In the quiet hours of the night, Ross and I become guardians of her well-being, offering nourishment and sustenance to sustain her. Ross tends to Pearl's physical needs, his actions whispering volumes of adoration and support. In the depths of the darkness, we find solace, knowing that the dawn of new life is imminent.
Read MoreWith a lot of thought and reflection, both Ria and Moses were determined to make some changes around the model of care they would engage with this time. Ria and Moses recognised the importance of emotional and physical support. Ria was very educated on her birth options. Sadly, this wasn’t enough to save her from the personal trauma that unfolded.
Read MoreGeorgie's birth story serves as a reminder that every woman deserves to be supported, respected, and empowered in her birth choices. It highlights the importance of informed decision-making, evidence-based care, and a supportive birth team.
Birth is a miracle that never ceases to be miraculous -no matter how many times you see it. So welcome to the world, Darcie Rose Brown; you were defiantly worth waiting for.
Read MoreSarah always embraces her pregnancies with confidence and a calm mind. Trusting in her ability to birth her babies. Sarah knows she is made to do this!
Read MoreAt the stroke of midnight on the 14th of June, my phone with the magical crystal labour ringtone chimes. At first, I thought it must’ve been my client that is due on the 24th of June as I also caught up with her and she looked ready to have her baby. But no, it was Sophie. Her waters had broken. My goodness, this little baby is choosing his own birthday
Read More11.47 am Dani calmly announces that she can feel her baby isn’t far from coming. Dani is completely relaxed in her birth zone. No one is guiding or telling Dani what to do. This is her body, and she knows she can trust it. We are all bystanders holding her sacred space so she can safely birth her baby undisturbed, in her own way and in her own time
Read MoreOur obstetrician manually turns Arlo’s head into an anterior position, with our birthing goddess Erin singing “don’t stop believing”. My heart just pings with love for all Erin is. Truly the most shimmering golden light in the room.
Read MoreTegan is so far away from us, her mind has taken her somewhere else, somewhere safe. Tegan is in her birthing zone.
Read MoreDuring her Pregnancy, Katelyn heard many stories surrounding pregnancy discomforts, complications, and traumatising births.
Katelyn, on hearing all this, was writing her own pregnancy and birth story. Katelyn’s birth was going to be unique to herself and her baby.
Read MoreBravery is not the absence of fear. Bravery is feeling the fear, the doubt, the insecurity, and deciding something else is more important.
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We are made to do this work and it is not easy…I would say that pain is part of the glory of the tremendous mystery of life. And that if anything, it’s a privilege to stand so close to such an incredible miracle.
The wisdom and compassion a woman can intuitively experience in childbirth can make her a source of healing and understanding for other women.
Read MoreHeather’s birth may have looked different than what she had first imagined, yet, with every birth comes uncertainties and unpredictability: we never truly know the path we may need to take. We feel most of the benefit from being supported and educated on our options, ensuring informed decisions can be made, however difficult they may be. This includes having the courage to take the higher ground if needed.
Read MoreFelicity is feeling strong urges to push, and she is going with those feelings. 9 months of waiting to fall in love for a lifetime, wondering if she is going to meet a little girl or a little boy. Knowing that she is now heading towards the finish line. She is ready to meet her baby.
Read MoreThis is the second time around the sun for Sharni and Kody. I had the privilege of supporting Sharni and Kody a few years ago, when they welcomed Halle Mae into the world.
Read MoreThis conscientious young woman was continuing to work hard, never giving up on her goal. Each sensation bringing her one step closer to meeting her baby. “A strong intention, a relaxed body and an open mind are the main ingredients for an active birth." And Mel is displaying all these characteristics, hour after hour after hour, with her wonderful birth hormones and her committed birth team as her helpers.
Read MoreI am so proud of Carmel; my heart is at peace knowing that one young and vibrant new mum has a new birth story to share. A story that has the power to transform how other women may come to see birth as not something that they must suffer, but that their births can also leave them feeling in awe of their bodies and what they have can also achieve in and through the power of birth.
Read MoreAlicia announces to us that the baby is coming. Our midwife again reassures Alicia to follow her body as it knows what to do. Our midwife has a peak and can see baby’s head. She asks Alicia if she would like to feel her baby, as she is there and ready to meet her mummy.
9 months of waiting to fall in love for a lifetime.
Read MoreCarmen uses every ounce of strength she has, as her adrenalin peaks at the perfect time, along with the added doses of determination and love in her heart. She once again trusts in her ability to birth her baby, breaking blood vessels in her face as she bears down with all her might. Water and cold towels are offered to help keep Carmen cool, calm and as collected as humanly possible - Hard when you happen to have a baby’s head stretching your perineum like never before J
Read MoreII feel exhilarated in writing Jasper’s birth story. It was an intense labour and birth; Birth really did showcase to Kylie that she is stronger than any fear she may have been harboring about her own abilities. Witnessing this, I felt like we all should have bowed at her feet the moment Jasper was born. What Kylie had just achieved left me with my hand on my heart.
Read MoreI’m in awe of the strength and resilience my beautiful birthing goddess is displaying. With love in her heart, she soldiers on labouring in all the optimal positions, working with gravity to continue to help bring her baby down through her pelvis. In all, Georgie likes being in labour and the gas as I mentioned earlier is her new best friend.
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