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Caesarean Birth as a Rite of Passage
A little while ago, I had the opportunity to support a caesarean birth. The experience left me feeling both humbled and deeply grateful to witness, and I’d like to share it.
Tomoko Holloway
6 days ago3 min read


Your Birth Story 13 - First Birth at Home - Birthzilla’s Story
Chelsea has generously shared her first birth story — a planned home birth. After exploring her options, she chose to birth at home, learning that for a low-risk woman it is associated with excellent outcomes and fewer unnecessary interventions. Although her journey came with challenges, trusting her instincts felt right. She gave birth at home feeling deeply proud and in awe of her body.
Tomoko Holloway
Jan 313 min read


Reconnecting with my family, ancestors and motherland
I recently returned to Japan, my motherland, and it was a deeply meaningful experience that reconnected me with my family, ancestors and the land itself.
Tomoko Holloway
Nov 15, 20256 min read


Your Birth Story 12 - Second Calm and Empowering Homebirth
Roxanne shares two beautiful and honest home birth stories — both quick, powerful labours, with her first baby arriving at 36 weeks. Follow one mother’s journey through fast-paced births, unexpected timing, and the deep trust she placed in her body and instincts. This is a story of surrender, intuition, and the strength that rises when you're surrounded by the right support.
Tomoko Holloway
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Your Birth Story 11 - Your Body Knows What It’s Doing
Roxanne shares two beautiful and honest home birth stories — both quick, powerful labours, with her first baby arriving at 36 weeks. Follow one mother’s journey through fast-paced births, unexpected timing, and the deep trust she placed in her body and instincts. This is a story of surrender, intuition, and the strength that rises when you're surrounded by the right support.
Tomoko Holloway
Aug 9, 202511 min read


Your Birth Story 10 - My Second Home Birth
A mother shares her journey of going into labour after 42 weeks, facing induction offers and feeling intense pressure. Despite challenges, she embraced resilience and trust. This heartfelt story reflects on navigating external pressure, surrendering to the process, and finding strength in the beauty of birth.
Tomoko Holloway
May 9, 20253 min read


Your Birth Story 9 - The Waiting Game
We follow the journey of a mother labelled “high risk” due to older age and IVF conception. After her waters broke, she faced nearly 72 hours of waiting through pre-labour rupture of membranes. With her doula’s support, she trusted her instincts, navigated medical pressure, and entered labour naturally—a story of resilience, informed choice, and empowerment.
Tomoko Holloway
Nov 25, 20246 min read


Your Birth Story 8 - Vita's Birth Story
A mother with a blood clotting disorder shares how she and her partner reclaimed the birth experience they had hoped for, even within a hospital setting. With preparation, informed choices, and the right support, they created a positive, empowering environment that honoured their wishes and welcomed their baby with confidence, love, and calm.
Tomoko Holloway
Sep 24, 202411 min read


Your Birth Story 7 - I See A Lot Of Hair!
A first-time mum shares her positive water birth experience in a midwife-led unit. Supported by her partner and doula, she embraced the calm environment, trusted her body, and found comfort in the birth pool. As her baby crowned, the midwife joyfully exclaimed, “I see a lot of hair!”—a light-hearted moment in an empowering and memorable birth journey.
Tomoko Holloway
Jul 25, 20245 min read
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