Homebirth
By Jane Palmer
As a midwife I have been privileged to be present at births in many and varied places; hospital labour wards, operating theatres, motel rooms, peoples' homes and even a Tee Pee on a farm. While hospitals are essential if complications arise and are another choice of birth place for women, birthing at home is wonderful and sacred. The labour unfolds at it's own pace and birth occurs in it's own time with less likelihood of complications occurring. Women are more likely to feel supported and comfortable in their own environment as they travel the birth journey.
Homebirth Links
- Homebirth Access Sydney
- Homebirth Australia
- Homebirth Network SA
- Joyous Birth
- Home Midwifery Association (Qld) Inc.
- Illawarra Birth Choices
- Nicky Menzie's UK Homebirth Website
Homebirth Articles, Stories and Videos on our website
Publicly Funded Homebirth Programs
Publicly funded homebirth is available for a small number of women in programs across Australia. The number of publicly funded homebirth programs is growing. If you are eligible for Medicare these programs are free.
Publicly funded homebirth is available for a small number of women in programs across Australia. The number of publicly funded homebirth programs is growing. If you are eligible for Medicare these programs are free.
Out of the Laboratory: Back to the Darkened Room
Out of the laboratory: back to the darkened room is one of the best articles on homebirth I've read. Tricia Anderson, who passed away in 2007, had a special gift as a midwife and a writer. I wanted to honour her by keeping some of her work alive.
Out of the laboratory: back to the darkened room is one of the best articles on homebirth I've read. Tricia Anderson, who passed away in 2007, had a special gift as a midwife and a writer. I wanted to honour her by keeping some of her work alive.
Born at Home
I stumbled across this wonderful video of a homebirth while exploring the internet. The pictures and the video are beautiful. As a midwife and a homebirth mum I feel this video captures the wonder and uniqueness of homebirth perfectly.
I stumbled across this wonderful video of a homebirth while exploring the internet. The pictures and the video are beautiful. As a midwife and a homebirth mum I feel this video captures the wonder and uniqueness of homebirth perfectly.
Risk is in the Eye of the Beholder
The medical system and home birthing women perceive risk differently and are willing to take different risks based on different motives, but while each ones perception is different, it is not less or wrong, just different. What is ‘right’ and ‘best’ can only be determined by each individual.
The medical system and home birthing women perceive risk differently and are willing to take different risks based on different motives, but while each ones perception is different, it is not less or wrong, just different. What is ‘right’ and ‘best’ can only be determined by each individual.
Jarred's Birth
Birth Story - Jane Palmers account of the birth of her second baby Jarred, born at home in water. Jarred's birth was hard but satifying though there were some unexpected outcomes.
Birth Story - Jane Palmers account of the birth of her second baby Jarred, born at home in water. Jarred's birth was hard but satifying though there were some unexpected outcomes.
Waterbirth At Home
Birth Story - One couples journey preparing for the home water birth of their first child.
Birth Story - One couples journey preparing for the home water birth of their first child.
Vaginal Birth After Three Caesareans
Video - This is a video of Teresa's journey to a successful vaginal birth after three caesareans. Teresa's story is one of the most powerful birth videos I've come across - so I thought I'd share it with you.
Video - This is a video of Teresa's journey to a successful vaginal birth after three caesareans. Teresa's story is one of the most powerful birth videos I've come across - so I thought I'd share it with you.
My Homebirth Experience And Our First Baby - Kyra!
Birth Story - Lisa recounts Kyra's homebirth in water shared by her family and the days following.
Birth Story - Lisa recounts Kyra's homebirth in water shared by her family and the days following.
Finn's Birth Story
Birth Story - Melinda found Finn's birth the most empowering experience of her life. He was born at home in her bath tub while her midwives were on their way.
Birth Story - Melinda found Finn's birth the most empowering experience of her life. He was born at home in her bath tub while her midwives were on their way.
Nathanael’s birth story
Birth Story - I handed Nathanael to John and birthed the placenta in the pool after a couple of contractions. We wanted to have a Lotus birth after getting the message very clearly about one month before Nathanael’s due date that this is what he wanted.
Birth Story - I handed Nathanael to John and birthed the placenta in the pool after a couple of contractions. We wanted to have a Lotus birth after getting the message very clearly about one month before Nathanael’s due date that this is what he wanted.
Homebirth
Article - While homebirth is not every ones choice, it certainly is a responsible and safe choice.
Article - While homebirth is not every ones choice, it certainly is a responsible and safe choice.
Homebirth: Home Is Where The Heart Is
Article - Homebirth. The word arouses strong reactions even in alternative circles, and amongst those who avoid the medical system in other parts of their lives.
Article - Homebirth. The word arouses strong reactions even in alternative circles, and amongst those who avoid the medical system in other parts of their lives.
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