Pregnant Mothers will often ask “What are some common medical birth interventions that may be used during childbirth?”  If they aren’t asking what is a birth intervention? or why is a birth intervention used?, they should be, to ensure they are fully informed as to what decisions they may need to make if one is […]

I don’t do perineum stitches as much now as I did as a new midwife. I see the magic of the vaginal mucosa too often!  Healing time is surprisingly quick and the result dramatic. The mucosa in the vagina is like the inside of your mouth.  So let’s reconsider the need for perineum stitches. How […]

I often get asked, ‘Should I bring my partner to the birthing class? The short answer is that up-to-date dads serve as the perfect birth partners. Birth partners are people who give birthing mothers emotional and physical support during the process. Evidence shows that mothers may be able to handle labor much better when a […]

I overheard a conversation in a mums group the other day that made me wonder if it was considered  the norm today to spend more time and effort researching which baby buggy to buy than deciding with who and how to give birth to the baby. Indeed there are many choices in both worlds. However,  […]

We asked two mothers from our Love Based Birth preparation program to describe birth in one word. Look at these amazing shining, confident, connected faces. These two women have had their babies in the last 2 todays! Yeah! I asked them both the same thing I ask every woman: ‘what’s the one word to describe […]

I love seeing this article from Australia’s mainstream media about childbirth education classes: Childbirth education upgrade could help cut rate of medical interventions: experts Professor Hannah Dahlen shares her feelings about childbirth education classes: “It’s time for us to rethink that, and also to think about empowering parents much more, getting them motivated, getting them […]

Perineal tears are very common side effect amongst mothers going through vaginal birth for the first time. However, there are many ways to prevent perineal tears. How on earth is my body going to open and stretch to the degree required to give birth? I hear that a lot. I am curious if you wondered […]

Congratulations, your family is expanding! If you are considering having your kids present for the birth of their brother or sister, go for it! I have had many sibling-attended births and see kids usually do great when they are well prepared. Lucky for them they haven’t yet had the programming that birth is anything but […]

The first baby from our Pregnancy Moon Birth Preparation and Paradise retreat was born under the March full moon as a successful VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean)! It feels so fitting that the first Pregnancy Moon baby is a VBAC because tools for success include: A determined mother and a supportive birth partner spending time together to get […]

When preparing for birth, a positive mindset may just be the most important thing for parents. Gentle, beautiful, love based births can happen in any setting. I bow to all you amazing parents who put in the effort, trust the magic and actively participate in making your birth dreams come true! Here is an email […]