Birth Journeys

the long version

Birth Journeys is a diverse collection of 29 encouraging and inspiring birth stories by real Australian women (and men). It includes a wide range of birth experiences and choices: hospital, birth centre, homebirth, unassisted birth, water birth, IVF, caesarean, VBAC and twins. Some stories are warm and lighthearted, some are serene and peaceful, while others are a wild whirlwind experience. Each story is positive, uplifting and empowering. Birth Journeys also contains contributions from health care professionals, academics and authors including Dr Sarah J Buckley (Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering), Dr Hannah Dahlen, Renee Adair, the Maternity Coalition, Stephanie Corkhill Hyles (25 Ways to Awaken Your Birth Power), Gabrielle Targett (A Labour of Love) and David Vernon (Men at Birth). Your experience of birth *does* matter. A ‘perfect’ birth is not always possible, but every woman deserves a positive birth.