If you're searching for information on how to achieve a blissful, natural birth you've come to the right place! Here you can discover what's best for you and your baby during pregnancy and labour, how to have a great birth experience whether it be at a hospital, birth centre or at home and how to make educated decisions along with your care providers.
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"Another surge hit almost immediately, at that point, I was still so confused as it was only minutes since I had entered the tub, I wasn’t even sure that it was the head or the waters that was out, which sounds crazy in hindsight. With barely any pushing from me, our baby was born into water at 4:16am. I immediately turned around and the MW handed the baby to me. It was such a beautiful moment, I was ecstatic! I was overwhelmed with happiness at the realisation that I had truly achieved the birth of my dreams..." Continue reading Andrea's waterbirth and many more amazing birth stories SupportMy Birth My Way founder Lana Bell offers one-on-one coaching for parents wishing to expand their knowledge on natural birth and aim for an empowering, satisfying experience. Courses are run in the privacy of your own home, or for those not in the Brisbane area, via Skype at a time that is convenient to you and your partner. Discover more about birth coaching and doula services... Blog Latest Blog Post: My Baby Must Haves 'So baby number 3 and I've been there, done that with so many of the baby
products on the market. I've found some absolute lifesavers, and some,
well, some are still sitting barely used at the back of a cupboard
somewhere.’... click here to continue reading | LearnWith caesarean rates at an all-time high in Australia today, (27.6% for public patients and 48.6% for private) most women you speak to about birth will have had some form of medical intervention in their pregnancy and labour. Preparing for a natural birth involves familiarising yourself with the process – both physical and spiritual – and educating yourself as much as possible.
Research shows that women who are well informed about the process of birth and the options available to them report better birth experiences, fewer interventions, inductions, cesarean sections, vacuum or forceps delivery and episiotomies, much faster recovery, increased confidence and have more success with breastfeeding.
Recommended Reading
HypnoBirthing, The Mongan Method by Marie Mongan She proves through
sound medical information that it is not our bodies but our culture
that has made childbirth a moment of anguish, and that when we release
the fear of birth, a fear that is keeping our bodies tense and closed,
we will also release the pain.... read more birth book reviews here | Connect
"My Birth My Way, it is something that I refer a lot of my mothers to for unbiased information, especially about what is normal. It is inspiring, and a much needed resource for the women in our community. So thank you, on my behalf, because it's so helpful having someone else backing up what you say, as well as on behalf of the women, who need to know the truth ...and not to fear… I believe that with knowledge comes power, and with that, no reason to fear something that is so profoundly normal." - K van Viersen MD ShopJust In: Womama Birthing Wraps...
'Every pregnant woman deserves a little black dress to birth in!' This comfortable practical wrap, is specifically designed for labour and birth, made from super soft organic cotton, allows for quick easy access for skin to skin contact once your baby is born. Easy to move in and be monitored in. Feel feminine at home or in hospital knowing you are fully covered when you want to be.' - Wear during pregnancy as a wrap |
