My husband Rich wrote up Madison’s birth story within a week or two of her being born. Reading it 5 months later brought tears to my eyes. I’m so grateful that he took the time to write this up because all the details I thought were lost are captured in his story. It’s incredible how in tune he was with me, the…
-
-
How the Webster Technique Can Help You Birth Without Fear
For many women, pregnancy can be a very uncomfortable experience. First, there are the initial hormonal changes and morning sickness; the feeling of being on an emotional roller-coaster for no good reason whatsoever and the unusual food cravings at all hours of the day (such as early, early morning Jack-in-the-Box taco runs for those husbands keeping track). Next come the…
-
Normalizing Birth One Baby At a Time: An Unassisted Birth Story
Jackson Timothy Lee Born October 11th at 11:30pm. 7lbs, 20 inches Our second unassisted birth was nothing like our first, but was wonderful just the same. The first was my husband and I, candle-light, music, thunderstorm and then Jasmine; all beautiful and perfect. Now, five years later (literally the same due date) I wanted to have big sister included, to…
-
How To Avoid An Unnecessary Cesarean Section
Our BWF Community is a diverse group of women with different birthing experiences. Midwives, doulas, mothers who have birthed only at home, others who have had cesareans, VBAC’s, natural or medicated hospital births. Women have valuable information and support to offer one another. I recently asked the BWF Mamas how to avoid a c-section and here are the top answers.…
-
Thoughtful Thursday
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~Margaret Mead *Picture of Dr. Ian Davis-Tremayne with Upper Cervical Health Centers of Marin.
-
Breech Does NOT Equal C-Section
I have written before how a breech baby is another variation of normal. Having a breech presentation does not mean you automatically need to schedule a c-section. Remember, our babies are wise and know just how they need to be for birth. Most of the time, babies will turn, even late in pregnancy and labor!!! You can read my other…