“I am a chiropractor who specializes in pediatric and pregnancy chiropractic. I am certified in the Webster technique which is a special technique/analysis that helps balance a mom’s pelvic bones and ligaments via a chiropractic adjustment and also helps take stress/torque off of the uterus by finding trigger points on the round ligaments. Not only does it help mom feel…
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Breech Homebirth {17 Days Past Due Date}
“At 38 weeks pregnant I hired independent midwives to help me have a physiological breech birth at home because the NHS were not supportive of my choices and wanted me to opt for a caesarean. Four weeks and 3 days later my beautiful baby daughter was born at home in record fast timing and it was the most natural and…
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Birth Without Fear’s THREE Year Celebration Giveaway
Birth Without Fear was started with a simple Facebook page three years ago today. A vision and passion that has expanded into an inclusive community of informing and supporting. How can we not celebrate this?! We won’t make you read anything else. Let’s get to the good stuff! Many amazing prizes and tons of opportunities to enter and win! a…
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A Second Hyperemesis Gravidarum Pregnancy {Effects on the Partner}
Some time ago, I wrote a post about Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). That post – which has reached and helped so many – was written before my current pregnancy. Here I sit, pregnant with our second child, and having gone through (and still going through some days) another HG pregnancy. This time around I had a child to care for as…
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My Gastroschisis Baby {Vaginal Hospital Birth}
I have had 5 1/2 years to reflect on the birth of my daughter. Our story is a story of loss, heartbreak, faith, triumph, perseverance, and love…. so much love. – Brienna I married my husband in October, 2006. We had both decided to wait a couple years to have children. Three short months later, I received one of the…
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What’s a Woman to Do? {Choices Ripped Away}
Supporting all women in their birthing choices and being inclusive does not mean there are not issues within maternal and infant care, especially in the U.S. We can not deny that the care most women get in our country is sub-par. Women are still railroaded everyday, backed into corners, strapped down onto tables and told by their care providers they…
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Refuse to Abort, Surgery, NICU, Miracles {I Am Strong}
I am strong because I got pregnant at 19 years old. I am strong because I finished college. I am strong because at 16 weeks pregnant we found out we were having a boy. I am strong because at 18 weeks pregnant they told me our son wouldn’t survive and to just abort him. I am strong because at 20…
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The Value of a ‘Failed’ VBAC {I Am Strong}
I am strong because I am the mother of 3 children who inspire me beyond words. I am strong because I will do anything for them. I am strong because I had and have a beautiful breastfeeding relationship with my little nursinglings. A time that I love and cherish and always will. I am strong because all 3 of my…
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“When They Say Everyone’s Different, They Aren’t Kidding!” {My Birth Experience}
Giving birth was the single most amazing thing I have ever done. I read all the books and went to the classes but there was nothing that could have prepared me for my labor. I guess when they say everyone’s different, they aren’t kidding. Thinking back, I should’ve just skipped the classes altogether! – Jiska So here is how it…