Born for Life by Julie Watson

Born for Life by Julie Watson My page is about all things pertaining to midwifery and birth throughout the world. I have written two books about my life as a midwife.

I share articles, other's stories and I promote women's issues, especially around birth. From a young age Julie pondered what she would do with her life. A job as a nurse aide in the local Maternity Annexe at the age of sixteen gave her a love for being with women during labour and birth, and caring for mothers and their babies. Life could not have been happier, married to the man she loved and th

e birth of a son. The tragic and unexpected death of her second baby in her first hour of life led to depression, loneliness and despair. The true story tells of a woman’s struggle to overcome tragedy and who triumphs to become the midwife that she was born to be. The many birth stories are told from an era in the 1970s through the eyes of a young nurse aide to modern day midwifery in New Zealand as an independent midwife with her own caseload.

Born for Life- Midwife in Africa is now available on Amazon as an Audiobook.
29/06/2025

Born for Life- Midwife in Africa is now available on Amazon as an Audiobook.

Nothing could prepare Julie for the experience of living and working in the heart of Africa. This memoir takes you on Julie’s journey to Kalene Mission Hospital in Zambia, where she worked as a midwife for five months caring for African women and their babies at the most cherished time in the...

29/06/2025

Nothing could prepare Julie for the experience of living and working in the heart of Africa. This memoir takes you on Julie’s journey to Kalene Mission Hospital in Zambia, where she worked as a midwife for five months caring for African women and their babies at the most cherished time in the...

‘Born for Life- A Midwife’s Story’ is now available as an audio book. So pleased to be able to offer this format. 😊
29/06/2025

‘Born for Life- A Midwife’s Story’ is now available as an audio book. So pleased to be able to offer this format. 😊

A nurse aide position in the local maternity annexe at the age of sixteen gave Julie a love for being with women during labour and birth and caring for mothers and their babies. Life could not have been happier until the tragic death of her own baby in the first hour of life led to depression,...

21/06/2025
12/06/2025

“Come on in and meet my half-sister,” Kathy Marcus said, her smile about as bright as the sunshine she let into her Hayden home when she opened the front door Thursday morning. It has been an exciting time for Marcus, 78, who just met her half-sister Judy Hutchinson, 76, for the first time in pe...

A very successful fashion parade tonight raise funds for the Hamlin Obstetric Fistula. Thank you to all who supported us...
28/04/2025

A very successful fashion parade tonight raise funds for the Hamlin Obstetric Fistula. Thank you to all who supported us.

09/04/2025

Thanks to all those who have bought tickets to our up and coming Fashion Parade to raise funds for Hamlin Obstetric Fistula.

A fashion parade will be held at Ballentynes Fashion Central, Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North on Monday 28th April at ...
10/03/2025

A fashion parade will be held at Ballentynes Fashion Central, Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North on Monday 28th April at 5.45 pm. Tickets are $15, light refreshments are provided. Spot prizes and raffles. Message me to buy a ticket. All proceeds go to the women of Ethiopia have life saving surgery.

04/03/2025

Wrap a woman in love

22/02/2025

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