“Bellydance for Birth”

“Bellydance for birth” by Maha Al Musa Maha Al Musa is a mother of three gorgeous children – two sons and a daughter, writer, human rights activist, dancer, doula and lover of all things connected to the divine ‘feminine’. She is of Palestinian / Moslem and Lebanese / Christian background and was born in Kuwait [...]

This Week’s Q & A

What can I do to keep homebirth as an option for future births? The simple answer to this one is to read the article below and take URGENT ACTION…otherwise the option of homebirth may be lost to Australian women. Even if you don’t want a homebirth, many other women do and our children may…so help [...]

Urgent Message – Please read and take action NOW

On behalf of Justine Caines, Secretary of Homebirth Australia and Founder of What Women Want (Australia) Inc. Dear All We have just (and yes I mean in the last 24 hours) been advised that Nicola Roxon will put amendments to the midwifery legislation that will REQUIRE a midwife claiming Medicare to work WITH either an [...]

Birth Options

Having a baby is a normal part of life.  We should all be able to choose the type of care that we wish to receive during our time of pregnancy, giving birth and after the birth.  There are several birthing options available when it comes to your caregiver and your chosen place of birth.  These [...]

Should I have a Doctor as my Primary caregiver during pregnancy?

A lot of people automatically assume that once they become pregnant, they need to come under the care of a doctor or Specialist Obstetrician.  The first question you need to ask yourself is…are you sick? Or do you have a ‘high risk’ pregnancy? If so, then YES, you should be under the care of a  [...]