Writings From a Midwife

Writings From a Midwife

This is my 28th year as a midwife…and every day I reflect on the learnings which have come with time…and experiences in hospitals and at home and with my treasured clients in private practice x I thought I should start documenting some of these learnings, perhaps for...
Carolyn’s Birth Story

Carolyn’s Birth Story

I geared up for what was to be the greatest moment of my life. My partner and I had made the decision to try to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) for our second child.  It is an uncommon enough decision to require some strategy and planning.  I had...
Vanessa’s Birth Story

Vanessa’s Birth Story

“After having completed a Calm birth course and several books on preparing for an organic birth, I was certain that I wanted an experienced private midwife to assist me birth my first baby, even though I would be giving birth in a private hospital context.  I had...
Eliza’s Arrival

Eliza’s Arrival

I must start this by saying a big thankyou to our wonderful midwife Juliana for her help and gentle guidance during the birth of our beautiful daughter. I truly believe your calming influence and experience ensured a safe and beautiful birth that our little family...
Tarryn’s Birth Story

Tarryn’s Birth Story

This was my first pregnancy. I really believed that Percy would come into the world at his right time and that my body knew what it was doing. I never doubted that, I never doubted him! My due date was the 11th August. I knew he wouldn’t be born then as due dates...