My Body Given Up for You: Christine's Redemptive Home Birth After Trauma and Loss

The birth of my daughter four years ago left me with much trauma. It was my first ever birth and although I chose a birth center with a...

43 Weeks, Long Labor, and "Big" Baby: Cassandra's Home Water Birth of Anna Rose

As we approached our due date of August 4th, I felt comfortable and calm. My heart was filled with excitement but I felt entirely content...

From Hospital to Birth Center to Home: Kendall's Redemptive Birth of Baby Dominic

Background: My first birth was a classic 32 hour hospital induction with the cascade of interventions. I had complications that left me...

Leah's Home Birth of Second Baby Ada Jane

It was October 6th and I had no signs of labor at all. I had been trying for weeks to keep my peace about her coming whenever she was...

Is That Midwife, Doctor, or Practice Right for You?

Choosing a provider for pregnancy and birth is one of the most significant decisions not only impacting the outcome of your birth but...

The Home Water Birth of Peter Simon Lolek

Four years ago today our sixth son Peter was born! So here's his birth story! Just one left to complete them all, I promise ;) We knew...

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