It sounds like crazy talk, right? I’m sure some people do think it’s crazy, and that’s okay. Heck, some people think it’s “crazy” to nurse a baby for over a year even when it is the mother who is nursing the child… Well, I’m here to tell you that I don’t. I’m also here to tell you how I do…
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The Beauty of Tattoos, Mothers, Fathers and Their Babies
A few months back, I posted on the BWF page (after sharing a picture) that there is just something sexy about a man who is tatted up and supporting his woman in labor. Well, that led into a full blown discussion and love for our BWF moms and dads with ink. It was followed by this post and a follow…
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3 Sisters Pregnant Together, Not Once, But Twice!
“My sisters and I all became pregnant in 2008. I was due in July and they were both due in September (they had there babies 2 days apart), then we all got pregnant again in 2009. My younger sister and I were due a week apart (our second babies are 6 days apart), and when we were 8 months pregnant…
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5th Child, 4th Unmedicated Birth, but 1st Home Birth!
“On Jan 7th, I had my 5th little blessing. It was my 4th med-free/natural birth and my 1st homebirth! Because of some of my own experiences and some hard things I’d seen as a doula, I had some fears to work through. Thank you for your site which helped me gain peace about my home birth. I had NO FEAR…
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Birth Announcement: Born Christmas Eve, Natural Hospital Birth
“I started following your Blog and Facebook page while pregnant in 2011. I feel blessed to be a part of the community! I had my 2nd child, a boy, named Jesse James, on Christmas Eve 2011. He was 12 days “past” due and a whopping 9lb 3oz! His was a beautiful un-medicated hospital birth. I had a wonderful nurse who…
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2 Naturally Supported Hospital Birth Videos
These 2 birth videos show hospital births done right. These women are supported in birthing their babies how they want. If only more hospitals would follow this example. I am so happy for these women! Ladies, if you are planning a hospital birth, YOU have choices. If your provider doesn’t see it this way, hire one who will. Find a…
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10 Tips: Transition From 1 to 2 Kids.
All of our children are 20 months apart (except 2 and 3 are 28 months apart b/c baby 3 was my VBA2C baby and I took more time). It’s hard. So hard. Here are some things in hindsight that helped (and wished I would have known beforehand). 1. Let go of expectations. If you EXPECT both children to nap at…
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Labor of Love, Home Birth Clip
I am so excited to share this. My friend (yes, I know her IRL) was on Labor of Love. There are 2 mamas in the video, my rockin’ friend is Morgan Mayes. I love that home birth was featured on this show (OK, and that Morgan told her midwife to be quiet. Ha!). Please SHARE THIS. I want her views…
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On Video: Mom Births in Front Seat as Dad Drives
A DFW midwife I know emailed me this short video of one of her clients birthing in the front seat of her Ford Focus. Dad is driving (on the way to the birth center) and catches the end of the birth on video. Mom catches her baby, unwraps the cord and brings baby to her chest. In the moment, you…