Calmbirth Educator Cherie Chugg

Grandaughter and her amazing mum 🩷

Thank you for another encouraging review.

One of the things I love most about teaching Calmbirth is seeing couples grow in confidence as they learn more about birth, their options, and the practical tools they can use along the way.

Every birth journey is unique, but being informed, prepared and supported can make a real difference to how you approach the experience.

If you're expecting a baby and would like to feel more confident and prepared for birth, I'd love to support you through one of my upcoming classes.

Class dates 2026
June 21 + July 5 (caesarean)
June/July 29+1+6+8
July/August 26+2+9+16
September 8+10+15+17
October 4+11 (refresher)
October 13+15+20+22
Nov/Dec 24+26+1+3

Details and registration
www.calmbirthlaunceston.com

Community and Connection

A wonderful morning at the Pregnancy Support Group on Sunday with lactation consultant Dianne Haworth.

Di shared a wealth of knowledge, practical advice and real-life stories to help empower and support mums as they prepare for their breastfeeding journey. It was fantastic to see so many questions asked and answered, with everyone benefiting from the discussion. I was also delighted to have a grandmother and a mum with her baby join us, adding valuable experiences and perspectives to the conversation.

A huge thank you to Di for generously sharing your time, expertise and passion with us once again. I am so grateful for your ongoing support of local families.

Thank you also to everyone who came along and contributed to the morning, and to Sweetbrew Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew for looking after us so well with excellent service, delicious food and drinks in the perfect setting for our gathering.

Over the past three years of running these workshops, I am incredibly thankful for the many women who have spoken and presented at these workshops. The willingness to share your knowledge, experience and expertise in your chosen areas has benefited so many local families, and I am truly grateful for the time and generosity each of you has given.

While this was the final official Pregnancy Support Group in its current format, I am already working on a new idea for this workshop. It may look a little different, but the focus on connection, support and community will remain the same....so watch this space.

I love bringing mums together in a warm, supportive space where they can connect, learn, share experiences and feel supported throughout their journey into parenthood.

📢 Caesarean Calmbirth Class Update

This Class has had a slight schedule change.
The class will now run:
• Sunday 21 June, 10am–1pm
• Sunday 5 July, 10am–1pm

(The Tuesday evening session originally advertised will no longer be running.)

All birth journeys can be beautiful.

If a caesarean birth is part of your story, this comprehensive Caesarean Calmbirth Course is designed to help you feel informed, confident, and prepared.

Together we'll explore:
• Preparing your mindset for a positive birth experience
• What to expect before, during, and after a caesarean birth
• Your partner's role and how they can support you
• Calmbirth tools for confidence and calm
• Recovery, bonding, and planning your postpartum with intention
• Questions to ask your care providers

A caesarean birth deserves to be just as empowered, connected, informed, and celebrated.

It's not too late to register – I'd love to have you join us.

www.calmbirthlaunceston.com

Preparing for birth can feel overwhelming.

With so much information available online, it can be difficult to know what to trust. Calmbirth classes provide clear, evidence-based education and practical strategies to help you feel informed, confident, and ready for the journey ahead.

For more information or to register - www.calmbirthlaunceston.com

A few tickets left to the Sunday morning breastfeeding workshop, mums with babies under 3 months welcome too.

This Sunday 10.30am at Sweetbrew, private upstairs room. Includes a drink and some morning tea.

Come along and hear the wisdom Di has to share 💚

Pregnancy Support Group | Lactation Consultant Dianne Sunday 14th June | 10:30am–12:00pm 📍 Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew (private upstairs room) Includes a drink and morning tea | $30 This group is...

🌿 October Calmbirth Refresher Course 🌿

Sunday 4th October & Sunday 11th October
⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm
Calmbirth with Cherie - Launceston | Tasmania

If you've completed Calmbirth before and are now preparing to welcome another baby, our refresher course is the perfect opportunity to pause, reconnect, and prepare for your next birth journey.

Every pregnancy, every baby, and every birth is different. The Calmbirth Refresher Course gives you and your partner dedicated time to reconnect with each other, your body, and your goals for this birth. Whether your previous birth experience was positive, challenging, or somewhere in between, this course provides a supportive space to debrief, reflect, heal, reset, and prepare again.

During the course you'll revisit:
✨ The Mind-Body Birth Connection and the stages of labour
✨ Calmbirth techniques to prepare for and work with all births
✨ Your personal goals, preferences, and options for this birth

You'll leave feeling re-inspired, re-centred, confident, and ready to birth again.

Recommended attendance: Between 24–34 weeks of pregnancy. However, if you've left it a little later, you'll still gain enormous benefit from attending.

$350 per couple. Places are limited. Register online www.calmbirthlaunceston.com

Another recipe from our Calmbirth morning tea… and this one was definitely a 10/10 😍

The Molten Chocolate Cake, rich, fudgy and very much like a brownie… YUM! Definitely not a healthy treat this time, but absolutely worth it.

Another lovely relaxing morning spent with mums and bubs, chatting over coffee and cake while the little ones played.

A little bittersweet today too, saying goodbye to two gorgeous girls who have now outgrown our morning teas. Both of their mums came so regularly over the past year, and it’s always sad to see families move on from this stage. One of my favourite parts of these groups is seeing the friendships and connections the mums make with each other, and knowing how supported they’ve felt throughout those first 12 months of motherhood. I know they’ll all keep in touch ❤️

Also feeling very spoiled this week with some beautiful cards and gifts from Calmbirth & Doula families. This never feels like work at all!!

Next Morning Tea: Thursday 2nd July ☕

Calmbirth is not just information...it is transformation.

Our philosophy is simple: there are three roles in birth.

1 - The baby’s role is to navigate through the pelvis and birth canal.
2 - The mother’s role is to open and create space for that journey.
3 - The partner or caregiver’s role is to protect that space, creating calm, safety, and support.

What sets Calmbirth apart is our therapeutic approach, woven through every part of the course. We do not just teach birth facts, we help shift how you think and feel about birth itself.

Rather than telling you not to fear birth, we guide you to release that fear, gently reframing beliefs, mindset, and past experiences. This allows space for calm, confidence, strength, and trust to grow.

This unique therapeutic component cannot be replicated. It is a key reason we see such positive outcomes for couples, supported time and time again by our program research.

Calmbirth respects every birth without advocating for just one way to give birth. Instead, we help you draw on your inner resources to create a positive experience, whatever your birth journey looks like.

Our role is to guide you with knowledge, compassion, and practical tools to bring it all together.

We often say our program goes from head to baby because an open mind supports an open body. Calmbirth helped pioneer the understanding of the mind–body–birth connection, recognising how a woman’s emotional state can influence her ability to give birth.

Calmbirth with Cherie Classes coming up:
June 2+9 (Refresher)
June 21+23 (Caesarean)
June/July 29+1+6+8
July/August 26+2+9+16
September 8+10+15+17
October 13+15+20+22
Nov/Dec 24+26+1+3

https://www.calmbirthlaunceston.com/upcoming-classes

You’ve been asking, so here are some more recipes from the treats I’ve been making for my May Calmbirth classes.

Some homemade goodies to enjoy between sessions, with a mix of nourishing and indulgent options.

Salted Caramel Slice
Healthy Date & Almond Bliss Balls
Peanut Butter & Honey Rice Crispy Treats

Simple recipes with real ingredients, because who doesn't love a homemade treat!?