Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Better Birth Academy is designed for expecting parents who want clear, balanced preparation for birth and early parenthood.

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice online, unsure what labour will actually be like, or want practical tools to feel more confident going into birth, this course will give you the knowledge and strategies you need.

    I run private sessions for just you and your birth partner. So you can take the time in the comfort of your own home to prepare together to welcome your baby.

    The courses are suitable whether you’re planning a vaginal birth, induction or epidural. While the course covers unplanned Caesarean Births, if you know that you will be having a planned Caesarean, you may find that there are other courses that are more targeted to you.

  • Many hospital classes focus primarily on hospital policies and procedures.

    The Better Birth Academy focuses on helping you understand how birth works, what your options are, and how to navigate decisions confidently, wherever you give birth. The course will give you practical tools and techniques to use during labour.

    You’ll learn:

    • How labour actually works physiologically and how you can support labour progress, not hinder it

    • Practical comfort and coping strategies

    • How common interventions work and when they may be recommended

    • How to ask questions and take part in decisions about your care

    • What to expect in the early weeks with your baby

    The goal is not to promote one type of birth, but to help you feel informed, calm and prepared for whatever path your birth takes.

  • My signature course - The Better Birth Course - is $390 for 2 × 2.5 hour private sessions.

    The Refresher Session is $190 for 1 × 2 hour private session.

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  • Yes — your partner or chosen support person is strongly encouraged to attend.

    Birth partners play an important role in providing practical and emotional support during labour, and the course teaches them exactly how they can help.

    Partners will leave the class feeling confident about what to expect and how to support you.

  • The ‘ideal’ time to have your course is between 26 and 36 weeks of pregnancy, but it is absolutely still beneficial either side of this window.

    This timing allows you to absorb the information while your birth still feels close enough for the knowledge and strategies to stay fresh.

  • LCCE - Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator.

    Lamaze International is the leading provider of childbirth certification globally. Certification by Lamaze International is the most respected and recognised credential in childbirth education worldwide.

    It is also the only childbirth educator training in Australia that has been endorsed by CAPEA - Childbirth and Parenting Educators of Australia.

  • While the course covers unplanned caesarean birth, the primary focus of the course is on labour and navigating the different paths that birth may take. If you know you will have a planned caesarean birth, this course isn’t ideal for you.

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