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
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.
