Sarah
Mother of two little scallywags, Sarah has years of hands on experience with everything baby and kids. Accomplished community manager and writer, she lives in Adelaide with husband and kids.
Birth Story: ‘We were told she may need an amputation’
It’s no secret that many women face a number of challenges while trying to fall pregnant, now imagine after persevering through this to then receive […]
Birth Story: ‘ I participated in a maternal assisted C-section’
A maternal-assisted caesarean is not something every woman can say she has experienced, but being involved in delivering your own baby can give a great […]
Birth Story: ‘I delivered our baby, against all odds of another c section’
After a year of trying to conceive her first son James, Grapeviner mum Wandah from our Winter 2023 Baby Group and her husband Andrew decided […]
Birth Story: “My Baby Was Born Unexpectedly at Home”
When falling pregnant with her third child, the last place that Ally expected to be giving birth was in her own home. While Ally was […]
Birth Story: ‘I needed surgery to remove my placenta’
An easy conception, a smooth-sailing pregnancy, and what seemed like a straightforward delivery – that’s the dream scenario for many expecting mums. Lara’s journey seemed […]
Birth Story: ‘We struggled with infertility’
Pregnancy and birth is not a one-size-fits-all approach. While some might find it easy, others will have to endure countless struggles before they are able […]
Birth Story: Surprise twins at age 40
Rebecca had just turned 40. With two teenage children from her first marriage and a beautiful two-year-old daughter with her second husband, she felt as […]
Birth Story: ‘Our baby was 103 days early’
Every year, over 26,000 Australian babies are born preterm birth, which is any baby born between 20 weeks and 37 weeks. Jennifer from the Autumn […]
Birth Story: Cara’s second pregnancy was nothing like her first
Cara’s second pregnancy was anything but ‘textbook’ with complications arising every step of the way. From the initial moments when her baby wasn’t attaching in […]
Birth Story: ‘I gave birth in the hospital carpark’
The birth of Jackie’s fourth child in 2019 was both swift and dramatic. It came as a surprise, as it was an unplanned pregnancy, and […]
Birth Story: “I Did Not Consent to That. I’m the Captain Here”
Catherine and her partner, Jake first crossed paths at a local bottle shop, where Catherine was the manager, and their connection grew stronger with each […]
Birth Story: ‘No beds, so the hospital kept sending me home ‘
When you are nearing the end of your pregnancy you begin to eagerly anticipate labour. Some mothers however need to be induced. This can often […]
Birth Story: ‘I tried to poop but then felt her head’
When choosing where you are going to give birth there are countless options. Most mothers’ first choice is to birth in a hospital but for […]
Birth Story: An ANZAC Day Birth
After a smooth first pregnancy, Emily was surprised that her second motherhood journey wouldn’t be so smooth. Experiencing a miscarriage and preeclampsia for the first […]
Birth Story: Mother’s journey with infertility and IVF
Infertility affects around 1 in 4 women in Australia who are trying to have a baby. In an ideal world, we could all conceive naturally […]