“I was a surrogate and the delivery was at home. Her mama and I cross nursed for a couple days (so yeah the nursing photo is me nursing a baby that isn’t mine) and I now pump and donate (albeit not for my surrobaby).” ~Kristina A surrogate home birth… Surrogate mother nursing her surrogate baby… Bio Parents meeting their precious…
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Introducing the BWF Birth Fund
Many BWF Moms in our support group shared a vision with me to support other BWF mothers in serious financial strain. After encouragement from these awesome women, Birth Without Fear is now launching the BWF Financial Help Fund. This is to help women who have exhausted all other resources and need our help. If you can donate, it is done…
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VBA2C at 42+6 Weeks
“You’ve got to give a little, take a little, And let your poor heart break a little. That’s the story of, that’s the glory of love.” To tell the story of Bunni Larue, I have to give a little background. The stories of Sylvia Joleigh and Justus Brooks are condensed but will give an idea of how I approached Bunni’s…
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The Pregnancy Glow
You know what it is, but it’s hard to describe or explain. Maybe pictures would be a better way? OK, maybe I am just looking for a reason to share more awesome maternity pictures with you! In all seriousness though, the pregnancy glow is real! It isn’t just an old wives tale. From Dr. Sears… “The glow that others notice…
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Maternity Pictures That Will Make You Smile
I’m usually not a huge fan of the naked/hand over the breasts maternity shots, mostly because they typically look awkward. But when done right they can be so great. Like these… Danielle and Patrick It’s the strong hands of the father in this one that I love… Kelli and Tony And this one… A beautiful gift…photo by Gara Hill. Krista…
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Division: What Are We Fighting For?
I recently asked on our BWF page if people thought there was division in the birth community (moms and professionals) or unity. Everyone answered division on some level. One woman, an OB, asked, “What are we fighting for?” Good question. This is not referring to women who are fighting to have a voice or for their rights. This is about…
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Babywearing and Breastfeeding
When I had my 2nd child, I would have never been able to tend to his (high) needs and chase my 21 month old around the house, if it wasn’t for babywearing. At the time I used a Maya ring sling. Not only that, but he became a much calmer baby when I wore him on me. With my 3rd…
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The Supporting Hands of Birth
This picture represents the involvement that family and care providers can have in a birth. It is beautiful when everyone comes together to support mom in having a wonderful, safe birth. Kim says, “This picture really captured home birthing for me. A trained midwife whose love, gentleness and skill have overwhelmed me. This was our second home birth with her. …
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Loving Each Other Enough
“The trouble with the world and the trouble with you and me is that we don’t love each other enough. And if we do, we don’t bother to show it, or we don’t bother to say it. If the world is to know love, it has to be in your heart and in mine.” –Marjorie Pay Hinckley, Small and Simple…