Category Archives: homebirth

Finding the right birth attendant

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Janet

Finding the right person to accompany you on one of the most intimate journeys of your life is a tricky deal. In the current political climate it can be especially hard to find someone with whom you feel totally comfortable … Continue reading →

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Respecting and honouring birth

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Janet

“Mothers do not sacrifice their babies for some peculiar notion of what might be a fun way to give birth. On the contrary, mothers love their babies enough to hold deep respect and honour for the process of bringing them … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 27, 2012 by Janet

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Don’t dream it’s over

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Janet

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Physiological miscarriage **trigger warning** loss, trauma

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Janet

Many thanks to the woman who generously offered this story. Miscarriage is rare at home nowadays despite the demonstrably poor support offered in overstretched hospitals which have neither the means nor capacity to support women like their own midwife. L … Continue reading →

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(Very) Thankful Thursday

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Janet

  Oh my goodness! There are few things more humbling, heartwarming and sniffly-making, than an unexpected gift from thoughtful, generous, beautiful people. To the Joyous Birth women of Western Australia, I say a huge thankful thank you. I’m truly moved … Continue reading →

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(Very) Thankful Thursday

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Janet

Unbeknownst to me, a friend decided that I needed some loving up and thanks. I even consulted with her, and others, about whether or not to write this post and then decided on balance that thanking needed to happen! Feminism … Continue reading →

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Giving and receiving the gift of birth

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Janet

  Giving and receiving the gift of birth. It is no accident that we call the act of bringing babies earthside a gift. The first gift we can give to our children is the manner of their birthing, so we … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to this beautiful family

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Janet

Birth, like life, comes in all forms. This is the story of a woman’s journey to mothering her two girls and the lotus transition of her new babe, Eleanor Carmel as well. I hope you feel inspired by this normal … Continue reading →

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Twins at home

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Janet

Click: Twins – a homebirth with video. Check this beautiful entry on Lisa Barrett’s blog. When you are carrying twins there are lots of considerations when planning the care and kind of birth you want. Most twins are born fantastically … Continue reading →

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