Giving Birth Naturally
is about making informed choices
and enjoying parenthood...
Want what's best for you and your baby? We do too.
Want an empowering, affirming, positive birth experience for your family? Giving birth naturally can be an incredible experience. I firmly believe that a great pregnancy and a positive birth experience should be the norm rather than the exception! We are here to help you make informed choices about the best evidence based care for you and your baby on your road to birth, and beyond.
So you think you might want a natural birth? Well, you don't have to leave that completely to chance. Preparation can make a massive difference in the birth experience for you and your baby! If you have any questions you'd like answered, comments or ideas to share, please drop me a note and let me know! I'd love to hear from you...
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Find the information you need here
- Best Birth Positions
- Avoid an episiotomy
- Our Home Water-Birth Story (TMI version)
- Avoid tearing
- Stages of Labour: Introduction
- Why I chose not to get an Epidural
- Birth Support
- Enjoy Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Diary
- Birth Stories
- Baby Stories
- Why I want to be a Midwife
- Your Questions
If you only read one article on this site, make it this one.
All the best advice on how to avoid an episiotomy.
The incredible story of how I delivered my second daughter myself at home in the birth pool. (With midwife in attendance)
Scared of tearing while giving birth? I was! Excellent ideas on how to avoid tearing here.
Not knowing what to expect can make you anxious. Find out what happens in each stage of labour!
Complete with a perfectly pinnable graphic, guaranteed to make you smile!
To give birth naturally it helps to have a great support system. Get the down-low on your birth support options, including our Birth Partner's Guide and your best birth support partner ever, a Doula.
Nausea, Heartburn, Tiredness, Dizziness. Enjoyable? Read to find out!
Journey with me as I do my best to make informed choices through my pregnancy.
Reading positive birth stories can really give you a good idea of what to aim for. Even better, submit your birth story.
Because it isn't always 'happily ever after'. Motherhood is a challenge; you are not alone in your struggles! Read stories about the first 6 weeks of parenthood, and submit your baby story here.
Should be entitled, 'Why I have to be a midwife.' One of my personal favourites. An insight into why I do what I do.
Need some evidence based information on your pregnancy, birth or baby related questions? Submit your question here.
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