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What does a “great birth” actually mean to you? 💕

A healthy mum and baby? Less pain? Fewer interventions? A sense of strength, confidence and achievement? Or simply feeling heard, supported and respected throughout the experience?

There is no single definition of a great birth — and understanding what matters most to you can help shape the choices you make about your care, birth setting and support team.

From midwifery continuity of care to birth options, pain management and finding the right care provider, this article explores what can make a birth experience feel positive and empowering. 🤰✨

Read the full article and start thinking about what your great birth looks like. ❤️

As a midwife and Managing Director of My Midwives, Liz Wilkes has seen thousands of women walking into her practice asking this question. For some, the journey will be straightforward and easy and they will be at their destination before… Continue Reading >

Looking for more information on the fourth trimester? Midwife and new mum Marie-Louise outlines what to expect after birth and during the fourth trimester.

Offering online, small group and private antenatal childbirth & parenting Classes. All programs designed and delivered by a leading midwife and childbirth educator who built and delivered award-winning programs at a leading Sydney Private Hospital.

I’ve talked a lot this year about Edward, my “orchid” baby.  He’s been fussier than your average baby and has taken a long time to settle down out of his newborn phase.  I’ve shared this journey of having a baby… Continue Reading >

Oh, the moment you find out that you are going to have a baby! The exhilaration, joy, excitement, there isn’t any better feeling. The honor of bringing another life into the world also brings duty and upmost responsibility. Every parent… Continue Reading >

  Like many pregnant women with a looming due date, I’m starting to put pen to paper about my wishes for bub’s birth. Commonly known as a birth plan, it’s typical for birthing couples to list out a page or… Continue Reading >