Your birth, your way.

Feel calm, confident, and in control for birth & beyond.

I’m Lauretta, a midwife, birth educator, and women’s health practitioner, here to help you prepare for birth with confidence—whether it’s your first or your fifth.

✔ Want expert birth education that’s actually practical?

✔ Need physical support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum?

✔ Want to learn in a way that fits your schedule?

I’ve got you covered.

How Can I Support You?

In-person support & hands-on care

  • Acuneedling for pregnancy and postpartum

    Acuneedling

    Support your body during pregnancy & postpartum.

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  • Online and in-person birth education class

    Your Birth Class

    Holistic, practical birth education (in-person and online).

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  • Internal Pelvic Release

    Hands-on bodywork for pelvic tension, birth prep & recovery.

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The Midwife Memos Podcast

Real, educational, and inspiring chats about
pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Online courses & learning

  • Online and in-person birth education class

    Your Online Birth Class

    Midwife-led, self-paced birth education.

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  • Birth Bites

    Quick, bite-sized videos for fast & flexible learning.

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  • 1:1 Support

    Private sessions tailored to pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or pelvic health.

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Meet Lauretta—
Midwife, Educator & Women’s Health Practitioner

Here are a few things you should know about me (before we get all TMI about birthy stuff):

  • I’m a mama to two cute little humans (so I’ve been where you are you, too)

  • I actively work as a midwife, which keeps me in touch with what goes on in the birthing system.

  • I love my job as a childbirth educator – connecting with families and witnessing the transformation from fear to “I’ve got this!”

  • I combine physical and emotional preparation and take a truly holistic approach, from mental strength to self-confidence to connection to your body. We cover it all.

  • I truly believe education can change the experience of birth and beyond.

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Words from incredible mums

  • Emma Powell

    A lovely, knowledgeable and caring midwife sharing her insight and skills at such a valuable time. Highly recommend ⭐️

  • K & B

    “If there’s one thing I’d recommend for all pregnant people and their partners, it’s getting informed about all aspects of childbirth and working through any fears or apprehension you have towards the experience you will have birthing your baby. The Calmbirth course with Lauretta is one of the most positive, natural pathways to do just that, and support your journey into parenthood.”

  • M & R

    Lauretta gives you the knowledge of all possible outcomes so we were well prepared. The birth itself went extremely well. I felt in control and calm. My husband also had an important role and together we welcomed another beautiful girl into our family. Highly recommend to everyone!

  • L & T

    We loved the Calmbirth course and particularly because of its delivery by Lauretta. She is very knowledgeable of all aspects and open to discussing our issues and concerns. She made us feel supported and followed up with us after the course. She’s amazing and we feel very lucky to have had her guidance. While face to face is preferable the zoom form worked well [during COVID restrictions].

  • Name withheld

    Lauretta is the most down-to-earth and positive person, and her knowledge about all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum helped me to confidently move past any apprehension I had going into this labour.