Learn about your body, how birth works, and how to support the natural process from a scientific perspective.
Holistic
Evidence-Based
Honest
Birth Education that will leave you feeling confident, knowledgeable, and relaxed.
Knowledge is power - so let me help you gather high-quality information that will enable you to make truly well-informed decisions in your birth and parenting journey.
Make decisions from a place of power, not fear.
Enjoy your pregnancy and birth preparation, knowing that when the time comes, you will feel confident to make the right decision for yourself and your family.
STORY TIME
Hi, I'm Charlie!
I began studying midwifery nearly 14 years ago, and since then have worked all over the Otago region, facilitating safe and positive birth experiences for hundreds of families.
I have a deep passion for educating families to make choices that feel right for them - and what is right is different for everyone! I have two children of my own, and I understand how hard it can be to make big decisions, and the importance of being able to self-advocate.
Many families lack access to high-quality, no-nonsense antenatal education. Honeyborn Education aims to change that!
In Person in Dunedin, Otago
Online NZ + Australia-Wide!
A LOOK INSIDE
Birth + Parenting Education with a difference
We're not just ticking boxes to give you a brief overview of a huge subject; Honeyborn is education that actually helps you learn and understand how birth happens on a scientific, physiological level.
- Instant access to online content
- Join our Online Community The Mama Hive for even more educator engagement
- Available all over Australasia
- Regularly updated as new studies and guidelines emerge
- Balanced and realistic: No one size fits all!
- Homebirth friendly
- Supportive educator to help you dig deeper in to the content
- Pro-informed choice
- Postpartum preparation for a positive experience
WHAT HONEYBORN STUDENTS ARE SAYING
READ REAL REVIEWS
Amazing!
Totally needing out on your birth course. I love it! Thank you so much 😊
Rebecca.
It's so comprehensive!
Just the birth education I was looking for! Informative, un-biased & extremely comprehensive! I love the added support of live calls with you Charlie so we could dive deeper into the expansive content, thank you!
Renee.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Inside the Course Modules
This is a brief summary of the Modules inside the course.
Learn about the history of birth and the current sociopolitical climate we are birthing in today. We consider what it is we need to have a positive birth experience.
What is physiological birth, and why is it important? We talk through early and active labour, pushing, crowning, the Golden Hour, the birth of the placenta, and typical midwifery care that is offered in a normal labour and birth.
How can we support our bodies to function optimally, allowing the delicate dance of the endocrine system to begin? We learn about our environment, emotional state, and natural comfort measures. We review professional guidelines to gain a deeper understanding of the evidence surrounding natural birth.
Labour and Birth is rarely a straight path: but not every bend in the road is a problem. We learn about labour progress, waters breaking before labour, and perineal tearing.
Interventions are both life-saving, and overused. Here, we gain a deeper understanding of what interventions actually are, and we learn about the tools you can put in your birth kete to help you pull out the information you need from your health care providers. We ask the question: what is right for me?
We walk through the preparation for caeserean section, the different types, ways we can make caeserean section more family-centered, and caeserean recovery. We also walk-through how a typical caesrean happens.
While the majority of women will not experience even the most common diseases and complications of pregnancy/birth, it pays to know what symptoms to look out for so that you can seek midwifery care urgently if you are worried for yourself or baby. Having a good understanding of the pathophysiology of the most common issues that crop up will help you to navigate the decision making process when you are considering treatment plans with your care team.
We consider our rights and responsibilities as healthcare consumers, and take a history lesson on the origin of the Health and Disability Commission. We learn about why taking responsibility for your informed choices is so important, and how the right to do so is protected in New Zealand law.
The importance of a good postpartum recovery cannot be overstated! We will learn about taking care of your mind, body, and soul to make your start to motherhood as beautiful and positive as it can be!
Babies don't come with a manual, but antenatal education plays a huge role in how well your breastfeeding experience goes! The majority of mothers want to, and can, breastfeed.
The closest thing to a baby manual you'll find! Packed with evidence-based safety advice, emotional regulation information, and tips & tricks to get you through the early months.
Here's the best bit...
Save $$ on Honeyborn Balanced Birth Ed when you join inside our online community, The Mama Hive.
The Mama Hive is a buzzing mother-centric community dedicated to supporting, educating, and nourishing mothers through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. It's a space to nurture connections with like-minded mamas, access guidance and support, and feel seen throughout the motherhood continuum. Here, motherhood is met with compassion, evidence-based knowledge, and a strong sense of sisterhood. To learn more click the button below!
Extra resources and support inside The Mama Hive!
Fortnightly Calls
To help you dissect the content, and ensure you are having all of your pregnancy and birth questions answered!
Online Community
The Mama Hive is the modern approach to the village! A buzzing, positive online space for mothers to come together and draw support from two facilitators, and each other!
Online Resources
Perpetual access as long as you are subscribed to The Mama Hive, downloadable resources, plus live AND recorded Zoom Calls!
Join Honeyborn Balanced Birth Ed two ways
Dunedin:
In-Person
Honeyborn Balanced Birth
$219.00 NZD
One time payment
Instant access to Balanced Birth Ed Course - 10 comprehensive modules to prepare you for birth and caring for your baby
Unlimited email support
6 x weekly evening sessions with Charlie in Dunedin
Or join Online inside The Mama Hive
And recieve a 15% discount on Honeyborn birth education
$9/month USD
Monthly membership price for The Mama Hive
$120.00 NZD
Honeyborn Balanced Birth, Save $99!
Once you join The Mama Hive you will recieve an email with a unique link to purchase Honeyborn Birth Education at the above price.
You get everything to the left AND:
Instant access to our online community inside Skool
Access plateform via an app
On-going monthly Zoom calls with myself & Rose + guest appearances
Access to The Well Mama course at a discounted price
Ongoing support
Public forum to ask questions
Opportunity to connect with other mothers on a personal level
Let us guide you through this season of your life!
As you grow your baby, we will be by your side helping you to grow your confidence and excitement.
Learn
With the Honeyborn Balanced Birth Education Course online
Gather
With like minded Mama's inside our online community, The Mama Hive
Grow
Confidently and passionately, feeling well-informed and ready to meet your little one!
FAQ
Your Questions Answered
This course is hosted inside Skool, and can be accessed in conjunction with a Mama Hive monthly membership.
Simply purchase the Honeyborn Balanced Birth Education Full Course on this website! Please confirm your place with Charlie via email before making the purchase, as spaces are limited.
Absolutely - the course is hosted on a back-up website to ensure lifetime access which will be current at the time of purchase. Kind of like purchasing a book, the studies cited will become outdated over time, so to ensure you are accessing the most current, up-to-date education, you will need to access via The Mama Hive in Skool. The back-up website will be updated periodically (like the new edition of a book coming out!).
Most antenatal classes focus on telling you about the things that can happen in labour and birth. As a comunity midwife who has attended hundreds of births, I have seen how hard it can be for parents to navigate that system in reality. These classes have been designed to make decision making easier, ensuring you understand your rights. But they also cover the evidence on many different subjects, so that if you are confronted with making a tricky choice, you have a reliable resource and directory to help you find robust information on the subject.
Ready to feel informed, empowered and confident heading into birth and postpartum?
Join us inside The Mama Hive mama, we are waiting for you!
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