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.
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.
Kerena
I grew up hearing the stories of our whare filled with whānau welcoming me into the world with karakia, karanga, waiata, and the smell of baking from the kauta. Those stories stayed with me.