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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...
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...
Mahaliah's Dream Labour
My goal this second pregnancy was to do most of my labour at home, no hospital pain meds and I...
Elise's Induction Birth Story
Whilst this labour was definitely the hardest of all my children, it remained such a calm environment and I have...
Jade's Birth Story - Leni
It was quick, raw, wild and so primal. While it was far from quiet, calm and gentle, both Ben and...
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