Mud Hut Home Birth “There were shepherds living out in the fields … An angel of the Lord appeared … and said to them, “…you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger” (Luke 2:8-12) We are volunteer workers with an NGO in West Africa, Republic of...
Jack’s Birth Story I woke up at 6:30am on the 26th May and wondered why I had wet my pants when I had only just been to the toilet about an hour before. Then I realised I had not wet my pants as such, but my waters had broken. I phoned my midwife at about...
2014 Trustee Nominations Nominations are open for trustees to Home Birth Aotearoa Trust. We welcome nominations from all members of our home birth community. Trusteeship is a voluntary position, strategically managing the activities of the trust in...
Gaby Gives Birth. By Rachel Wallis Ever since the labour of my first child, which I found quite astounding, I have been fascinated by the process of birth and our relationship with it. Many women, understandably, choose not to have a relationship with it, while...
Arthur’s Birth Story When I wrote Arthur’s birth notice for the newspaper, I described his birth as being a ‘joyous’ occasion. And it was! This isn’t a load of hippie hogwash either. The birth of my son was the most joyful, beautiful, and incredible experience of my...
