THE BIRTH OF MY FIRST BABY: My first pregnancy was labeled “high-risk,” and for good medical reason. Around 35 weeks my blood pressure began climbing, and by 37 weeks I had all the classic signs of preeclampsia: severe swelling, rapid weight gain from fluid retention, protein in my urine, and hypertension. At the same time, my husband had just accepted a new job and we were moving three hours away at the last minute - without a new provider or birth plan in place in our new city. While I...

For a long time I have struggled with the fear that surrendering and entrusting something to God will always lead to more pain and...

“I need you to get out of the water.” I looked up at my midwife, cradling one fresh, wrinkled wet baby on my stomach above where the...