Sydney Antenatal & Parenting Classes That Prepare You for Birth and Beyond

A Good Comprehensive Guide on the right path to increase knowledge, confidence and enhance your relationship during Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenthood weeks

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Congratulations on your pregnancy, what a wonderful season you are in!

Whether this is your first baby or you are hoping for a different experience this time around, welcome, you belong here.

If you are ready to step away from dramatic birth stories and surround yourself with refreshing, realistic and genuinely positive preparation, the kind that gives you practical tools and inspires your partner to feel confident and involved, then you have found exactly the right place.

From the warm and relaxed setting of her Sutherland home, Julie Clarke guides expectant couples through pregnancy, labour and the early weeks of parenting with clear, practical, evidence-based education. Having spent 12 years teaching “Having a Baby” antenatal classes within the hospital system, attended births as a doula and welcomed over 10,000 couples through her courses, she brings both professional insight and steady, personal reassurance to every single class.

Childbirth does not have to be something you simply get through or survive. It can be something you genuinely feel ready for, approach with calm and even look forward to. When you understand what is happening in your body, fear softens. And when fear softens, confidence has room to grow.

Julie’s boutique classes are warm, relaxed and unhurried, held in small groups so you will never feel like a number. You will learn what is normal, what to expect, how to navigate the maternity system and how to respond calmly, not just on the day of birth but at 2am when your baby has other plans for the night.

This is not a season for overwhelm. It is a season for steady, experienced guidance from someone who has spent over 30 years helping couples move from uncertainty into the birth room feeling calm, connected and genuinely ready.

Julie looks forward to welcoming you and your partner and helping you prepare for the arrival of your beautiful baby.

Birth, Baby Care & Parenting Courses for Every Stage

Julie offers a range of antenatal and parenting classes designed to meet you wherever you are in your journey. Whether you are a first-time parent navigating a world of unknowns or preparing for a second baby with a clearer sense of what you want this time, there is a course shaped for you.

Every course is evidence-based, aligned with the World Health Organisation, the Australian Breastfeeding Association and current research.

Transition into Parenthood

The Complete Antenatal Course

Julie’s most loved course and the one most couples begin with.

Across your choice of one or two days, she guides you through everything from recognising the early signs of labour and active birth techniques, to the practicalities of feeding, settling and caring for your newborn at home.

Partners complete this course knowing clearly how to show up and couples leave feeling far more like a team.

Mindful Hypnobirth Course

Relaxation & Breathing for Birth

Julie’s Mindful Hypnobirth course covers everything from understanding how stress hormones affect labour, to practical breathing techniques partners can guide in real time and visualisation exercises that quietly turn anxiety into focused calm. Even the most sceptical partners find themselves genuinely relaxed by the end of the day.

Midwives across Sydney immediately recognise the difference when a couple arrives prepared with these skills.

Planned Caesarean Course

Baby Care & Recovery

A dedicated course covering baby care and parenting essentials for families with a planned C-section. Feeding, sleeping, settling, wrapping, bathing and bonding are all covered in detail, with particular attention to the practicalities of caring for a newborn in the weeks following surgery.

Also open to adoption families, surrogacy families, grandparents and anyone welcoming a new baby who wants thorough, hands-on preparation.

What Couples Say After Attending Julie’s Antenatal Courses

Over 10,000 couples have completed Julie’s courses and more than 120 five-star Google reviews tell the story far better than any brochure could. Here is what some of her couples have shared.

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Jewelay

4 weeks ago

My husband and I attended the Mindful Hypnobirth Course and left feeling so much more confident and prepared for birth. Julie is incredibly knowledgeable, and her real-life examples, helpful resources, and ongoing support offered really reinforces that expertise. The course environment itself was so calming, and Julie’s warm, reassuring nature made it easy to relax and fully engage in the experience. We walked away feeling empowered, informed, and genuinely excited for the journey ahead. I can’t recommend Julie and her services highly enough!

Marini Syarif

1 month ago

We had such a wonderful experience with Julie’s hypnobirthing session. She made both my husband and I feel so much more empowered and confident heading into birth, which was something I really needed. Julie taught us invaluable techniques around relaxation, visualisation, and breathing that have genuinely helped ease my anxiety about the birthing day. Her approach is calm, supportive, and incredibly reassuring. She is kind, easy to talk to, completely non-judgemental, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. What I especially appreciated is that she offers a different and more holistic perspective compared to standard hospital classes. I would highly recommend Julie to any expecting parents — it’s absolutely worth the investment. Thank you Julie 🌺 ❤️ for being part of our journey and sharing with us your wisdom.

Harold Jaramillo

1 month ago

I recently attended a hypnobirthing class with Julie Clarke last Sunday, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. Julie was so welcoming and genuinely hospitable, it immediately put both my wife and me at ease. Her knowledge of hypnobirthing and childbirth was next level. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand but still really empowering. The techniques she taught gave my wife practical tools to stay calm, focused, and confident during childbirth, which honestly made a huge difference in how we’re both feeling about the big day. You can tell Julie is passionate about what she does, and she creates such a supportive environment. I’d highly recommend her class to any expecting parents who want to feel more prepared and in control going into birth. Thank you so much Julie ❤️

Lucy Long

2 months ago

We had such a wonderful experience with Julie Clarke as our antenatal class teacher. She created a warm, friendly, and incredibly welcoming environment from the very start, which immediately put us at ease. As first-time parents without family nearby, we came into the class feeling quite unsure and not knowing what to expect. Julie shared an incredible amount of knowledge in such a clear, supportive, and reassuring way, making everything feel much more manageable and far less overwhelming. We left the course feeling confident, informed, and genuinely prepared for what’s ahead. We’re so grateful for Julie’s guidance and would recommend her to any expectant parents.

Muna

3 months ago

Having used Julie's services ( Transition to Parenthood and Hypno Birthing classes) for both my first and now my second child, I can say with certainty that this is the best investment a mother can make. Her courses provide a powerful voice for the unborn and gave me the education I needed to persist with a natural birth. She is incredibly calm, thorough, and passionate about what she does. Most importantly, she taught me how to replace fear and anxiety with total trust in the process. Instead of letting others make decisions for me during labor, I felt empowered to take charge of my own story. Her support doesn't end at birth, either—her genuine love for babies and her craft shines through in the postpartum care she provides. I recommend her to every mother-to-be I meet!

WeOne

3 months ago

I cannot recommend Julie's services and courses highly enough. I have done TIP and Hypno birth courses with my 1st child and now my second. To me, her teaching feels like a voice for the unborn, providing the clarity and strength needed to navigate birth with confidence. Investing in her education was easily the best decision I made for my journey; it gave me the knowledge and the persistence I needed to achieve the natural birth I had hoped for. I believe every mother-to-be should take these courses. They empower you to make your own educated decisions during labor, rather than leaving those moments to chance or the influence of others. Beyond the preparation, her genuine passion for her work and her love for babies shines through. She continued to support me long after my first baby arrived, which built a level of trust that is hard to find. I’ve already recommended her to several pregnant friends and will continue to do so!

T&M Feros

5 months ago

Julie’s kind and compassionate nature ensures you will make an instant connection with her. She goes above and beyond to ensure you have the knowledge and the tools to prepare your body and mind for your upcoming labour and delivery. My husband and I are feeling both calm and excited about the upcoming birth of our baby thanks to Julie and we have been recommending this course to everyone we know! We cannot thank her enough 🙂

Indi Heald

5 months ago

We recently did a private class with Julie, and it was an absolutely beautiful experience. From the moment we met her, Julie’s warmth, passion, and radiant energy filled the space. She generously shared her knowledge and wisdom in a way that felt both grounded and inspiring, creating a safe and uplifting environment for learning and connection. It was clear how deeply she cares about what she does, and that passion is truly contagious. We are so grateful for the time she gave us and for the experience we shared. We highly recommend Julie to anyone looking for an authentic, enriching, and heart-centred experience. Thank you, Julie, it was such a pleasure.

Cory Greatrex

6 months ago

We both left Julie’s Hypnobirthing class feeling confident, educated and my wife was incredibly empowered. Julie has a wealth of knowledge and provides helpful tips and advice that extend beyond labour and into pregnancy and parenting. The class is very personalised and Julie is very personable giving a feeling of security and connection, and that she genuinely cares about your birth experience. Both my wife and I have strategies and techniques to help achieve our birthing goals and I would highly recommend Julie’s Hypnobirthing and introduction to parenthood classes to all new parents! The knowledge is invaluable!

Gigi Tam

9 months ago

Attended Julie's class with my husband and found it informative and a very relaxed way to learn about hypnobirth. Julie was very generous sharing her experience and knowledge with us and you could see the passion she has for her job! We left feeling calmer and ready for the next part of our journey.

Greta Acaite

9 months ago

Just did the Mindful Hypnobirth course with Julie and absolutely loved it. So real, so empowering, and somehow made us excited (not terrified 😅) about birth. Julie’s energy is unmatched. Highly recommend to every parent-to-be! Thanks again, Julie! So grateful 💕

Laxi Castle

10 months ago

She is an angel sent from heaven to ground women into what we supposed to do. To birth with courage , love and understanding of our natural beings. Julie goes the extra mile , she is passionate , very wise and she will guide you into the right path to have a beautiful birth experience.

Pei Boccanfuso

11 months ago

Had a great experience with Julie preparing us for our first baby. Thanks so much for al the helpful tips and insights into parenting , C section and breastfeeding . Feeling more prepared and glad to have a workbook to navigate us through this exciting chapter of our lives. Thanks so much Julie

Shamiso Dingani

11 months ago

Julie Clarke offers the most comprehensive antenatal classes available on birthing and transitioning to parenthood. Her ability to break down complex information into clear, practical insights is remarkable — a true reflection and testament of her many years of experience and education. The knowledge she shares will equip you with the confidence to create a lovely birthing experience and to approach birth in a way that aligns more closely with nature and your own intuition. We first completed Julie’s course five years ago in preparation for our first child and recently returned for a refresher as we prepare to welcome our second. Once again, we feel informed, empowered, and ready for this next chapter. I would highly recommend Julie to any expecting parents seeking quality antenatal education. Both her Pregnancy and Birthing and Transition to Parenthood courses are essential — they leave you feeling truly prepared confident and empowered!

Quincy Phan

12 months ago

My fiancé and I are so glad we attended Julie’s hypnobirthing class to prepare for the birth of our first child. Julie is warm, caring, and open-minded, and she creates such a safe and supportive environment for learning. The pre-reading materials, in-class slides, breathing exercises, and take-home tools were all incredibly informative, practical, and insightful. We especially loved the birth stories Julie shared—they were inspiring and grounding. We left the class feeling confident, reassured, and excited. We highly recommend this course to any couple preparing for a natural birth.

Gemma de la Hoyde

1 year ago

Had an amazing mindful hypnobirth class with Julie! She made us feel so much more prepared and knowledgeable towards what to expect for the birth of our first baby. She answered all our questions and shared so many insightful stories and tips. Would definitely recommend her service! Thanks again Julie 🙂

tijana novkovic

1 year ago

I would highly recommend attending Julie’s class. My Husband and I learned so much about all aspects of the birthing journey and what we can expect in hospital settings. It helped me feel more empowered and in control, and gave me a good foundation to consider/analyse other information I have come across from other sources since the class. Julie is very generous with the take home resources and have been useful to look back on. The class was easy to get to, taking place in a calming, comfortable and welcoming setting. Above all, Julie is a knowledgeable, caring and dedicated facilitator that gave us a fantastic experience. Thank you, Julie ! Xxx

Laura Raymond

1 year ago

My husband and I attended Julie's Transition to parenthood class and felt we learnt alot of new and helpful information about what to expect looking after newborn. We left feeling more prepared for the challenges of being first time parents. Julie has a very warm and engaging teaching style. We are glad we got to attend her class.

Stephen Cheung

1 year ago

★★★★★ Highly Recommend for Expecting Twin Parents! My wife and I attended Julie’s Transition into Parenthood with Twins course, and it was an incredibly valuable experience. As first-time parents expecting identical twins, we had so many questions and concerns. Julie’s knowledge, experience, and supportive approach made us feel much more prepared and confident about what’s ahead. The course was practical, well-structured, and full of useful insights—from pregnancy and birth to newborn care and managing life with twins. Julie created a warm and welcoming environment where we felt comfortable asking anything. We walked away feeling reassured and empowered. If you’re expecting twins, I highly recommend this course. Thanks, Julie, for all your guidance and support!

Stefan

2 years ago

My wife and I had the pleasure of attending Julie’s two classes—Transition into Parenthood and Mindful Hypnobirth—in December 2023, and we are very grateful for the experience. Going in, I had expected antenatal courses in general to be fairly dry, but Julie’s teaching style is anything but that. Her approach is conversational, warm, and engaging, making what was a lot of new information for us feel relatable and easy to absorb. Julie shared many personal anecdotes from her extensive experience as an educator, doula, and a mother, and work in a maternity hospital, which really helped bring the material to life. The pregnancy journey—especially in the lead-up to the birth—felt stressful and full of unknowns, but after the courses, we left feeling empowered and ready. In the months that followed, and especially in the early days with our baby boy, we often found ourselves referring back to Julie’s course books and what she taught us. This helped us feel confident in knowing what to do. While we initially didn’t plan to hire a doula for the birth, after spending time with Julie during the classes we felt confident that having her there would help us. Julie’s presence during the birth was invaluable. She provided calm, reassuring support for my wife throughout the labor, and her expertise gave both of us confidence and peace of mind. We feel that this was one of the best decisions we made during the pregnancy, and that Julie made a huge difference to us having a positive birth experience. We can’t recommend Julie enough to any expecting parents!

Anna Hibl

2 years ago

I absolutely loved my experience with Julie! I took her birth and postpartum doula course and it was very informative and super fun!

Belinda Nguyen

2 years ago

My husband and I attended Julie’s hypnobirth and transition into parenthood courses in Dec ‘23 to prepare for the birth of our first child in Feb ‘24. Prior to the classes, we were both nervous and wanted to arm ourselves with as much information as soon as possible to prepare us for anything that might happen during labour. Julie’s calm demeanour, infinite amount of knowledge, experience and genuine care for the couples/support people attending her courses was amazing. Her course materials provided extensive information and we have referred to them many times pre labour and for the first 12 weeks post labour. We initially didn’t plan to have a doula as part of our birthing team however following the courses, we felt it would be remiss if we didn’t ask Julie to be our doula as we connected so profoundly to her teachings. Her wisdom and practical advice helped prepare both my husband and I for the smoothest, speediest labour. Even with a few, minor hiccups with the OB during the actual labour itself, Julie’s presence and gentle encouragement was quintessential in turning it into an overall positive experience. I would recommend Julie’s courses and her doula service in a heartbeat! Thanks a million Julie xx

Bryce Edwards

2 years ago

My partner and I attended both the Transition into Parenthood & the Mindful Hypnobirthing courses and then followed on with Julie’s doula services for the birth of our first child. I managed a big psychological 180, going from overwhelmed and nervous to confident and well prepared to support mum through each phase of the birth. Thanks so much Julie.

Emily Spaseski

2 years ago

Julie is such a caring, doting woman. We are so blessed to have her through this journey. She has so much knowledge and experience. I highly recommend her courses and if uou have the opportunity to be your doula.

Michalina Ziemba

2 years ago

My partner and I attended Julie's hypnobirth and transition into parenting courses and we found them incredibly beneficial for multiple reasons, here are the hey highlights: 1. As a first time mum I was quite anxious about pregnancy and birth, the classes helped me get into a more positive mindset, it was a transformational experience for me. 2. The time spent in the classes was a wonderful bonding experience with my partner and allowed us to connect and align on a deeper level. 3. All resources provided during the course, especially the books, were a helpful source of reference and we revisited the content frequently as we went through the stages of pregnancy and birth. We found that the sessions were a nice positive counterbalance to forums where people mostly comment on problems, they were also aligned with the guidance provided at prenatal classes at the hospital that we atteneded later.

2 years ago

We did the two courses Mindful Hypnobirth plus Transition into Parenthood and it was a wonderful experience - Julie is kind and a great educator, full of knowledge and was able to point us in the right direction if we needed further help. The course resources were very helpful and we used them a lot to prepare for the arrival of our Bub. Thank you Julie for sharing your knowledge to help us become more confident parents!

Noni Noble

2 years ago

I did Julie's calm birth course. It's been a few years now . My anxiety was very high. I was scared of the unknown! I walked out of Julie's class relaxed & excited I didn't have a birth plan. I just listened to my body ! Julie is amazing 🙏❤️ Thank you. I highly recommend

Sarah Perry

3 years ago

My husband and I attended Julie's Hypnobirthing and Transition into Parenthood two day courses and learnt so much. Julie removed any fear I had of birth and I went into my birth with confidence and calmness. I birthed my baby boy via a natural water birth which I would not have thought I could have achieved without attending Julie's course. Julie was so lovely, warm and welcoming and the course was engaging and very relevant. Thank you, Julie.

Brittanie Clut

3 years ago

I just finished my 5 day Birth & Postpartum doula course with Julie. I enjoyed it immensely. It was relaxed, thorough and at times emotional. We learnt so much just from her stories alone. She has an abundance of incredible stories from her many years of experience that she shared with us. She is a great story teller, I love how passionate she is, I left feeling happy, inspired & so motivated to get started on my own business. Plus massive bonus, her beautiful fur baby Honey was just SO sweet (photo included)

Lauren Williams

4 years ago

I'm incredibly grateful for the support of Julie throughout my pregnancy and birth. My husband and I attended Julie's hypnobirth and transition into parenting courses, and she attended my sons birth as our doula. Feeling nervous about my first birth I was looking for a better and more supportive approach, I'm so glad I found Julie! She has an amazing amount of knowledge and experience and a genuine passion for supporting couples. Julie's teaching gave us the confidence to navigate the medical system and her calm and loving nature made it such an enjoyable time - even with a late pregnancy breech presentation thrown into the mix! The wisdom and knowledge she passed on through our countless conversations gave us the confidence to advocate for ourselves. My nervousness slowly turned into excitement as I prepared for birth and becoming a Mother. Her coaching and practical advice fully prepared my husband for birth, he was such a support through my labour and it was such a positive and bonding experience for us. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Julie and her courses. Thanks Julie! Xx

Pia Tallent

4 years ago

Julie has been instrumental for me achieving my dream birth. I had a c-section with my first baby and was hoping to have a VBAC with my second. With Julie’s guidance, advice, care and knowledge, I had a VBAC 🤗. Julie attended my sons birth as our doula. My husband and I highly recommend Julie. Her kind, calm, caring and knowledgeable nature were key to our successful navigation of the medical system to be in the right place to have a VBAC. I was in the private system and moved to the public in the 39th week of my pregnancy when I realised that it was most likely I would have to have a c-section if I stayed where I was. Thank you so much Julie for all of your encouragement, sharing of your knowledge, all the time that you took for phone calls, messaging, attending our sons birth and your ongoing support. It has made a huge difference to our family’s life, having your support and guidance 🥰 I feel so empowered having achieved my dream birth and that is a feeling I hold dearly and will for the rest of my life. I first met Julie when my husband and I attended her wonderful mindful hypnobirthing course. It was so insightful into having a calm birth and I felt so empowered to achieve my VBAC dream after this course. We attended Julie’s Transition to parent course also which gave my husband and I loads of tips and support on all areas of labour, birth, bringing baby home and up to 5 years old. I use the booklet that I received at this course regularly to refer back to or find out information about different aspects baby care. Thank you! 🥰

Ally Cooper

4 years ago

I recently did my birth doula and postpartum doula training with Julie! I had a fabulous experience. The course was in so much detail and it was also amazing as I could do it at my own pace whilst I also attended to other commitments. I have learnt so much and I am so looking forward to putting my certification to practice 😍 I would highly recommend Julie and her services to anyone. She was always available for help when I needed it too and still follows up which I so appreciate 🙂 Thank you Julie xx

Olga Turitsyna

4 years ago

Julie is truly amazing at what she does and her passion to help those she meets comes through instantly. Her knowledge about all things pregnancy, birth, labour, hypnobirthing, hospital systems, parenting is outstanding as is her ability to help people feel comfortable enough to talk about all the awkward parts of pregnancy and birth! My husband and I first signed up for her Hypnobirthing Course, which really took away my fear of birth and helped my husband feel confident in how to support me. We then signed up for her Transition to Parenthood course a few weeks later at which point Julie helped us with navigating and grounding during unexpected complications, something that was way beyond the scope of the course but helped us tremendously. Thank you Julie from Olga and Josh x

Barbara Borecka

4 years ago

Both me and my husband were a bit anxious about labour and birth after hearing traumatic birth stories and all possible complications from other people, but Julie's course definitely calmed us down and showed us that birth can be a wonderful, natural experience. I personally really enjoyed the labour and birth guided visualisation and lovely ideas of how the partner can be involved in the process. I would recommend the course to anyone who feels overwhelmed and scared of natural birth.

Angela Duce

5 years ago

Julie Clarke has been so kind, warm & welcoming. She is professional yet personable, and she has an incredible amount of valuable experience around birth — she knows her stuff and I feel I can put total trust in what she teaches. I have felt so grateful to have learnt from her. She’s been supportive, understanding, and just all round wonderful. She is a gem that anyone giving birth or wanting to become a birth doula would be lucky to learn from 🙂

Veronika Vlasic

5 years ago

Me and my husband attended all 3 Julie’s courses - Transition to parenthood (2 days) and Mindful Hypnobirth (1 day). We couldn’t be more happier with the outcome of these courses. Julie is one amazing and very experienced woman. Her knowledge about birth preparation, labor and babies is incredible. Thanks to her I don’t fear anything anymore and Im excited for my labor. My husband enjoyed it as well! We strongly recommend Julie’s courses and we are so ready for our baby to come in 2 weeks!

Magda Lubera

5 years ago

We can’t recommend the Julies Hypnoborthing course enough!! The course was amazing and provided us with the perfect amount of information and encouragement for going into labor. We feel so much more confident & empowered with the information Julie shared with us. Would recommend to anyone! Thank you so much Julie!! Magda & Maciej

Ilaria Barbitta

5 years ago

I chose to do the online course since Julie is located in a different state. All the materials were received quickly and Julie was always available for clarifications and questions. This is a basic course to start the doula experience, however considering the price it covered all the necessary aspects.

Melissa Hillegers

5 years ago

Karolina Whittaker

5 years ago

My husband and I completed the 1 day Transition into Parenthood class as we are expecting our first baby and we both found the class to be very informative and useful for both the labour side and post birth. Julie was a very knowledgeable teacher and encouraged lots of questions and would not hesitate in recommending this course to other first time parents.

Daniella Abirached

5 years ago

Wow I don’t know where to start First I’d love to dedicate this review not only for the amazing knowledge I was able to gain from Julie but to Julie here self. What an amazing person, her energy is just unconditional love. This course has given my husband and I so much confidence with our home birth, it has given me peace of mind for my birthing day. Even outside of birthing I just feel there is so much information you can use in everyday life. I highly highly recommend Julie Clarke. She has worked hard to make her class amazing but also the atmosphere. I’m so grateful to have been able to attend this class, thank you Julie Clarke you are making such a difference in this world and in this moment to me xx

dayna porter

5 years ago

Julie is an incredible women who has given us the confidence to head into the birth of our first child with a wealth of knowledge and an overwhelming sense of calm. Her birth courses are detailed yet extremely easy to follow, all set within a warm, relaxed and homely environment. Thank you so much Julie, we appreciate you preparing us for our next journey ❤️

Simone Rizzuto

5 years ago

I attended Julie's Transition into Parenthood 2 day course and 1 day Hypnobirthing course to prepare for the birth of our first baby. Julie's class was extremely informative and empowering. I went from absolutely dreading labour and birth to the extent that I refused to talk about it, to feeling calm and confident. Julie's class also empowers birth partners to take a really active and involved role in helping with birth and newborn care. The class materials are also very helpful to read through as you get closer to birth. I also can't thank Julie enough for her generosity of letting me call with questions and to discuss my options as I prepared to give birth.

Mr T

5 years ago

My partner and I found the the course to be really informative. Julie was amazing, knowledgeable and managed to keep all participants engaged. Our concerns and questions around the whole birthing/labour process have been shed and as all questions answered. I would definitely recommend any expected parents to attend

Emma Page

5 years ago

Julie is empathic, deeply knowledgeable and an excellent public speaker and teacher. She imparts wisdom with calm confidence and a good dose of humour. Highly recommend the hypnobirthing course for any parent-to-be to understand how to prepare for labour, including using a raft of simple tools to create a safe, grounding and loving birth experience.

Tamara Jellema

5 years ago

I completed my birth and postnatal Doula training with Julie. It was fantastic to learn within an intimate group, allowing time to dive deep into areas as needed and ask as many questions as we wanted. Even better - I was able to bring my 3m old baby along for the training! Julie has a great evidence-based approach to her teaching combined with such a depth of experience. I would definitely recommend the Doula training to those interested.

Danica Moore

5 years ago

If you are considering doing the Birth and Post Natal Training Courses with Julie, I would love to share my experience with you. I first wanted to become a Doula because working as a nurse in birthing suites, I observed a gap between the medical care provided for the safe delivery of baby, and the emotional needs and support of the mother. I felt I could provide a more rewarding experience for both the parents, and myself being a Doula. I looked around at all the courses and chose this one because Julie made it personal. I wasn't talking or enrolling online with no personal contact. Julie was in contact with me the whole way through the enrollment process, and available at any time if I needed support. I contacted Julie and she was so authentic and genuine, I knew I wanted to work and study her course. She displayed the same compassion and connection that is needed as a doula.... And she was treating her students in the same manner. That was the stand out for me! Her attitude, service and responses to me were timely and so easily accessible! She was also extremely encouraging. When I received my Doula kit package I felt incredibly grateful - the resources were way beyond I ever expected. The best part was a book she included in the course that educates the doula on the Fathers side of things - this makes the course completely holistic in my opinion. Other courses I looked at only focused on supporting the mother who is birthing.... This is one of the stand out features of studying with Julie! I would recommend that if you have ever had a dream of becoming a Doula - reach out to Julie and ask questions! She will reply with encouraging yet honest answers, and that gave me confidence in her as my trainer!!

Allan Pham

5 years ago

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! My wife and I attended Julie's 1-Day class. We applied everything she had taught us and had a wonderful birthing experience. The midwifes said that we did so well it's like we already knew what we were doing.

Rachel Sheridan

5 years ago

Julie is very experienced and knowledgeable. We felt very welcomed and safe to ask any questions. Was an awesome group and came home feeling more confident in myself and what we can achieve. Thanks Julie for your kindness 😊

Oliver Daly

5 years ago

We attended Julies Hypnoborthing course on the weekend and found it to be incredibly informative. Would recommend to anyone!

Safa Bakhtiari

5 years ago

Julie is truly an expert in what she does. Highly recommend her classes. Very engaging and informative.

Charlotte Nielsen

5 years ago

We can’t recommend the Transition into Parenthood course enough!! The course was amazing and provided us with the perfect amount of information and encouragement for going into labour and parenthood. We used so much of what we had learned on the day, and I honestly believe we owe a lot of credit to Julie for having a natural and easy labour. 5 months later, our bub was going through a terrible sleep regression - waking up every 45 mins at night for 6 weeks 🙁 . Julie came to our house and provided guidance for both mum and bub. Within 3 days our little one was only waking up once a night and both mum & bub were feeling so much better. Thank you Julie - you’re the best!!!!

daniel hjortflod

5 years ago

Thanks to Julie’s classes, my wife and I were the perfect level of informed for our first bub. I would highly recommend anyone who is expecting to give Julie’s classes a go. She runs through everything in the right level of detail and her book gives you plenty of good tips and info. Thanks Julie! You are the best.

Madeleine Amaro

5 years ago

Both the transition to parenthood and the hypnobirthing, were amazing courses which really complimented each other! We came to the weekend knowing very little about the whole labour and birthing process, with alot of fear. After just the first day we were felt confident and empowered and even excited for the next chapter! Both myself and my partner felt we both knew the important role we played, and how it is very much a beautiful team effort! Julie is so kind, funny and easy! She made the 2 days very easy and enjoyable! Thank you for giving us this knowledge and skills, I feel it is abit like a super power, that everyone should have! It is true knowledge is power! Mad and Jon

Taylor M

6 years ago

100% recommend! If you are thinking about doing a hypnobirthing course, I highly suggest Julie’s course. She makes you feel very comfortable and welcome and you leave with so much knowledge and confidence.

Miss Dakota

6 years ago

We can say enough good things about Julie! Her vast knowledge and experience equipped us with the confidence and know how to welcome our 1st child. Initially I was researching mom-to-be classes & came across hypnobirthing then to Julie. Noticing that Julie also was a parenting educator we decided to take the bundle course. We were in awe of Julie's passion & abundance of knowledge that she shared. My husband won't stop talking about it! We would have loved to have Julie as our doula but due to covid it is not possible, however we are comforted in knowing Julie is just a phone call away. We recommend Julie's course & services to new parents or parents seeking a doula. Julie is just incredible , as is her course. The class room is shared with other couples in a cozy, friendly & free environment. The extra touches are just perfect! (you will have to experience it for yourself!) THANK YOU JULIE!!! Charlie & Dakota

Illi N

6 years ago

HIGHLY RECOMMEND JULIE & HER CLASSES! With tight schedules and even tighter budgets, my husband and I were hesitant about booking an antenatal class, but wow— this was so worth it! We feel educated, informed, empowered, and excited! Any nerves have been replaced by eagerness and instead of being scared, we feel prepared 🙂 Julie is an absolute delight and makes the learning process fun. She’s easy to talk to and so accomodating. Thank you so, so much, Julie! 🤍

Mel

6 years ago

I’m so grateful that my husband & I did the transition into parenthood course with Julie. We feel so much more confident & empowered with the information Julie shared with us. We felt really comfortable as soon as we walked in the room and to meet other couples was great. For Julie to still be so passionate about what she teaches after 30 years is amazing & really inspiring. I would highly recommended this course for first time parents. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

K Sinha

6 years ago

Fantastic classes! My husband and I attended both the Transition to parenthood and hypnobirthing and felt very much less anxious and better prepared to manage this new phase of life. Julie’s classes are smattered with personal stories which help drive home the point - she also spent a lot of time answering our questions. The classes are worth the time and definitely recommended

Michelle Ceo

6 years ago

We thoroughly enjoyed the Transition into Parenthood course. The course was informative, light hearted and a lot fun! Julie has helped us to feel empowered as parents to be and we are so glad to have a better understanding of our options. Julie has a wonderful teaching style and helped us to feel more at ease with our journey ahead. The course resources are also fantastic. Thank you Julie!

AJ Hugo

6 years ago

We completed the TIP course and loved Julie's resources, the cosy, positive atmosphere and environment for learning. Super informative and lots of takeaways particularly for first time parents!

Ashleigh Borg

6 years ago

We loved Julie’s Mindful Hypnobirthing course. We have come away with so many skills and feel much more prepared going into childbirth.

Dion Clewett

6 years ago

The Transition into Parenthood course provided by Julie was amazing and very informative. She is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We have a unique baby situation and she was able to adapt and inform us on the best ways to raise our baby and brain storm ideas and suggest ways to navigate through our different situation. The topics covered were so helpful and she was willing to answer any question asked, no matter what it was. The room where the course is held is very welcoming and comfortable. We would recommend Julie's course to every new parent.

Lisa Whitty

6 years ago

Julie's class was inspirational. I thought I was prepared after the Hypnobirthing class but continuing to the Transition into Parenthood class was a real eye-opener. Hypnobirthing was amazing, Julie has such an open style teaching, you can tell she is a spectacular doula. Transition to Parenthood taught us about what happens when the baby comes, which I feel is overlooked in preparation for birth. Julie has a wealth of knowledge and her positive attitude is very special. I would definitely recommend all of Julie's classes and am very much looking forward to the birth day of our son

Mark Scotto Di Perta

6 years ago

Exceptional course, providing insights into hospital births that you would otherwise not know of. Highly recommend this course, particularly for new parents-to-be.

Shelley McDonald

6 years ago

Toni Moala

6 years ago

Highly recommend! Drastically changed our experience for the better. We are forever grateful.

Franciele Diogo (Fran Diogo)

6 years ago

We had the most amazing experience as Julie's clients for the Transition into Parenthood course. Being first time parents everything seems a bit daunting but Julie has a special personable and positive approach, sharing her years of experience and helping us believe it's possible to make this delicate period of life a special one. We feel better prepared for the upcoming birth and first few months of our baby girl's life! I wished everyone could have such a great coach for parenthood - the world would be a better place! We can't commend Julie enough 🙂

Chelsea Whiting

6 years ago

We picked Julie's Hypno Birthing course as she was local and the reviews were excellent. Julie provided information that empowered my partner and I for the whole birthing process as this is our first we had no idea what to expect. I feel equipped for the birth process and I’m feeling very confident.

Queenie Tran

6 years ago

Julie delivers her courses in such a warm, professional and relatable way. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience. The environment she presents her courses in is inviting and comfortable, making the experience such a pleasure. This is our second time doing a course with Julie and we are so glad we chose to come back to her, even though there were so many other options much closer to our home. Once again, we walked away feeling confident and determined to have a calm, in control and positive birthing experience. Wouldn’t do the course with anyone else!

Tony Green

7 years ago

My partner and I chose Julie's course after seeing the amazing reviews and knew we couldn't go wrong. We were right!!! Even though we had done a hospital course, we were really no better equipped to handle the birth of our first child. We still had many questions and wanted different options, methods and opinions. Julie gave us practical tips and easy to learn strategies on how to manage the labour and know what to do, when and how to do it. The course was held in a really cosy, homely room which made it very easy to learn and I felt extremely comfortable to ask questions. My partner struggles with sitting down at this stage of the pregnancy, so it was great that she could move around freely and use the cushions provided, for her comfort. From a mans perspective, i am now far more confident about being involved and better able to prove support to my partner through the birth and advocating for how we want our birth experience to be. Thanks Julie!!!!

Tania S

7 years ago

We booked Julie's course after doing the hospital's 2 week course but still feeling completely unprepared for how to manage the birth of our daughter. After much research and seeing all of the positive feedback, we decided on Julie's new hypnobirthing course. We walked away from Julie's amazing course with easy, practical strategies to ensure the calmest, most memorable birth experience. The confidence that my partner and I both now have in each other, our roles and how to communicate what we want is fantastic. Thank you Julie!

Yehudit Khodor

7 years ago

We did the two day hypnobirthing course. I went to learn techniques to cope in labour and for my partner to learn more about labour. The whole course just made sense. It did not feel like a ‘lesson’. We were comfortable and happy and time just flew. Highly recommend this course especially with Julie as the teacher.

Joyce Lam

7 years ago

The best thing my husband and I did during pregnancy was attend Julie Clarke's Mindful HypnoBirth and Transition to Parenthood classes. Not only did we learn a lot in both courses but Julie had an amazing way of delivering the information that did not seem overwhelming at all; more like story telling which is why we thoroughly enjoyed the three weekends we spent with her and the other couples we met. Everything we learnt has been so useful. There have been so many times we've said to each other "oh yes, Julie did say this would happen and we need to do this...". Julie has given us so much confidence and new skills to deal with this life changing event. We've been able to work as a team and enjoy this special time together adjusting to being a family of three. But the most important thing that we feel grateful towards Julie for is how she advised and reassured us on the phone when we contacted her from the hospital. I was admitted into hospital after doctors were concerned with some bleeding and wanted to induce me. I was feeling vulnerable at the time and not sure what to do. My usually non-confrontational husband totally stepped up and advocated for me as he discussed other options with the medical staff. We contacted Julie at the time and she was so wonderful and reassuring. She made time to speak to us and checked in afterwards. We ended up having a pleasant birth experience according to our wishes with the support of medical staff. This was only possible because we felt informed and empowered after learning so much from Julie and her classes.

Olivia Zen-Aloush

7 years ago

I loved Julie's doula course so much! I was nervous about doing the course, but the second I met Julie I felt comfortable and relaxed. The course was easy to follow, especially for beginners and not daunting in the slightest. The information was very thorough and Julie went through every section with me, ensuring I felt confident in what I was learning. Julie is a kind, amazing teacher and her home has a wonderful atmosphere making the whole experience very positive for me. I am so happy that I did this course, even though I do not have children yet it made me realise that I do have choice about my birth experience in the future. I see Julie as a mentor and definitely will go to her in the future if I need advice. I am so excited to have my doula certificate and can't wait to put what I have learnt to use. Thank you Julie!

E. G

7 years ago

I can't believe people have babies without doing this course! The knowledge we gained will help us make informed and better decisions from the birthing process to parenthood.

Kerri Michael

7 years ago

I'm currently doing my Doula training with Julie & couldn't recommend her highly enough. I've been looking at training for some time, and after speaking with Julie I immediately knew she was the one. The level of support that is given is incredible, & I know will this continue throughout my journey. Everything from enrolment right through to asking what I have thought was silly questions I have continually felt supported & encouraged. The course is easy to understand and informative all rolled into one. Highly recommended!

Angeline Snopovs

7 years ago

Doing the birth doula course. I have found Julie to be super helpful and very friendly. Even though we have never actually meet I find I can ask her anything. Anything I've been unsure of she has helped me out with. I am finding the course easy to follow, enjoyable and possible to fit into my everyday life even with 8 kids! The enrollment form was quite interesting and different in a good way. Really happy I found this course. Thank you.

Lee Duncan

7 years ago

My husband and I did Julie's Mindful Hypnobirth and Transition into Parenthood course when we were expecting our 2nd child. The Hypnobirth course was instrumental in having the birthing experience I wanted and gave my husband the skills to support me during labour. I recommend this course to all expecting parents as you will not only leave with a lot of knowledge but also a feeling of empowerment and gratitude for each other. Thank you Julie for helping make our 2nd journey so joyous and positive.

Lis J

7 years ago

I did Julie’s class back in April when I was 28 weeks pregnant. It was fantastic! It really helped me and my partner not only throughout the birth but also in the final trimester of pregnancy. I wasn’t looking forward to labour before the course and I remember walking out of Julie’s class thinking I/we can do this!! Even though my labour was a long one after being induced and ended in the operating theatre I would not have changed a bit! It was a beautiful calm experience and I’m proud to be able to do 14hrs and to 9.5cm dilation without any pain relief, just by creating this calm environment and focusing on Julie’s breathing techniques. It was beautiful! I’d recommend this course to anyone to prepare yourself and your partner and enjoy the process the body is going through. Thnx Julie!

Lynsey Potts

7 years ago

I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone wanting to gain some confidence and understanding in what to expect on the parenthood journey, and how you can approach it best together, as a couple...as parents, supporting one another. My husband and I attended Julie's Transition to Parenthood course in April 2019. We had our first baby last week (11 June). Julie's course was amazing. The content was exactly what we needed; a practical approach to what to expect, what to prepare for, how to approach all stages of pregnancy, understand labour and the birthing process, and newborn phase. We were welcomed into Julie's home classroom and made to feel comfortable and able to ask any and all questions we needed to. It was a really comfortable learning environment (and my hubby is not usually one for being keen on the 'learning environment'). But Julie's delivery and the content was spot on for what we needed; giving my hubby the confidence to know how to best support me in the latter stages of pregnancy and through labour. And giving me an understanding of what my body would be doing through each stage. Hubby was amazing through my labour, and a LOT is thanks to Julie's course. He actually had Julie's book in the delivery suite with us as I was swaying through contractions and was following where we were at according to her very detailed descriptions of the labour phases and what to expect. He was reassuring me accordingly, offering me water, snacks, continually reapplying cold cloths to my forehead, chest and back of my neck, and massaging my lower back... I was so consumed by the labour I couldn't even have thought to ask him to support me so well; he learned that all through Julie. I am eternally grateful. After 2 hours of labour and 19 minutes of pushing, with some very encouraging midwives at Sutherland Hospital, I birthed our healthy and gorgeous baby girl.

Marinela Shishkoski

7 years ago

Desiree P

7 years ago

We did the new hypno birth course with Julie in preparation for our second child. We also did the transition to parenting course four years ago with our first child and my husband suggested we return to better prepare ourselves after such a long gap between births. Even though it’s our second child we were both feeling anxious about the birth. After completing Julie’s class we now feel much more calm and confident towards moving forward with labour in the coming weeks. She has helped us with relaxation techniques, options and helpful information so that we feel confident about each stage of labour. Highly recommend this class to all upcoming parents.

Anissa Au

7 years ago

I went to Julie Clarke about 11 years ago in preparation to give birth to my daughter. I am very grateful for the wonderful knowledge and wisdom imparted by Julie. She is a truely caring facilitator. I felt prepared as I went into spontaneous labour, and delivered with minimal intervention.

Leighton Bloch

7 years ago

Jenna Memmolo

7 years ago

I wish I did this course for my first birth. Positive, educational & empowering for me and my husband. Highly recommend this course.

Sionen Adijans

7 years ago

We took Julie's Mindful Birth and Transition to Parenthood classes in the lead up to our first baby. We have since recommended to all our friends in a similar situation. Julie gives you so much information in such a welcoming and open environment. We left feeling excited and empowered to have our baby. I would recommend these classes regardless of if you want a low intervention birth or not. It was so eye opening and we cant thank Julie enough!

christine manuel

7 years ago

If you're hopeful for a wonderfully positive, all natural birthing experience, I highly recommend Julie Clarke’s Transition into Parenthood and Mindful Birth Courses!! Julie was fantastic from the moment my husband and I met her. She is very experienced in educating expectant parents as well as many others and presents her brilliant courses in a fun, beautiful and clean environment. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor. As my husband and I were expecting our first child, we were unsure and didn't know what to expect in terms of labor and delivery let alone being parents to a newborn and what challenges we may come across and how to manage. Julie was reassuring, positive and made us feel comfortable every step of the way, giving us confidence and guiding us to be successful. In short, I had a successful birthing experience with no epidural or gas treatments, went from 6-10cm in one hour with the help of Julie’s exercises and breathing techniques, and gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Our baby is thriving and we are enjoying every moment of parenting. Overall this was a great experience, one we personally will always remember and I recommend all of Julie’s courses to all expectant parents looking to gain insight, confidence and and overall positive birthing experience.

Mia’s Kitchen

7 years ago

We did 2 classes with Julie and wish we had the time to do more. Julie is unbelievable at teaching you everything you need to know in preparation of Bub’s arrival. I came into the class very feeling very nervous and left feeling very empowered! Julie is so well organised with ample handouts, booklets and also all the home material you receive via MP3’s really help in keeping everything fresh and top of mind. We really benefited from the class and would do it again. Couldn’t recommend Julie enough - must book in! - Lisa & Argi

Barbora Barrett

7 years ago

I did a calm birth course with Julie after our friends recommended it to us. And it was absolutely amazing. I loved the atmosphere in the course, positive vibes around, very cosy place and of course, excellent Julie. She is an incredible talker, if you are expecting your first child, you gonna leave this course with confidence and feelings like "I can do it", "I am excited about giving a birth". It really helped me a lot and I wanna recommend Julie to everybody out there who is unsure about something. She is excellent.

Tracey Thein

7 years ago

I am so glad I decided to attend these classes offered by Julie Clarke. It has equipped me for the birth process and I’m feeling very confident about the whole delivery process and I’m very much informed now. Julie also have very great tips on drafting up my own birth plan, which was very insightful.

Rebecca Spear

7 years ago

My Husband and I feel deeply indebted to Julie for her association. We went into her course nervous, and unprepared, and felt very much in the hands of people, and a system, that we didn’t trust. With only days, or weeks to go before the birth of little Bub, we have to say that we feel we can make educated decisions, and are prepared for anything. We feel in control of our birth experience, and I can’t tell you how liberating that is. The difference in our confidence, makes us feel like we are role models to help others. We couldn’t thank Julie enough for the wisdom, truth, and knowledge that she has shared with us, and she continues to show us her friendship and support. A highly recommended experience for expecting couples 💗

Hala El Khoury

7 years ago

Do you want to know how we found out about Julie? Through a friend who recommended her and her classes... and guess what?? He had never even met her! ...that's how powerful her work is, and how much it spreads by word of mouth! Now from first hand experience, I COMPLETELY recommend this course to anyone expecting a baby...and frankly, even people who are not yet expecting a baby- it's just so informative! My husband and I felt truly empowered, nurtured, and informed, on so many levels having done both the "Calm Mindful birth" and the "transition into parenthood" workshops available. Both workshops are exceptionally great, the atmosphere peaceful, easy-going pace, and taught with such a generous and open attitude by Julie! Not only does the mother (who will give birth) feel understood, nurtured, and empowered...but so does the father! As a couple, you both receive very valuable tools and skills you can use to work together to make both the birthing and parenting experience easier, more comfortable, and harmonious!

Joel Rafidi

7 years ago

There are certain decisions you make in life which in hindsight remind of you the indescribable conscious energy manipulating all processes to their divine fruition. For my wife and I attending Julie Clarke’s courses was just one of those decisions. Meeting Julie was like meeting an old friend. Her classes are filled with vital information I truly believe necessary to be understood by every single new parent to be. We felt as though we were content about the birth process prior to attending the courses, however little did we know exactly how much we didn’t know. The level of comfort she provided, taking us under her motherly wing and guiding us to the place where we were perfectly assured we could handle and understand our birth journey whichever path it was going to take. So In awe of Julie’s tuition and instantaneous friendship were we that we actually decided to take her on as our birth Doula. Another decision we are so grateful we were inspired to make. My wife and I with Julies care and expertise undertook our planned homebirth. Julie was available 24/7 on call to all our needs, questions and reassurances prior to labour linking us with other experts to meet any requirements, and during labour provided the most incredible gift to us in her wonderous presence, nurturing nature and guiding hand to meeting our beautiful baby girl. There are not many people in any field that I can whole heartedly recommend without exemption, but Julie is the exception and we are simply so grateful to have had the opportunity to allow her to be part of our birth journey. Thank you Julie ! Xxx

Melissa Maimann

8 years ago

I have known Julie for almost 15 years and have referred lots and lots of women to her. Couples find her classes to be so enlightening, uplifting, informative, supportive and nurturing. She goes above and beyond to make Mums and Dads feel welcome, at home and empowered. I can't recommend any other classes more highly.

Jessica Bruns

8 years ago

Wow! Julie you have done it again!!!! My husband & I have attended Julie Clarkes amazing courses before the birth of our first child 6 years ago. GREAT SUCSESS and such a perfect experience we had! We have just returned to do a refresher course and LOVED it! Our baby is due soon and we are feeling so prepared, calm and fearless! You are amazing at what you do Julie. Thank you for your work and for the amazing and important job of empowerment. You are wonderful! xoxo J & W

Harmeen Kaur

8 years ago

Attended both Transition to Parenthood and Calm birth classes. My husband and I got a lot of information, it was a very interactive class with second timers present as well, from whom we learnt more about their experiences and what they would do differently. We had a very good group and learnt a lot of each other. Julie over delivered in every aspect, the small details of hot water bottles when it was cold and hot packs for when it was hot made it very personal and enjoyable. She has great sense of humor and introduced us to new books that would further help us prepare in case we missed out on things! My husband has become a huge fan of her work and is better prepared! He learnt all the pressure points, techniques to help me, and also what to pack for himself at the hospital! Bring along some cash or your card and be ready to shop as well, she stocks products that are super handy and reasonable pricing! Saved us looking for hospital approved products. Thank you Julie for everything, you are very passionate and transforming views on birthing!

Elyse Fitzgerald

8 years ago

Thank you to Julie and her Birth Doula course I have now fulfilled my dream of becoming a doula. I have learnt the skills required to help mothers, their partners and families feel supported and knowledgeable in the lead up, during and post birth. Julie's class was flexible and in a relaxed environment. She has a warm and friendly nature and it made learning very enjoyable.

Jami-Lee Titus

8 years ago

My husband and I did both the Transition to Parenthood and the Mindful Birth classes with Julie. Before we started we felt uneducated, nervous and very scared of birth. After finishing with Julie we both feel confident, empowered and excited for birth! Our relationship also benefited, we feel so much closer and more connected. Thank you so much Julie!

LUCY SHANNON

8 years ago

Julie was amazing at helping us to feel more prepared and comfortable with the birth experience as a couple. We enjoyed her warm personal stories and experiences and great videos to help us to relax in the weeks leading up to our daughter's birth! Even though our birth didn't go as planned we felt prepared and flexible for change.

Heidi Stricker

8 years ago

The TiP and Mindful Birth courses were invaluable. Julie is very caring, personable, warm, friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. She is such an experienced childbirth educator who articulates and communicates her knowledge very well. She is very passionate about what she teaches and caring for couples in pregnancy and afterwards. She does an amazing job at calmly, confidently instilling confidence in her students. It was great to have any anxieties dissipate and replaced with knowledge, empowerment and confidence from attending her classes. We enjoyed her classes so much we didn't want to leave after it was over. We feel so much better about becoming parents and the labour and feeling calm, empowered and confident about it. I am actually excited about and looking forward to the labour. Julie provided/shared such insightful and through information, resources and tools and it was/is a delight to have her involved in what is such an important part of our lives ..in preparing for our labour and becoming new parents. I would highly recommend Julie's classes.

Michelle Plant

8 years ago

After attending Julie’s mindful birth course, my partner and myself now feel absolutely prepared and even more excited about the upcoming birth of our first child. Julie kindly and thoroughly answered many of our concerns and questions giving us clarity, empowerment and confidence. Her relaxation techniques will also help us cope with everyday stressful situations and most importantly keep us on track during the birth of our Bub, motivating us to keep things the way nature intended.

Jenna Thistlethwaite

8 years ago

My husband (Levi) and I completed both the Transition to Parenthood and Calm Mindful birth classes that Julie facilitates. I cannot fathom how important these classes were to the birth of my baby girl. Julie provided information that empowered my husband and I for the whole birthing process. Her knowledge and assistance gave us the confidence to question the reasons behind our obstetrician pushing for an induction (which was not necessary) and ultimately led us to change from obstetric care and seek midwifery care via the public hospital. My labour was 11 hours long and I gave birth naturally to my daughter without complications or drugs and she was just perfect! Julie provided us with the greatest detail of information on the stages of labour, techniques on how to manage all that encompasses a labour, and very importantly the skills necessary for Levi to be a fantastic support person who kept me going when I thought I couldn't. Her course enabled us to be thoroughly prepared for our first birth (and post birth) and provided us with the tools necessary for an exceptional birthing experience and transition into parenthood. Her knowledge is incredibly valuable and beyond anything that can be provided by hospitals, and she truly provides unbiased pros and cons to all methods of birth and enables participants to make informed decisions on their birthing experience. Highly recommend to anyone who is having a baby!

Morteza Ebrahimi

8 years ago

me and my wife both loved the classes and learnt so much, my wife is now relaxed and ready for labour

Natalie Fatches

8 years ago

My husband & I have completed both Mindful Birth and Transition to Parenthood classes with Julie and cannot recommend her more highly. She has such an ease when it comes to teaching, and brings out so much in you with regards to feelings and emotions around birthing/parenting. She gives you the facts so that you are well prepared, and shares her many years of invaluable experience. I have also emailed Julie outside of the classes for advice as she is so knowledgeable & supportive.

Secret Scent Aromatherapy and Feng Shui

8 years ago

Julie Clarke is very professional & knowledgeable , highly recommended in her field with 28 years experience , look no further for an expert in parenthood , doula & baby education

Julie-Ann Gavin

9 years ago

We completed both the Calmbirth and Transition inot parenthood courses with Julie before the arrival of our firstborn and I couldnt recommend these enough! We both felt so much more relaxed and prepared for the arrival of our baby. Even though I ended up having a planned c section due to medical reasons, I still used all the visualisation and relaxation techniques we had been practising after the courses and felt informed and confident enough to be assertive with my medical sytaff regarding my birth wishes. Thankyou Julie!

Christina Papandreas

9 years ago

This is the most valuable course you will ever do. I strongly recommend that everyone do it. Not only will you and your partner learn so much that you can't pick up in books, but Julie is so willing to answer even the strangest questions with so much joy. I am now really looking forward to giving birth without any fear. Thanks Julie!

Karina Blake

9 years ago

Julie's Doula School was such a fun and worthwhile 10 weeks. I looked forward to each Wednesday and learnt so much each week. Birth is such a politicised topic in Australia and women are often bullied or pressured into making choices that thier health care provider wants for them. Training with Julie, we were encouraged to approach supporting women and thier partners from a feminist perspective. Meaning that we were encouraged and shown how to have nonjudgmental conversations with women that empower them to make informed decisions about thier rights and options. As well as this we learnt how to effectively encouraged the male birth partner in the pregnancy and birth journey and to respect what father's can offer in this process. Julie has a gentle and respectful approach to her teaching. She has a ballance with the medical and nonmedical methods of managing health as well extensive experience working with birthing women in and out of hospitals. I loved learning with Julie and I'm very grateful to have her as my mentor. I'm also so grateful for the friendships that I formed in the group. The woman I trained with were each beautiful and brought with them thier own knowledge and experience. Now that I've finished Julie's course I don't plan to start my own business just yet. But until I'm ready to do that I'll use what I've learnt so far to support my friends and family and keep learning more!

Anjo Pol

9 years ago

I have thoroughly enjoyed Julie's DOULA course. Julie has an incredible amount of experience and such a wealth of wisdom in how to be a compassionate support person during the labour and and birth process for mothers. I love her passion and desire to continue to learn all she can to stay at the cutting edge in order to provide excellent professional support and teaching. I encourage anyone who is thinking of becoming a doula to enroll with Julie's course as she is definitely one of the best, if not THE best in this particular field. I felt incredibly privileged to have her impart her wisdom to me in her joyous and gentle way. I will definitely be staying in contact with Julie as I step out in a new and exciting area. Thank you Julie! God bless, Anjo.

Matthew Lyon

10 years ago

I loved the transition to parenthood and calm birth classes with Julie. This gave me a lot of confidence with my wife in progressing with a natural birth and what to do when things do not always go as planned. I now feel equipped with dealing with MOST of what birth can throw at us.

Charlotte P

10 years ago

My partner and I did both the Calmbirth and Transition to parenthood class with Julie. She was an absolute delight and gave us so much insight. We really learnt a lot in such a nice environment. I would highly recommend her courses, especially to first time parents like us. The Calmbirth class has made me feel more empowered and positive about childbirth and it was refreshing to hear about labour in a positive way, as opposed to scary stories we all hear. Thanks Julie!

Holly Lambert

10 years ago

My husband and I really enjoyed the Calm Birth class. We both feel confident and empowered to deliver our baby in a peaceful and positive environment.

Sarah Lewis

10 years ago

We did both of Julie's classes and feel so much more prepared. She has been fantastic through the entire process and created an environment where we felt welcomed, comfortable and nurtured. The classes provide honest, evidence based education which Julie clearly draws from her extensive experience. There is the opportunity for discussion without judgement and any concerns or fears raised Julie is quick to address with solution based thinking. I wish these classes were the norm for all expecting families. Thank you Julie, we look forward to sharing our birth story with you in the near future.

Remy Maunsell

10 years ago

My husband and I learned a great deal at both of Julie's classes (TIP and CB) and would highly recommend it as a must-do for other first time parents-to-be. My husband was slightly skeptical at first, but this soon changed as Julie opened his eyes to the truth about labour etc and the important part he will play. I entered Julie's lovely classroom unsure and anxious about the birth but now feel empowered, confident and excited for the big day. In particular, we both feel more comfortable in dealing with hospital staff, knowing our rights and being able to request options that are best for us. Calm Birth was invaluable in preparing us mentally and emotionally for birth, both as individuals and as a couple, providing us with Julie's extensive knowledge and advice - which increased our confidence immensely. This was boosted by the Transition into Parenting class, which provided hands-on practical advice with all things labour and new born. I had quite a few 'ahaa!' moments in the TIP class where a few things I felt unsure about clicked into place. Knowing we also have Julie available for phone advice if we need it really helps to ease my mind too. Thanks Julie - hope to be able to share our calm birth experience with you soon 🙂

Chris Peters

11 years ago

We found the course an great choice to help both of us better understand the means to cope with potential stress or anxiety leading up to and during the birth. Being in an environment with other prospective parents to share their own thoughts on the birth process and understand some of the ways to deal with it gives us more confidence going into the delivery.

Xanthe Mayfone

11 years ago

Great course to prepare you for childbirth! Helped my husband and I to be on the same page when it came to labour, when we had no idea what to expect or how to react to the different situations that may come up. Could not recommend enough.

Ussha Pillai

11 years ago

I would recommend both these courses to all expectant parents. Julie is a fantastic teacher and I walked away feeling ready to give birth. These courses have really taken my fears about labour, birth and parenthood away. It has also given me tools I can draw upon to deal with difficult situations that may arise during labour and birth.

James Stewart

11 years ago

Julie is an amazing teacher and her courses are extremely informative. So glad we attended and learnt how childbirth really should be. This course really has opened our eyes to how childbirth and labour should be compared to how it is portrayed in mass media.

kar574

11 years ago

We did both the Calmbirth and transition into parenthood courses. And can definitely say that what we got from these courses helped us to achieve the natural birthing experience that we had hoped for. We've had two babies now and both births were an amazing experience that is partly due to the knowledge we gained from both courses. They covered off what happens during labour, information for the support person, explained all the medical interventions, breastfeeding, baby care and practical info for afterwards. We both felt so much more confident and well armed to face the unknown! We had beautiful positive birthing experiences (first birth at hospital birth centre, second birth at home) which i didnt think was possible after hearing all my friends 'horror' stories, but calmbirth changed our perspective on that and we owe a huge thanks to Julie.

Natalie de Minaur Rowley

11 years ago

Can't recommend Julie Clarke's Calmbirth and Super Condensed Transition into Parenting courses enough!! I was a bit anxious about the labour and whether I could achieve the natural, drug free birth I was hoping for and left the courses feeling confident and ready. My husband was fearful he would faint during the labour, but having learned about what to expect and how he can participate and support me, he ended up receiving our baby daughter as she was born. It was the exact birth I had wished for- Thankyou Julie!!

Zoe Trilsbach

12 years ago

Julie was fantastic in the Calmbirth weekend that my husband and I attended. She was a wealth of knowledge answering every question we had. Her warmth, generosity and open-ness made the experience all the more worthwhile. We walked out of the course feeling confident as a team to welcome our little girl into the world naturally. That is exactly what we did. It did take 40hrs mind you. I had contractions the entire time but wasn't dilating. I was mentally and physically prepared though and a massive part of that was doing the Calmbirth course. I highly recommend it to anyone. My only regret is that I didn't do the Transition into Parenthood part of the course. I felt very underprepared and struggled during the first few weeks of being a new Mum. I still feel as though I'd rather go through the labour again than those first few weeks. Thank you Julie!

Natalia Andrienko

12 years ago

The Calm Birth class we did with my husband was a great learning experience. I understand the process of labor and birth and how a woman's body works much better. The knowledge is really empowering.I trust my body and the baby and my partner. Thank you Julia for your passion and for encouragement. You believe in each and everyone in your class and your personal stories are good examples of how to set an intention and trust yourself. Thank you for heaps of valuable resources we got from you. We are looking forward to meeting with our second baby soon. With gratitude. Natasha

Katarina Hall

14 years ago

I could not recommend Julie's course more! With my husband we did the Calmbirth class in preparation for the arrival of our little man (baby no 1). The course was excellent and Julie is fantastic. We finished the course feeling very confident, relaxed and excited about the upcoming birth. And as I am writing this review after the birth of our son, I can tell that the course made all the difference. It did not give us any unrealistic ideas or expectations about the birth but left us confident, informed and prepared and therefore during the whole labour we just worked with my body, using the techniques that we learn and "surrendering" to the whole process. The result was a labour that we wished for and our beautiful healthy boy. He was born in water, with no medications...and the midwife wanted to keep my husband as a doula, that's how amazingly he supported me throughout the process! Wouldn't do it without the course and all the advice Julie gave us. It was fantastic and I could not recommend it more!

Support That Continues Beyond the Course

One of the things that makes Julie’s approach genuinely different is that the relationship does not end when the course does. Every couple receives her personal mobile number and email address, and she means it wholeheartedly when she says to use them.

Some families have stayed in touch for years and many have even sent their own grown children back to Julie when they fell pregnant. That kind of connection simply does not happen with a hospital class or an online course.

In-Home Post-Birth Baby Support

In the comfort of your own home, Julie will visit and work through whatever you are finding tricky, whether that is breastfeeding, settling, sleep or simply wanting a calm, experienced person beside you to honestly say that you are doing a much better job than you think.

Available exclusively to couples who have attended her courses and with no extra charge for follow-up emails and phone calls, this is the kind of support every new parent deserves and the kind most never know exists.

Birth Doula Services

For couples who want continuous, personal support throughout the entire birth experience, Julie also works as a birth doula. With more than 150 births attended over three decades, she brings the kind of calm, steady presence that transforms the energy of a birth room.

Available to couples who have completed both the Transition into Parenthood and Mindful Hypnobirth courses, Julie is by your side in the birth room already knowing your story, your preferences and exactly how to support you both. There is no briefing required. She is simply there, ready and present from the very first moment.

“We Did the Hospital Class, So Why Didn’t We Feel Ready?”

It usually begins the same way. A couple finds out they’re expecting, books into the hospital antenatal session, ticks the box and feels organised. They attend, sit in a room with other couples at similar stages, take a tour of the birth suites, listen carefully as procedures are explained and leave feeling reassured that they’ve done the sensible thing.

Hospital classes are a perfectly reasonable place to start. They introduce you to the system, help you understand what the hospital requires and give you a sense of the environment where your baby will be born.

But then, somewhere between week 32 and week 36, the questions begin to surface.

Those questions are rarely answered in depth in a large group setting with limited time. They are the kinds of conversations that require space, context and experience. This is where couples often find themselves walking into one of Julie’s private classes, because they realised it wasn’t enough.

Inside her small, boutique groups the focus shifts from what the hospital does to what you truly need to be informed about, how to work together as a great team, what the midwives would really like you to know well before attending the birth suite in labour, and so much more balanced, logical and practical information surrounding your birth choices. Julie’s sessions make a significant to reducing partners anxiety and increasing their sense of involvement, and connection to the whole process. The partners level of understanding of their role is crucial and Julie teaches it so well they feel totally comfortable and included. Pregnant couples are so much more likely to ask questions and get their needs met happily in Julie’s small group sessions compared to the large hospital group.

Julie draws on her decades of sharing her knowledge with pregnant couples, 12 years working within the hospital system and decades of attending births as a doula, explaining not just the procedures but the practical aspects of your birth options.

Midwives often notice the difference. They comment on how organised and calm her couples appear when they arrive, how they understand the stages of labour, how they communicate clearly without panic. One midwife, watching a birth progress smoothly, simply remarked “That is how you have a baby.”

Preparation does not remove unpredictability, but it replaces uncertainty with confidence, and that changes everything.

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Boutique Antenatal Classes in the Sutherland Shire

Julie’s courses are held in the calm and comfortable surroundings of her Sutherland Shire home, easily accessible for couples from Cronulla, Miranda, Caringbah, Sylvania, Engadine, Menai and across the broader southern Sydney area. Many couples travel from further afield and the relaxed, full-day format makes the journey well worthwhile.

Classes run on Saturdays and Sundays with flexible scheduling. Choose a one-day intensive or a two-day course spread across consecutive weekends. All courses are priced per couple, so both of you are always included at no extra cost.

Leave your shoes and any worries at the door, bring your favourite snacks and settle into a genuinely supportive space where you can relax and take it all in at your own pace. There are also several lovely cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance for your lunch break.

The ideal time to attend is around 28 weeks, though Julie is always happy to welcome you earlier or later depending on your circumstances.

Your Pregnancy. Your Birth. Your Way.

You do not have to figure this out on your own and you do not have to rely on Google, frightening forum threads or someone else’s horror story to feel prepared. Julie has spent more than 30 years helping couples move from feeling like birth is something happening to them, into feeling like this is something they are genuinely excited and ready for.

Whether you are just beginning to think about preparation or your due date is quietly creeping closer, Julie would love to hear from you and would be honoured to help you prepare for the birth of your beautiful baby.

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The Complete Antenatal Course

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Planned Caesarean Course

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What Couples Say After Attending Julie’s Antenatal Courses

Support That Continues Beyond the Course

In-Home Post-Birth Baby Support

Birth Doula Services

“We Did the Hospital Class, So Why Didn’t We Feel Ready?”

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