This is the story of how I overcame doubt, fear, and negativity within myself so that I could experience the pure, raw power, intimacy, and spirituality of bringing life into this world. At 36 weeks I found out our baby was breech and my plans for a homebirth were nearly destroyed. With the help of my amazing fiance, my incredible…
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Breech Birth Video: Faith in God and His Will
Amanda sent her video in to share with the BWF Mamas. Her journey, after a loss and finding out her baby was breech took a lot of research, education and faith. She was open to listening to her instincts and to God. Her faith in both carried her through fearing another loss, finding out her baby was breech and how…
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A Fast Midwife-Assisted Hospital Birth
Landrie’s way of writing and honestly explaining the raw emotions of birth, especially a quick one is not only witty, but mesmerizing. ~Mrs. BWF My story is about a positive hospital birth experience with the UNT Nurse Midwives at Harris Hospital downtown Fort Worth. I still had three weeks until my estimated due date but I was ready, I was…
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Born in the Caul
Every once in a while, that special bag of waters that protectively surrounds our babies stays intact as baby comes earthside. Here are two example sent in from women in our BWF Community! A BWF Mama sent this photo of her baby birthing in the caul. She says, “My midwives did not intervene at all. I was involuntarily pushing as…
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Not Just Another Typical ‘Teen’ Pregnancy and Birth.
Zhandra gave birth to her daughter, without fear, in 2009. She might have been young, but she was fearless and very well supported and respected. A beautiful and inspiring birth! ~Mrs. BWF Teen pregnancy is one of those “hot topics” nowadays, surrounded by controversy and viewed as “mistakes”, “recklessness” and all kinds of other degrading things. This image is only…
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Asking Questions and Getting Good Information From Your Care Provider
Lindsey from Mother Rising was kind enough to share some great ideas on how to ask questions and get good information from your care provider. Communication is so important, especially with the person you are depending on to support you while birthing your baby. ~Mrs. BWF Pregnant women want their ideas, opinions and questions to be heard so that…
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Cord Around Baby’s Neck Is NOT Automatic Emergency
Elizabeth sent her amazing birth pictures to me from her midwife assisted home water birth of her son January 6, 2010. He had a 4x nuchal cord (which can be seen in one of this pictures), which caused heart decels into the 70s during pushing as well as a little passed meconium due to distress. She says, “My midwife was…
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Tattoos, Birth and Babies
Wait…tattoos? What do tattoos have to do with birth and babies? Well, people with tattoos have babies too! Every time I see a maternity, birth or newborn picture with the mom or dad tatted up, I think it’s awesome. Really though, it’s when I see a picture of a tattooed daddy supporting his woman during labor. Love it. Apparently I’m…
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Picture of Baby Crowning
I love having the opportunity to off-set shows like Baby Story or The Doctors by showing what birth really can be! Thanks to so many of the BWF mothers for your willingness in sharing your stories, experiences and pictures. ~Mrs. BWF A BWF mama sent this picture in… “I’m SO proud of this pic of crowning on the toilet. The…