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Pregnancy & Birth

The Caesarean Birth

As a midwife I have reflected on why I feel sad when I hear of, see and care for women who have elected, when there…

1949

A true story of a birth in 1949 reminds us why freedom of choice must never be compromised. I had my first baby…

Blessing Your Way

Inspired by the Navajo tradition of celebrating a woman’s transition into motherhood, a blessingway is a holistic…

Tiny Crosses

Now it’s a month since your visit and your memory lingers on, Somehow feels like you’re around, even though I…

According to Plan

No matter how carefully thought out, nothing ever goes completely to plan. When we are talking about…

Birthing Rituals

Pregnancy is such a wonderful, magical time when considering the hidden processes in the belly and…