Real Birth Stories
Every 1 minute and 43 seconds a baby is born, every baby's journey into this world is unique and has a lasting impact on everyone involved. With so much importance put on the baby, we want to honour the incredible bodies and people who brought them into this world, because every 1 minute and 43 seconds a new part of them is also born... here are their stories.
Jacinta's Speedy Homebirth Surrounded by Love & Family
At about 4:30, I got out of bed as I felt I wanted to start using my TENS machine for some relief. I found walking around more comfortable - I...
Sarah's Christmas Birth
"I was in such denial that I was in labour that I even drove myself to the hospital and had...
Joey's Home Waterbirth
I cried when they told me the TENS had to come off, but was gripping onto my birth comb like...
Karli's Free Birth in the Water
It was 11.21pm at this point leaning over the edge of the pool and with a contraction I felt all...
Dr Amy's Home Water Birth
I couldn’t believe he was here already. This birth was incredibly different to what I had with Charlie. She and...
Aliera's Healing Second Birth & TENS Machine Experience
I had such a positive birth experience. At no point did I ever think, 'This is too hard', and 'I want to...
Jules' Birth After Loss ♡ Isaac
With a calm birth mindset I had surrendered to birth. A birth I had barely had a chance to register....
Jacinta's Speedy Homebirth Surrounded by Love & Family
At about 4:30, I got out of bed as I felt I wanted to start using my TENS machine for...
Rachel's Positive Hospital Water Birth
In the end I was able to experience a positive water birth in a hospital setting. It was incredible. I...
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