Monthly Archives: November 2009

Joyous Birth annual gathering!

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Janet

I’ve been away in Adelaide attending the JB annual festival gathering. What a hoot! From henna and placenta talk to circus acts with participation, great food, wonderful women, lovely families, a chance to reconnect with other homebirthers working through what … Continue reading →

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Nyree wants her next birth to be at home

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Janet

Although I have not had a homebirth yet, I certainly plan on it next time. Here’s my story that I included in the Senate Committee submission: I miscarried my first child at 9 weeks – a devastating time for me, … Continue reading →

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Liz chose midwife-assisted homebirth for her second baby

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Janet

I live in Brisbane, I work part-time as an accountant. I identify as a white Australian. My first baby was born in a private hospital under the care of a private OB. My second baby was born at home. I was … Continue reading →

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How women remember their caesareans

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Janet

This is an interesting one from a woman I know. Her work is beautiful and this is really moving, I think. I Remember The Day You Cut Me, Red Were The Tears I Cried caesarian healing bracelet http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33168909 Tweet

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Doctors to be in charge of midwives, homebirthing and of course, women

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Janet

Today there were yet more rallies across Australia to draw attention to the immoral legislation currently before Parliament which seeks to remove women’s human rights and criminalise independent midwifery. Maternity Coalition have put together a document which explains clearly the … Continue reading →

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April had two hospitals births then a freebirth

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Janet

I live in Warrnambool – South West Victoria. I am Caucasian. I am married and am a stay at home mum (who sells the odd handcrafted placenta over the Internet LOL). And I have had one homebirth after a previous … Continue reading →

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Sarah’s first baby was homebirthed with doulas and her partner attending

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Janet

I live in Melbourne, Australia. I have a bachelor of arts, with honours in political science. I’m a white, married, heterosexual. I am the mother of one homeborn daughter. She was born shortly after my 25th birthday, in the presence … Continue reading →

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Samantha has birthed at home twice

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Janet

I live in Sydney, Australia. I am Anglo. I have a partner. I am the first person in my family that I know of who has homebirthed. I work from home so I can be a SAHM. I have had … Continue reading →

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Linn’s first baby was born at home

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Janet

I live in Brisbane, I identify as a white Australian, I am married, a stay at home parent and I have had one homebirth. I chose to birth at home because that is where I felt the most comfortable, safest, … Continue reading →

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Who homebirths? A new series on homebirth.

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Janet

Who homebirths? Welcome to a new series of entries. A series of activism, humour, love and community. This is a series for those who have birthed at home, those who would like to, those who support homebirthing women and anyone … Continue reading →

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