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Hear Amanda talk about her first birth, a natural childbirth at home.
Brent and I went to the grocery store around 7:30 Wednesday night (6-4). I was craving fruit, so we stocked up on a bunch of different fruit. I was feeling really good, even though I was 4 days past due. I hadn’t had any contractions for several days, but did have some pressure pushing down […]
Dear Potential Homebirth Client, Congratulations on considering a homebirth! As you know, there are several midwives that serve this area; we range in age, experience level and most importantly, personality and philosophy of practice. You are of course welcome to email me or call me for a chat before we schedule a “consultation,” but this […]
I had a wonderful pregnancy. I suffered mild morning sickness or nausea and had some mild ailments but it wasn’t uncomfortable like my other pregnancies. I had an unassisted pregnancy which means I didn’t see a doctor or midwife for antenatal care. I cared for myself and did all I could to remain in good […]
Due on Jan 30, our little Rebekah arrived February 10, 2010. Weighing 9 lbs 1 oz and 21 inches long. I had been having contractions starting at 4:30am the previous morning, lasting about 10 minutes apart. They were strong, but not uncomfortable. I was beginning to get excited until around 4:30 pm, when they stopped. […]
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Sunny talks about the difference between her birth in a birth center and her birth at home.
It’s not everyday that my little world of natural childbirth, homebirthing and breastfeeding mamas makes it to headline news. But every now and then, there seems to be a token celebrity either boasting of her scheduled c-section or, ironically, of her natural childbirth. Now, on one hand, it’s pretty silly to take the words of […]
