Introduction

Australian birth stories acknowledges that the practice ceremony and sharing of birth knowledge has occurred across the lands and waterways of Australia since time immemorial. Jessie shares with us her incredibly positive physiological birth which she had under the care of a private obstetrician in a private hospital. She admits that it was difficult for her to get the pushing stage, but when her midwife suggested she sit on the toilet because it was just like doing a poo, Jessie's baby was born soon after. With Jessie's permission we might share that miscarriage in more detail on another episode so people can selectively listen to that one. If you're currently pregnant and preparing for your baby's arrival, you're navigating alm