Your Birth Story Matters

This was my 9th pregnancy and I felt like it would be my last one. I was trying to enjoy the last few weeks of my pregnancy, but I had several bouts of heavy bleeding and it was hard to stay peaceful. On Sunday (9am) we were in church and I felt a little grumpy and tired of being pregnant. I had

Avoid Unnecessary Interventions - Step 4 of 6

Let Labor Begin On Its Own - Step 1 of 6

My 10 birth stories in 10 minutes

Meet Jessica: Postpartum Planning

Hire a Doula? What's that?

For our 10th child we finally decided to have a homebirth. I was a little nervous since all my other babies were born at the hospital. But, I knew that I wanted a birth that was different and peaceful and a homebirth sounded perfect. Since my past labors were fast, my midwife took time to teach my h

I wish I could say I had no expectations for Bram’s birth, but I had journeyed through birth before – twice.  Owen’s birth had been long and tiring with days of contractions before he emerged into the world.  Caedmon’s had been surprisingly easy and quick;  he had slipped out into Daddy’s hands bef

Have Continuous Support - Step 3 of 6

Healthy Birth Your Way - Introduction

2 good tips for the last trimester of pregnancy

Pregnancy: How to choose a care provider

My husband and I headed out for our parenting class, when I told him to go back home because I did not feel well. I was 36 weeks pregnant with my second child and feeling a little crampy. At home I spent an hour or so taking a shower and walking around the house. Finally, I told my husband that I wa

Keep Your Baby With You After Birth - Step 6 of 6

Walk, Move, and Change Positions - Step 2 of 6

Miscarriage: A Personal Experience

What If My Water Breaks in Pregnancy?

Meet Sonal, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

So I had what some have called the best pregnancy no complications, no morning sickness, no body aches etc so I assumed when my time to birth came I would be great. I remember going to my last appointment with my midwife and complaining that everyone around me was having their baby so she stripped