Join our empowering childbirth education classes at The Womanhood Space

Made for those ready to understand and embrace physiological birth.

Led by experienced private midwives, these sessions offer a holistic approach, evidence-based approach, focusing on natural birth, minimising interventions, advocating for your autonomy, informed choices, and building trust in your body.

You’ll learn how to minimise interventions, support your body’s instincts, manage pain naturally, learn to create a supportive birth environment, and prepare your partner or support person to be a strong, calm presence on the day.

Perfect for all birth settings—hospital, birth centre, or home.

Classes run over one weekend

Saturday & Sunday

10am to 5pm

Held in our warm, welcoming clinic space at The Womanhood Space.

Morning tea and afternoon tea are provided, with plenty of parking available and beautiful local cafés nearby for a delicious lunch.

Day 1 Schedule:

The Physiology of Birth: The design of physiological birth + The stages of labour: early labour, active labour, transition, and birth. + The role of hormones in childbirth (oxytocin, endorphins, adrenaline). The symphony of physiology. + The anatomy of childbirth: understanding the power and beauty of your body and baby.
Supporting a Physiological Birth: Creating a birth space that enhances physiology + Movement and gravity - physiology lovers. + What physiological birth loves and how to utilise in your birth.
Using Physiology: To not have an epidural + To minimise the need for interventions + To prevent tearing.
What Impacts Physiology: Birth Beliefs + Mindset & Pain + Fears + Support Team + Cascade of Interventions

Day 2 Schedule:

Advocacy and Autonomy in Childbirth: Understanding your rights in childbirth + Developing Your Personal Autonomy + Radical Responsibility + Advocating for Yourself in Birth
Decision Making: Where Evidence Meets Intuition: The Birth of Modern Obstetrics + The Illusion of Safety + The Process of Making Informed Decisions + Understanding your rights to informed consent and refusal in childbirth. + The Three Decisions That Shape Everything
Critical Thinking: Identifying Bias and Conflict of Interest + Handling Conflicting Information and Advice + Practical Exercises in Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
Physiology & Postpartum: Early hours postpartum & physiology + The First 3 day & physiology + The first 6 weeks & physiology

What is Physiological Birth?

Physiological birth is a natural, instinctive process where the body leads the way, free from unnecessary medical interventions. It is rooted in the understanding that birth is a normal, healthy event in a woman's life, designed to unfold optimally when undisturbed.

Embracing physiological birth means trusting your body's innate ability to give birth, harnessing the power of hormones, and creating an environment that supports this natural process. This approach prioritises the mother's comfort, autonomy, and preferences, allowing her to move, vocalise, and birth in ways that feel right to her.

By honouring physiological birth, we minimise the risks associated with interventions, promote better outcomes for both mother and baby, and foster a deeply empowering and positive birth experience.