Birth is something that intrinsically connects us all. We have all been through birth. Our biological mother's have all selflessly risked their lives to birth us into this world. Perhaps we too have created life, and helped to birth a human being into the world. Birth is a constant, as is death. And yet, each experience is unique. The alchemy of that exact moment a baby is born holds so much power. This multi-author book collaboration, with foreword by Jane Hardwicke-Collings is intended to share as many experiences, lessons and stories of experts and experienced mothers in the magical world of pregnancy, birth and matresence. How do we change a broken system? How do we scaffold new parents as they navigate Matrescence? How do we create empowered experiences in the birth world? This book is intended to inspire you as you embark on your own conception, pregnancy and birthing journeys. When we tell our stories, it gives others the confidence and permission to share and take a leap of faith in their own lives. Magic happens when we gather. Contributing authors: Foreword - Jane Hardwicke-Collings Laura Elizabeth Vicki Hobbs Emma Woodham Jenna Richards Nicole Aly Claire In't Veld Laura van der Meulen Emily Schoeman Ashley Rose Tara Caetano Tania Henderson Hayley Leonard Melissa Arnott Rachelli Yaafe Emma Snelgar Bonnie Collins Sarah Elise Cat Fancote Shani-Faye Chambers Sarah Howard Sara Evans Kirsten Lyle Brigette Benary