Natural Birth 7
The story of my unassisted twin homebirth
Before getting to the birth you need to understand why and how we ended up with an Unassisted Birth. It was a journey.
The Pregnancy
I learned early on that I was having di/di twins. This means each baby has their own sac and their own placenta. I was not excited. I spent very little of my pregnancy actually excited. Immediately, the midwives threw a whole list of twin risks at me, and told me I was … Keep Reading!!!
Watch what it would look like if having sex was treated like giving birth
A birth advocacy group from Rome has come up with this genius video showing what it would be like if conception was treated the same way as birth is in most hospitals.
They nailed it! (yes, a sex pun)
Written by Nikki Waring
Eleven-year-old girl assists mom in her baby sister’s surprise delivery
Eleven-year-old Catilin Burke found herself acting as midwife for her baby sister’s birth, earlier this month. Her mother’s labor started as she was getting ready for school. Caitlin called an ambulance for her mom, Tara Knightley, but her little sister was in a hurry to meet her.
With some guidance, Caitlin caught Elsa-Monet, at 7:17am, as she entered the world. Caitlin then unraveled her sister from the cord, which she was wrapped in, and handed Elsa-Monet to her mother. … Keep Reading!!!
Homerun off the field: Woman gives birth during Padres game
During the 3rd inning of the Padres-Giants game on Thursday night the real excitement was happening off the field where baby Levi was making sure his mother had a memorable birth story to share with the world.
Mom and Dad went to cheer on their team before their family expanded but Levi had other plans. Mom, who was 39 weeks pregnant, went into labour but didn’t make it out of stadium. Fortunately, Giant’s catcher and “sorta doctor” Buster Posey was … Keep Reading!!!
Crowd-Birthing: A new birth trend
Featured image credit: One Tree Photography
Not that long ago women birthed alone, only doctors and nurses trained to see such horrors were allowed to be with expectant moms. Men were in the waiting room, hands full of cigars, anxiously awaiting the doctor to come out and announce if they had a new daughter or son. He dared not see his wife in any state other than dolled up making his dinner. Friends and family waited at home for carrier … Keep Reading!!!
Woman Gives Birth to 10lb Baby in Her Car
A Texas woman gave birth to her third baby, in the front seat of her car, while on the freeway. Her husband caught the entire event on video.
Reacting just as my husband would, the new father of three high fives his wife and then muses about if they can save money on paying for the birth center now.
Warning: While no nudity is seen, the video is unedited so if birth makes you uncomfortable I’d avoid clicking.
Congratulations to … Keep Reading!!!
The Sacredness of Birth
Images and text by Jennifer Murdock.
I have had a renewed inspiration to speak about Maternity Photographs.
My birth was very special, and probably not what most women experience for themselves, in a society of fear and one that does not honor the power and strength of being a woman. I am not bragging about this time in my life, I just want to communicate it, in the hopes of creating a opening for the possibilities that do exist.… Keep Reading!!!
