Giving birth, an empowering experience. As I embarked on my second pregnancy I encountered mixed emotions. I was excited but also scared. My first labour experience had not gone quite to plan and after wanting a water birth in a primary unit I ended up in hospital with an epidural and a ventouse... read more
I was new to the area of Warkworth when I fell pregnant with my first child. At both a daunting and exciting time of my life I began my search for a Maternity Carer. My Doctor made a few suggestions which included a selection of experienced midwives from the Warkworth Birthing Centre... read more
At the last session of our antenatal classes we girls were asked to brainstorm what we were looking forward to the most about having our babies. I was slightly surprised that none of the other ladies were looking forward to labour itself – the general reaction was “God no! “. For me it was not just the excitement of our baby finally arriving, I was looking forward to the challenge... read more
The whole experience of birth and care at Warkworth Birthing Centre far exceeded my expectations. Having already had two hospital births (one with an epidural and one induced), I was nervous about the prospect of delivering my baby at a birthing centre. As peaceful as the setting seemed to be I was still planning on leaving Snells Beach with enough time to get to hospital... read more
Hi my name is Stephanie and I gave birth to my first son 5 months ago at Warkworth Birthing Centre. Oddly enough my birth experience wasn’t that bad! I had prepared myself for the dreaded “contractions that make you want to die” and the “burning ring of fire”, from the moment I found out I was pregnant. All my “friends” thought it was funny to joke about... read more