Kōrero Whakawhānau
Kōrero Whakawhānau is a space where whānau share their positive birth stories — real, honest and empowering experiences from hapūtanga through to meeting their pēpē. These stories celebrate strength, informed choices, aroha and the many different ways birth can unfold. We hope they uplift, reassure and inspire you on your own journey.
Salem Waters
Before I even knew I was hapū, I knew I was going to have a home birth. There was no doubt about it. I came into this world at home and so did my sister. It was a seed that was planted within me by my māmā and it only grew as I came into hapūtanga.
Matehuirua White Wharehoka
Ka nui te mihi ki te hunga mate kia Miriātepō , ko toku māmā Maata haere haere oki oki ai.
Shayla
If I could share one piece of advice with any mama preparing for birth, it would be this — trust yourself, trust your body, and stay open-minded through the journey.
Te-Rena
My advice to new mothers is to focus on breath work , connect with your tūpuna, and trust in your body's natural abilities
Ginaeya
To the mama reading this story of mine I would like to say embrace the feelings you encounter the excitement, the fear, the joy, and once you have baby in your arms skin to skin on your chest you will forget about everything and want to stay in that space forever.