Yesterday, we shared the first part of Rose Homme’s HBA2C story. In this five-part series, she shares her journey to home birth: the emotional ups and downs, the pain of her first births, and how believing in herself and her body guided her through. Here, you can read about the birth of her second child, Oliver. Check back tomorrow to…
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The Long Journey Home: An HBA2C Story {Part I}
Last June, Rose Homme brought her daughter into the world through a planned HBA2C. In this five-part series, she shares her journey to get there: the emotional ups and downs, the pain of her earlier cesareans, and how believing in herself and her body guided her through. Check back tomorrow to read about the birth of her second child, Oliver.…
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11 Wicked Blog Posts {11/5-11/10}
I wonder if you all (that’s part Texan) can keep up with the number of posts we’re putting out! Here’s a summary for you. Organized and pretty in one place. 1. Three rad weeks of NO Facebook! Not exaggerating. It’s been awesome. Here’s why. 2. These incredible pictures and video of a mother being supported in a VBAC after a…
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Against All Odds, A Surprise VBAC!
Aila’s birth story begins on Good Friday, the 22nd of April. I began having contractions 15-20 minutes apart sometime in the morning, timing them quietly on my phone. They were quite mild, but really, about the same intensity as the contractions I had during labour with Liam. However, these were painful in front, unlike with Liam, where I felt most…
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What is a ‘Birth Without Fear’?
An empowering birth without fear. What does that mean? It does not mean there are never any fears, it doesn’t only take place at home and it is different for each women. A birth without fear can take place… –At home –In the hospital –Unassisted –As a Cesarean Birth –When having a VBAC –At a Birth Center When asked what…
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March of Dimes: Why Waiting At Least 39 Weeks is Best for Your Baby
As of August 2011, March of Dimes has taken a stand that having inductions and cesarean sections for non-medical reasons before 39 weeks is not in the best interest of baby. Here is why… Babies born too early may have more health problems at birth and later in life than babies born full term. Here’s why your baby needs 39…
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A Cesarean is Not a Failure: One Woman’s Story
I recently wrote a blog post on how to have a positive experience with a cesarean birth. While we discuss the high rates of c-sections and unnecessary interventions, it’s easy to forget that sometimes they are necessary and when used in those necessary circumstances, they are a blessing. Nicolle shares her two cesarean births, what led to them and has…
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An Unplanned Home VBAC!
Unplanned home VBAC by Audrey With my first daughter, I had a long labour which ended in too much hospital intervention and an eventual emergency cesarean. Throughout my second pregnancy I was fixated by my previous labour. I was very frightened of being interfered with again. My midwife was amazing, she gave me her contact number and said to call…
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Trusting Birth and Trusting Ourselves as Birthing Women
When it comes to birthing in our country, there are many different opinions on what is safest for mom and baby. What it comes down to is, there is not one blanket right answer. Yes, most of the time, the more unhindered the birth, the safer it is. However, every mom, pregnancy and baby are different. Each woman needs to…