Labours of love: four very different birth stories
Labour is a powerful, beautiful and unique experience. Four mothers share their birth stories with Marianne Falconer, along with words of encouragement for the sisterhood.
STEPHANIE'S RURAL HOME BIRTH:
Andy and Stephanie Gudgeon are seasoned Waikato farmers and have chosen to give birth to all four of their children at home. Read more...
JOANNA'S REDEMPTIVE WATER BIRTH EXPERIENCE:
Joanna birthing experience with baby Nixie, now aged three, didn’t go to plan. Joanna went into labour unexpectedly, a few days before Christmas. Read more...
LISA'S SPEEDY HOSPITAL BIRTH:
Mother-of-three Lisa's deliveries got progressively quicker with each baby. Read more...
NICOLA'S MINDFUL WATER BIRTH:
Nicola had to laugh when she went into labour with her third child, Mika, because her daily routine simply had to continue: kindy pick-up, pasta for dinner and Peppa Pig to occupy the kids. Read more...
Photography by: Cassie Emmett, Capturing Life Photography & Natalie O'Brien Photography
AS FEATURED IN ISSUE 48 OF OHbaby! MAGAZINE. CHECK OUT OTHER ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE BELOW
