March for Midwives
A selection of photos from the midwifery marches throughout Aotearoa, we protest for fairer pay.
By Home Birth Aotearoa
Last Issue – for now
Our goal has been to provide an accessible, free publication that has homebirth at the centre.
By Sian Hannagan
Hannah Dahlen on Midwifery
Hannah Dahlen is leading the way for some long overdue fundamental changes to maternity in Australia
By Home Birth Aotearoa
Trustee Elections 2019
Trusteeship is a voluntary position, working with other trustees in governance of trust activities.
By Home Birth Aotearoa
Home Birth Hui 2018
Our annual Hui at Horouta Marae was a great opportunity to catch up with our homebirth regions.
By Home Birth Aotearoa
What it means to be a Trustee
Our role in trusteeship is one that is both very specific, and incredibly broad. we are caretakers for Home Birth in Aotearoa
By Sian Hannagan
Wet Felted Winter Slippers
Last Winter I made wet felted slippers from sheeps wool, and they are the best & warmest slippers I have ever had.
By Sian Hannagan
The argument for funding
Evidence based research continues to be clear that continuity of care is classed as the gold standard in maternity care.
By Tammi Heap
The Pelvic Floor
Many women accept incontinence as part of being female and giving birth, and do not seek help when the problem arises.
By Janet Thackray
Making Soap
I have always wanted to make my own soap, but I have always been put off by the idea of using caustic ingredients
By Sian Hannagan
The Secrets of Kombucha
We asked Stacey Wilson to talk to us about Kombucha. There are a whole host of articles and tutorials on kombucha, claiming all sorts…
By Stacey Wilson
Two Recipes with Quince
It’s almost here, I can smell it in the air – QUINCE season. In late summer through autumn a peculiar, yellowed green, hard lumpy fruit…
By Sian Hannagan
NZCOM Conference 2018
One Voice was a passionate, valuable conference which focused on midwifery as it stands in Aotearoa today.
By Home Birth Aotearoa
What Happens when the Midwives are Gone?
Midwives in Aotearoa are the single biggest repository of birth knowledge, maternity care, and traditional birth knowledges in our country. The model of care…
By Sian Hannagan