Birth Rite

Birth is-and always will be-a woman's experience, thus making birth a "rite of passage" - an empowering event that significantly increases her self-esteem.

When I trained as a midwife many years ago I was absolutely enthralled by the miracle, the power and the beauty of birth. On a personal level, giving birth to my own four children was a most inspiring experience for me as a woman. It felt as if I was doing what I was born to do. I had such a sense of achievement and I look back on these births as real highlights in my life. This brought about a st

05/06/2025

Come and join us!

29/05/2025

It’s not too late to join us!

31/05/2024

Wombs Doula Course 2024 in Port Elizabeth/ GQ starting on 29 July. If you are passionate about woman-centered care during birth, don't hesitate, book your spot now ❤️

28/04/2024

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28/04/2024

Please don’t respond to a friend request from me , my page has been hacked !

07/06/2023

Are you passionate about woman-centred care during labour and birth?

Are you yourself a mom and want to make and be the difference you so desperately needed during your birth experience?

Then this Doula course is for you 🫶🏻! Contact Colleen for more information and see how this can ignite your passion to make a difference 🙌🏻

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10/05/2023

Enrolment for the PE WOMBS 2023 course is now open! Contact Colleen at [email protected] for application forms.

This course will start on 29 July and run for 6 months. Meet once a month in person in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha).

24/11/2022

Surrendering to the waves 🌊 Birth Rite

24/06/2021

The miracle of life, the moment of birth ...
Safely delivered at home by midwife Ingrid 🖤
Sister Ingrid- Gentle Touch Midwifery

Welcome baby girl 💗

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Michelle van der Westhuizen
Birth Rite
Colleen Pedersen