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WELCOME!

HAVING A BABY IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST AND MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS OF YOUR LIFE

You can have a GREAT EXPERIENCE.
You’re here because you want to find out how to make it great.
And I’m here because I want to guide you to have the VERY BEST, including:

A comfortable and peaceful pregnancy
A calm and safe birth
A confident start to parenthood

Hi beautiful mama! I’m Karen Shlegeris, passionate birth educator, doula and yoga teacher, and founder of Birth & Baby Village in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast.

For over 20 years I’ve been working with women just like you to demystify birth, so I know how common it is for women to feel afraid of giving birth, overwhelmed with information, and anxious about motherhood.

I’m here as your guide so you can grow to feel confident and excited about your journey to motherhood. I’m here to provide a haven where you will feel heard, supported and inspired but most of all, never alone.

Would you like personalised care?

If you’d love to have time with me to work out a plan for your pregnancy, birth classes and exercise sessions,
you can become a Village VIP and receive unlimited classes, all of my courses and everything I have to offer,
so that you can relax and know everything’s been covered.

I’M
PREGNANT!

Congratulations! I’ve created classes perfect for your pregnancy so you feel calm and informed, comfortable in your body, help you sleep well, exercise safely and prepare for the great birth that you want and deserve. And you’ll meet other pregnant women just like you.

CALMBIRTH

You want the best information, preparation and state of mind for giving birth. You want your partner to be on the same page and to know exactly what to do as your number one support person.

That’s why I teach and you choose Calmbirth. Thousands of Australian couples every year trust Calmbirth for their birth education.

MY BABY’S
HERE

I’m here for you at this special time. I’ve created a safe and supportive environment for you to ask questions and share your journey. Choose from specialised exercise classes perfect for your postnatal body, mums groups and our walk at the river, all with your baby.

Testimonials from OUR HAPPY PARENTS

We had a lovely afternoon and we’re now both really clear on what our jobs are. Karen explained to my “protector hubby” what his role is. It’s given him a purpose and an important role.

– Jeanie & MattBirthing Together Class for Couples

The most knowledgeable class and inspired teacher I've come across.

– GeorgiaPregnancy Yoga & Calmbirth

I just had the most wonderful evening with Karen and the girls. It was amazing to tap into what is happening both physically and emotionally right now and be part of a great community of women. I'm so grateful to have found you Karen–I know you have already made a difference to this journey!

– BrookePregnancy Yoga

Karen has been an amazing support and guidance through my pregnancy, labour and my early days with another new baby. She made the experience everything I could have hoped for.

– NatashaPregnancy Yoga and Mums & Bubs Yoga

We loved our session with Karen, being able to reflect for an hour and get excited about our birth experience as well as ask any questions and think about any concerns we have. Karen is so informed and really centers everything around what you want as a birth experience.

– Nicole & AndreasPrivate Session with Karen