I received this email this week and took the time to slowly read it. To take it in. It’s these moments, experiences, and testimonies from all of you that keep me going. {January} *** Dear Birth Without Fear, I know you probably get a LOT of emails/messages/comments so I hope this finds you well! I have something I need to tell…
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Birth Without Fear 2015 {Coming Your Way}
This year was amazing. Nine Birth Without Fear events and two other speaking engagements kept us busy! We thought maybe we would slow down in 2015, but after the amazing experiences this year, there’s no way we can…or want to. We want to meet more of you! To inspire you and be inspired ourselves. Here is a video clip of what…
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Frank Breech Hospital Birth of 11lb. 2oz. Baby Boy
“Last year I photographed the completely natural birth of a frank breech baby boy. His mum was planning a home birth but on the morning of her going into labour, it was found that her ‘wee’ man was breech. She knew right from that moment that she would give birth to him naturally, and she choose to birth him at the…
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Coffee is the New Crack for Pregnant Women
As many of you know, we announced the pregnancy of our 6th child recently! As a blogger, I waited as long as I felt I could before sharing. Why you ask? Because people can suck. If you’ve been on the internet at all you know I’m not being mean, just stating the truth. I really did not want to put…
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My Husband Grew a Beard & I Got Pregnant
Hear me out. Last April I finally found the mental strength and love for myself to participate in the 4th Trimester Bodies Project. I was pampered and loved on for the goddess that I am. I had a wonderful day celebrating me for me. I was glowing. Little did I know at the time, Ashlee Jackson was also documenting the…
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Pregnant with Cancer {I Am Strong}
{by Heather Wascak} I am strong because I had a natural, 44 hour home birth with my son in 2011. I am strong because when I found out I was pregnant with my second child, I decided to have another home birth. I am strong because I was running throughout my entire second pregnancy, up until the end of the…
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Infertility, Twins, and Family {I Am Strong}
I am strong because I went through 4 years of infertility, the last 2 of those years were filled with fertility treatments.I am strong because on one of my first fertility treatments I saw the much anticipated faint pink line. I am strong because on the same day that I saw and photographed this line I lost my hope for…
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Stopping the Cycle of Abuse {I Am Strong}
My name is Ashley, I am 30 years old, and I am strong.I am strong because I was 16 when I became pregnant with my first child. I am strong because I chose to keep him instead of giving him up for adoption.I am strong because I stayed in school, worked part time to pay for his needs, and graduated…
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Overcoming Anxiety, Depression and Addiction {I Am Strong}
Hi my name is Bailey, I am 22 year old new mother. Here is my story: I am strong because I have struggled with anxiety, depression and addiction since I was a teenager. I am strong because I can admit that. I am strong because when I found out I was pregnant at 21 years old nothing else mattered. Every…