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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An Intimate Home Birth Story Photographed and Written by a Best Friend
“I turned into the neighborhood and the first thing I heard was an ice cream truck. I couldn’t help but smile and chuckle to myself at how cookie cutter it was. Some of us start from neighborhoods like this with the ice cream truck cruising through, the stay at home moms and cul-de-sacs…some of us do not. But this is…
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Birth Picture of Baby with Cord Still Attached
It goes overlooked (or is not discussed) that there is another stage of labor/birth. Once baby is born, and all fingers and toes are counted, the placenta still needs to be birthed. Here is a picture of that time between the birth of the baby and the birth of the placenta, which is also referred to as the 3rd stage…
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A VBA3C: Fused Sacrum, Needed Interventions and Pure Determination
The birth of Ava Sophia…A VBA3C You know that definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Yep, that one. I’ve gone over that saying so many times in my head. Am I crazy? Why do I even want this so badly? Am I willing to go through hours and hours, maybe days, of…
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An Unassisted, Lotus Birth Surrounded by Family Only
*It is not advised to freebirth at home. If you choose to have an unassisted birth, be prepared and have back up plans. Unassisted birth can be wonderful, but is not a safe option for everyone. ~Mrs. BWF The River She Is Flowing by Kathryn with The Mother magazine. The birth story of our sixth child begins with my Blessingway…
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Home Birth of Twins Born Past 41 Weeks, One Footling Breech
*This mother and father chose to birth at home with midwives as they felt it was the best choice for them. A post dates, twin birth, with one baby footling breech, obviously carries different risks than a singleton, head down baby. Please work with your care provider to ensure a safe birth for you and your baby. ~Mrs. BWF Travis…
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A Healing Home Birth Story After a Traumatic Hospital Birth
Korbin Lee Martin 8/1/2011 After the birth of my first son the thought of more children never entered my mind. It was a traumatic hospital birth that involved many unnecessary interventions and loss of control. The doctor whom I trusted to help me birth my baby gently, did as he pleased and never gave my emotions a second thought. It…
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Home Birth After Cesarean in Florida…This is Women’s Work
Candice is a beautiful mom who birthed without fear with the support of women surrounding her. “The whole point of woman-centered birth is the knowledge that a woman is the birth power source. She may need, and deserve, help, but in essence, she always had, currently has, and will have the power.” ~Heather McCue Birthing Story of Mary Ayn Rae…
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A Birth Center Birth Story
I went to bed at about 1 a.m. on Monday, February 21st. It was an extra day off of school (for President’s Day) and I was taking advantage by catching up on laundry and such. As soon as I got into bed I could feel the contractions starting. I had them 1-3 times an hour, lasting anywhere from about 15…