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Birth Disappointment: When all doesn’t go to plan…
The Birthing Journey is all about sharing information and positive, incredible birth stories in the hope that others may experience the same joy and empowerment

How to Grow Stronger as a Couple – The Infertility Roller Coaster
When you’re riding the infertility roller coaster, it can be tough on you both individually and as a couple. Unfortunately, I have known couples who

Birth Preferences
An important aspect of our Calmbirth classes was preparing our birth preferences or intentions. These have also been known as birth plans but the word

Position is Everything
Before we start, I have a question for you. When you picture yourself giving birth, what position do you see yourself in…? If you’re anything

The reality of pregnancy and birth
The main concerns I receive in my quest to educate and empower women in calm, positive birthing relate to the what if’s: What if things

Creating a calm & comfortable birthing environment
It’s time to move into the birthing suite! How exciting! The goal of course is to stay as calm, composed and confident as possible but,

Hi, I'm Carinya!
…and these are my two cherubs! Together with my husband, we longed for and dreamt of these babes for many years… a roller-coaster of emotions that ultimately led us to the miracles of modern day science: IVF/ICSI.
Join me as I share my journey of infertility and IVF as well as my two incredible, calm, natural and pain-free births (yes, you read that right!).
I believe that my amazing birthing experiences resulted largely from being both intentional and informed… two things that every expectant woman can be.
Thanks for being here! xo