The Connected Birth Class
Designed by Melinda Webb and Lucy Carroll
Antenatal Classes at Beattie Street Health Studio
Where breath becomes the bridge between body and being.
An immersive one-day experience designed to prepare you — body, mind, and heart, for birth.
This is not just another antenatal class; it is a journey of awareness, connection, and confidence.
About the Experience
This intimate, full-day class brings together the deep wisdom and lived experience of Lucy Carroll, midwife and birth educator, and Melinda Webb, founder of Beattie Street Health, Doctor of Chinese Medicine, doula since 2008, and health practitioner trained under Dr Joe Dispenza.
Their collaboration began years ago when Melinda was facilitating acupressure workshops for midwives, a shared moment that sparked a friendship grounded in a mutual love for birth, family, and the transformative power of knowledge. Together, they now weave decades of experience into a day that honours both the physiology and the energy of birth.
What You’ll Experience
This class offers a spacious and supportive environment to explore the physical, emotional, and energetic pathways of birth.
You’ll learn how awareness and preparation can replace fear with flow, allowing you to move through change with trust and the joy of meeting your baby.
Throughout the day, you will:
Understand the stages of labour and the natural physiology of birth.
Explore the connection between breath, body, and mind to cultivate calm and confidence.
Learn how to work with your care team and birth environment to feel safe, supported, and seen.
Discover how mindset and presence can transform your birth experience.
Create a plan that honours your values, your body, and your baby.
The Heart of the Work
Lucy brings her expertise as a midwife and educator, guiding you through evidence-based birth knowledge with compassion and clarity.
Melinda brings her wisdom in Traditional Chinese Medicine, breathwork, and the energetic preparation for birth, offering insight into how breath and awareness influence the nervous system, energy flow, and emotional readiness.
Together, they hold a space that blends the science of birth with the practice of being.
What You’ll Take Away
You’ll leave feeling informed, grounded, and connected, ready to meet your baby with a sense of joy and familiarity.
This experience isn’t just about birth; it’s about preparing for the profound transition into parenthood, with tools that help you remain centred, calm, and open to whatever path your birth takes.
-Understanding what to expect in the last weeks of pregnancy: Preparing mentally and physically for the final stages of pregnancy.
-Recognising the signs of labour: Identifying early signs of labour
-Gaining & developing an understanding of the birth process: Comprehensive overview of the birthing journey.
-Knowing when to call the hospital: Guidance on when to contact your healthcare provider or hospital.
-Knowing the different stages of labour and what to expect: Detailed explanation of each stage of labour.
-Relaxation techniques: Effective methods to stay calm and focused leading up to and during birth.
-Role & importance of the Birth support: How your support person can assist and comfort you throughout the process.
-All pain relief options: Overview of pain management options available before, during, and after birth.
-Induction of labour: Understanding the induction process and when it might be necessary.
-Educating and preparing for other birth scenarios. Preparing for other birth scenarios: Instrumental birth and Caesarean section.
-What to pack in your hospital bag: A comprehensive and detailed checklist to ensure you have everything you need for the hospital stay.
-Setting birth intentions & your Birth space: How to create a positive, comfortable and relaxing birthing environment.
-How to Keep an open and positive mindset: Strategies to maintain a positive outlook throughout your pregnancy and birth.
Join Us
Our one-day antenatal classes are held at Beattie Street Health Studio, Balmain — a space designed for calm, connection, and care.
If you’re unsure whether to birth vaginally or by caesarean section, this is the perfect workshop to join. It will cover all birth scenarios, empowering you to make an educated and informed decision about your birth. If you decide to proceed with a caesarean section – whether by choice or for medical reasons.
Workshop Details:
Location: In – person at Beattie Street Health Studio
Time: 9am – @4.30pm
Best time to attend: It’s best to participate in this workshop between 28 – 34 weeks of pregnancy.
Information suited for both the public and private model of care.
Workshop cost: $550