A brief background: I am a midwife, it is a calling I have had for many years, and on my first day on the job I honestly felt like I had done it before. The work just comes so easy and naturally to me. I loved my job with a passion. Before I got pregnant (and whilst I was pregnant)…
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Double Footling Breech Birth Adventure {Vaginal Hospital Birth}
“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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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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“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…
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Ianto’s life story {born still, but still born}
Thank you to Tenielle and Scott for allowing us to share Ianto’s life story and the precious memories you have of him. TRIGGER WARNING: This is a story of loss and stillbirth, with pictures. In February 2010, my world collapsed around me as I found out my baby, nicknamed “Smudge”, had died inside me at 32 weeks gestation. This is…
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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…