The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast

The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast explores issues of pregnancy, birth and parenting infants. Hosted by Karen McClay, director of the renowned Calmbirth® childbirth education method, midwives and experts explore topics for expecting and new parents. Calmbirth’s goal is to educate and improve the birthing outcomes for all women and their families, not just physically, but emotionally as well.

#27 Matrescence and Preparing for the Postpartum Period
Feb 13, 2025 – 1:19:06
#26 Good Nutrition for Pregnancy & Gestational Diabetes
Nov 13, 2024 – 38:18
#25 The Wonders of the Female Pelvis with Fiona Hallinan
Oct 1, 2024 – 48:37
#24 Fetal Monitoring Options for Labour
Aug 21, 2024 – 48:45
#23 Part Two, Informed Consent – A Conversation with Bashi Kumar-Hazard: The NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry
Jul 17, 2024 – 56:36
#22 A conversation with Bashi Kumar-Hazard: The NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry – Part One
Jun 28, 2024 – 1:06:24
#21 Understanding Pain in Labour
May 17, 2024 – 30:35
#20 Baby Brain: How pregnancy and motherhood shape our brain and change our minds.
Apr 12, 2024 – 48:36
#19 Understanding natural pauses in labour and when to wait or when to act.
Mar 7, 2024 – 32:42
#18 Creating an optimal microbiome during Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond.
May 10, 2023 – 42:43
#17 Oxytocin and its impact on birth
Oct 28, 2021 – 1:23:43
#16 – Pregnancy Yoga
Oct 8, 2021 – 25:22
#15 The Golden Month
Sep 2, 2021 – 29:57
#14 Emotional Support for the Challenges of Becoming a Parent
Aug 24, 2021 – 34:49
#13 Support for breastfeeding, baby sleep and attachment
Aug 12, 2021 – 44:45
#12 Creating a safe, calm and private environment in the fourth trimester
Jul 20, 2021 – 39:53
#11 Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)
Jul 6, 2021 – 1:05:45
#10 Breech Birth with Andrew Bisits
Jun 22, 2021 – 35:41
#9 Aware Parenting
Apr 22, 2021 – 37:01
#8 Acupuncture for Pregnancy Labour & Birth
Nov 19, 2020 – 21:53
#7 Choosing the best model of care for your pregnancy and birth goals
Oct 17, 2020 – 43:38
#6 THE BIRTH MAP & Making informed decisions about birth.
Aug 27, 2020 – 57:35
#5 Pelvic Girdle Discomfort
Jul 30, 2020 – 22:25
#4 Pelvic Floor Care
Jul 14, 2020 – 25:25
#3 Doulas: How They Support Couples During Labour & Birth
May 29, 2020 – 16:30
#2 Midwifery-led care & home birth
May 26, 2020 – 32:43
#1 Where we came from, where we are & why we do what we do
May 19, 2020 – 52:11