Our Rose: A Birth Story
There were two stars shining directly outside my bedroom window the night I went into early labour; a bigger, brighter one and a smaller one shining…
Clary Sage Labour Oil Recipe + A Natural Labour Bag
We’ve been using essential oils in our home for a while now, from cleaning, to boosting immune health, to body and beauty products, to helping…
Harper Willow: A Birth Story — Red Tent Photography & Film
On Wednesday the 8th of June, I had the privilege of documenting the birth of Harper Willow Newing, an experience so beautiful I can’t really, probably…
Welcoming Billy: A Birth Story
“to live in this world you must be able to do three things to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your…
Our Baby Boy
I’m just going to start typing, because you have to start somewhere. Our baby boy – still to be named – landed into his dad’s outstretched…
Soon.
“When’s the baby coming?” we ask Ella, as if she somehow has special knowing powers. “Soon”, she replies. “Baby coming soon.” I take it is as…
The Birth Part One
It was 7 am on Wednesday the 22nd of February. As I groggily opened my eyes and met the bright sunshine of my bedroom, the disappointment…
It Begins
When I was preparing myself for the arrival of my first child, I read somewhere in a book, “The first few days are a time to…
The Countdown
This morning, I looked down, got a fright, and thought, “Oh Geez….that’s right”. I can’t be sure if I’m In Denial or just Very Relaxed. I…
The Red Tent 