Category: Blog

Hiring a Private Midwife

So you’ve decided to have a homebirth with a private midwife – congratulations!

Should I get a birth photographer?

There are some absolutely beautiful images of babies being born out there on the Internet.

What does water birth feel like?

We know that every water birth is different. But we also know that so many women are drawn to giving birth in water and have positive birth experiences in a birth pool.
So what’s it really like?

What is natural child birth?

In the world of pregnancy and birth, the terms “natural birth” and “natural childbirth” are frequently used.

Reflections on the 35th Annual Homebirth Australia Conference

I recently had the privilege of attending the Homebirth Australia conference in Sydney. Even after decades of working in the birth world, I learnt so much, connected with some amazing birth workers, and left feeling so inspired and renewed.

What should I do to plan for water birth and labour?

Yay, you want a water birth! We love that more women are drawn to water birth, because it supports natural birth and gentle transitions into the world for baby.

Prenatal Yoga

What are the benefits of pregnancy yoga?

What does birth actually look like?

What does birth actually look like? Probably not what you’ve seen on tv.

Preparing your birth space

Preparing your birth space to welcome your new baby into the world can be a very special ritual.

Birth Workers Supporting Water Births

How can midwives and doulas make water birth more accessible for their clients?