Birth Stories

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Gavin is born!

From Stacie: Thank you all so much for playing a role in the birth of our son!  You were every reason why my birth was so satisfying to me and will leave such a positive impression on me for the rest of my life.  From Maria watching Mia so that Dave could focus on me [...]

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Birth Story–Cheyenne, mom of Josiah, born June 2010

You’re pregnant after 17 years, are you crazy, wow! These were typical comments made to us when people found out we were expecting. Jim and I tried for many years to get pregnant and finally, with the help of Natural IVF, I was pregnant. I knew from the start I wanted to give birth at [...]

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Blizzard baby! The Emergence of Simone

The Emergence of Simone I never thought I would have a child.  Even as a young girl I would tell my parents and friends that I was never having children.  And I meant it.  Right up until the moment when the pregnancy test said positive… Spring 2009.  The circumstances of my pregnancy were far from [...]

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The Birth of Uma Pai

The moon at the time of Uma’s birth was nearing fullness. Of course, the moon, which has influenced many a woman’s labor over the thousands of years of birthing, played a strong role in my birth experience. Two weeks before the “due date,” my husband had gone out to Los Angeles to surprise his dad [...]

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Baby is here!

Christy and Martin’s long awaited “pumpkin” is finally here!  We know that many of you have been anxiously awaiting the big news, so we wanted to post this brief update on the website. Christy delivered her 8lb 5oz daughter (name soon to be announced) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 5:09 pm.  She entered the [...]

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Nicholas Rocco’s Birth-a late pregnancy switch to homebirth!

At about 35 weeks I wasn’t sure if I wanted to have this baby in a hospital anymore.  After meeting with my doula and seeing the movie  ”The Business of Being Born” I realized I had other options.  I didn’t have much time, though, and finding a midwife was tricky.  Luckily I found Meredith & [...]

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The Birth of Luke

It’s true that you never forget your birth experience.  Even if you have a rubbish memory like myself, you’ll remember every last detail.  When my daughter Olive was born at Pennsylvania hospital in 2007.  Her actual birth was incredible, but I hated the cold feel of the hospital.  I hated having to be so present [...]

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Birth Poem

A surge Like summer thunder Pounded the earth Beneath my squatting legs, Tearing open the seam In the unseen curtain Between dimensions Of earth and spirit. The elders peered with knowing curiosity From the other side To witness the sacred re-entry Of one of their own. Layers of logic and grace melt In the swelter [...]

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Livia’s birth…Good things come to those who wait!

The day Livia was born I was 14 days past due. It was the end of June and we had just gone through another heat wave. My anxiety levels were high and I was worried about the health of the baby, although there was no indication that the baby or myself was under any stress. [...]

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Evelyn’s Birth…an early surprise!

June 25, 2008 I really was not expecting to have her when I did. I really thought she’d be born the next week but that wasn’t her plan. I woke up at 3 in the morning with cramps and having to pee, and then I realized my mucus plug had come out. I got really [...]