One of the most common questions about homebirth from those considering it is, “What do you need?” While the list of supplies varies from midwife to midwife, there are some basic things that almost everyone is going to need to gather in preparation for the birth. There will also be things you will (probably) want to do for your comfort…
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Fast Labour and Birth Center Waterbirth {Awesome Tattoos}
My first daughter was something of a miracle. She was born 9 weeks early in your typical hospital setting. My water was leaking one morning so my husband and I went to the hospital. By that afternoon it completely broke on its own and my 3lb 8oz baby was born that night. From the first contraction to delivery, was about…
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A Vaginal Breech Birth with Yoga, Meditation and Visualizations {Take Note, America}
My water broke when I was 35 weeks. It was an “oh no!” moment. I really wished I’d peed myself, but knew I hadn’t. She’d been breech all along. Despite my inversions, remedies, and visualizations, I knew she hadn’t turned. Maybe I should have been concerned about her being preterm. In reality, my first concern was that I was on…
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Keep Calm: Birth Affirmation Free Printable
Kelly has a wonderful blog, The Pretty Bee. She decided to make a printable using the popular “Keep Calm and Carry On” posters and pictures. She figured with all the variations available, why not one for birth? She says, “I think once labor hits, that’s about all you can do…pray, work with your body and keep calm. Our bodies were designed…
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2 Pictures Representing Affirmations, Support and Breastfeeding in a Hospital Birth
“We brought this quote to hang in the delivery room as a little reminder. My husband took this picture as I was nearing delivery and I love the message and that you can see the reflection of 3 amazing women that surrounded and supported me every step of the way; my wonderful mother and 2 doulas!” ~Valery