how modern Regina’s course was – no terrifying birth videos from the 1980s or awkward role playing with the mum and birthing partner. The presentation was easy to follow, as were Regina’s demonstrations. We found the ‘beyond’ part of the course equally as important as the ‘birth’ component – as first-time parents it was really helpful to learn about how to care for the baby and what to expect post-birth for the mum. We feel much more prepared and calm going into the birth thanks to Regina. We greatly appreciated Regina’s offer for a follow-up Zoom call if we required it, and that she would be available via text or email if we ever needed help.We would absolutely recommend Regina's Calmbirth program from the comfort of your own home.
We can't thank you enough Regina for all your support.
Esme & Don xxx

My partner and I recently attended the South Coast calm birth program which, due to a COVID-19 lockdown was completed over zoom with Regina Power. Initially, we were a little hesitant to join the online class but decided to continue and we are so glad we did! Regina is extremely passionate and knowledgeable and kept us engaged for all 3 virtual sessions. We would absolutely recommend the Calmbirth program from the comfort of your own home. The techniques and resources we were provided during (and after!) the class have given us a much greater understanding of the process/choices we have as soon to be parents and have us both feeling a lot more empowered, confident and prepared for the upcoming birth of our little baby.

Great quality and great service, definitely coming back.

Cannot recommend Calmbirth enough. We went to one in Berry with Regina and she was fantastic! Very empowering for both Mum and partner. Lots of knowledge and on completion i felt ready for birth.

Can't recommend Regina or the Calmbirth course enough. After having some anxieties and feelings of uncertainty surrounding the birthing process we decided to book into the class and it was the best thing we could've done! Regina is so lovely and her passion really shines through. What an amazing experience!

Regina is simply wonderful. My husband Matt and I shared a really lovely and empowering weekend together in Berry at Regina's CalmBirth course. The environment was warm and welcoming and we felt so supported by Regina and the other couples! Preparation-wise, I got a better understanding of the practical side of birthing and now feel emotionally prepared for birth/labour-- and I'm actually very excited about the upcoming experience of it all!

Highly recommend Regina. She is experienced, knowledgeable, abundantly kind and friendly, and just the perfect facilitator for this course.

Thank you, Regina, for the care and thoughtfulness you put into everything, and for the wisdom and enthusiasm you imparted to us...we're excited to experience the birth and the rest of the parenting journey!

This course is by far the most incredible thing we have done to prepare for our birth! It has given myself and my husband this amazing new found confidence and knowledge going in to labour and birth, beyond my expectations! It has definitely alleviated so much of my anxiety and opened my eyes to so much knowledge surrounding the human body. Thank you Regina for the beautiful supportive environment you offer to expecting couples. I cannot recommend this enough!

This course went beyond my expectations. It has prepared both my partner and I in not only the birthing experience but also leading up to it. It made us more aware about how important working as a team is and how my partner can be more involved with the birth. Regina was excellent and we are so glad we did this course. Highly recommend to anyone thinking about wanting a natural, calm birth

What a supportive and nurturing weekend for expecting parents! Both my husband and I highly recommend taking the time to do this course for yourself and your baby. Regina is a wonderful sharer of knowledge and so passionate about encouraging parents-to-be to have confidence in bringing a child into the world.

The time and space for mediation and relaxation was also incredibly nourishing and well thought out, that we felt as though we had the capacity to really absorb the knowledge she was sharing. We walked away relaxed and prepared for this exciting new chapter in our lives.

Thank You Regina for sharing this valuable wisdom.

Highly recommend this course! Regina was fantastic and the content was so encouraging, motivating and holistic. I really found that by the end of the weekend my partner and I were on the same page going into labour and birth which is exactly what I was hoping for out of the course. I have no fear, just confidence in my body’s ability to do what it needs to do! The course gives you the tools to accept whatever happens and work with the situation to have the positive experience that we are all hoping for. Thanks Regina

What an incredible weekend. I didn’t think I would learn as much as I did. I’ve come from a nursing background so thought I had a good understanding of the birthing experience. I was really astounded by how much new info I learnt as well as how much my partner learnt. We’ve both come away feeling like we’re on the same page and have all the necessary tools/ techniques to use for our up coming birth! Thanks so much Regina x

From the moment I emailed Regina at 4 weeks pregnant (she phoned me instead of emailing straight away), to when we finished the course, she was so supportive, knowledgable and positive. I had felt anxious for a lot of my pregnancy, and meditation was helping a lot, but taking this course with my husband really got rid of any anxieties we had about the whole process. We felt really connected as a couple over the weekend and now we are on the exact same page regarding our knowledge and wishes surrounding birth. I thank Regina for creating a safe and relaxing space for couples to ask questions (no matter how stupid they may seem), liase with other couples, and share her own experiences. I honestly feel all couples should take this course before giving birth, as I believe it has changed the path our family's future will take, for the better. Thank you xo

Regina creates such a safe, supportive and inviting space for a group of expectant Mama's and partners to come together and connect with their feelings, understanding and questions around pregnancy, birth and beyond. The information, research, techniques, stories and discussions shared throughout the weekend, alongwith the opportunity to practice calming techniques - left myself and male partner feeling so much more assured, confident and strong in our decisions around birthing our babe. Thank you! Highly recommend.

As a male partner, I wasn't sure what to expect of the Calmbirth classes. But honestly, after the weekend with Regina I feel so much more confident and assured of my role and how to best support my partner to give birth. I genuinely couldn't recommend this course and Regina any higher. Please check it out because it will change your mindset towards birth completely- for the better!

We cannot recommend this course highly enough. We'd heard excellent things about Regina's Calmbirth course and it still surpassed our expectations. We enjoyed a wonderful weekend with Regina and the other couples on the course and left feeling knowledgable, empowered and confident. Regina is a wonderful teacher and the course content is perfect.

Regina is a fantastic teacher who was able to tailor the class to our needs as this was our third Calmbirth class (2nd refresher with Regina because she is so good!) Even though we've had 2 children already, this refresher was so helpful in alleviating any of those niggling doubts about labour and childbirth the third time around. We covered a lot of material in one day, but the pace didn't feel rushed at all. Feeling so much more excited and comfortable about the upcoming birth now!

We LOVED the program, the way it was presented and the way we felt during the Calmbirth class, especially how we feel now with lots more knowledge and excitement to welcome our new family member to the world.
Regina made us feel amazing, strong, trusting in our body's abilities, teaching us our minds part in it and made our partners feel so much more connected, devoted and excited for a clam birth. Highly recommended.

The Calm Birth Class with Regina was everything we were hoping it would be and more! the structure of the course was fantastic and we finished the course feeling so empowered, informed and excited for our up coming birth of our baby. Thank you Regina, we would definitely recommend this course!

My husband and I could not be happier with Regina.
Regina's passion and expertise was/is unbelievable. Her pace of the class was exactly where it needed to be. We didn’t feel overwhelmed at all and learnt great info which really helped through the labour and life in general.
Cannot recommend Regina or this course more.