While Childbirth is often touted as full of fear and pain it doesn't have to be.
Explore the experiences of others who have had all sorts of things involved in their birth stories and find out some of the pleasures that are more common then you've heard.
Recent Childbirth Articles
Everything you need to know about Pelvic Floor Health
Do you dribble when you laugh or sneeze? Do you avoid sex because it’s uncomfortable or painful? Do you have a mommy pouch after childbirth? Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is no laughing matter and affects much more of our lives then we may realize.
I can do it because God gave me the strength to do it!
You should never let someone tell you that you can’t handle birthing your baby! And Bree’s story is a perfect example, our bodies are made to do this, and they know what to do if we just get out of their way!
A Doula Gives Birth Herself
I’m very excited to share this Doula’s home birthing experience! It just goes to show how amazing our bodies are and when baby and you are ready sometimes the speed of delivery is faster then we expect. I know I’ve heard some intense stories about Mamma’s delivering before they could get to a hospital or even on the way to where they wanted to birth (like minutes away). But out bodies truly are amazing and can go from “not quite ready” to delivering a baby in a fairly quick time frame.
Midwife or Obgyn: What you need to know when choosing a care provider.
Finding out your are pregnant is exciting, and the first thing you need to do is find the best care provider for you and baby in this amazing time. Midwife or Obgyn, here are the questions you should be asking.
Birth Stories… some thoughts on Women’s History.
Birth Stories used to be used to teach other women what to expect in labor and delivery, not scare them into panic attacks!
Brandi’s Cesarean Birth
Cesarean birth can be absolutely amazing and empowering for some women. I totally belive that if there was a baby inside you that came out, you gave birth! And some times we have to give up our ideal birth for the life saving one… here is one Mamma’s story.
Stages of Labor
What are the stages of labor? Do you know what to expect, how it will feel? And what you can do for each stage of labor? Here is what my Midwife told me before I went into labor
My Birth Story
My birth story is not exceptional, it is more common then you think. And my birth story does not contain massive amounts of pain either.
Who you really need to have in the delivery room
No matter how many times you have given birth it is a momentus occasion, one we often want to share with those we love, but who should you really have in the delivery room with you?
Positive Birth Stories for Every Woman
A collection of positive birth stories to empower your journey into motherhood, no mater your choices, or path let them lift you up with the excitment becoming a mother is all about.
Labor Pain Management
I believe that if you had an uncomplicated pregnancy, and are having an uncomplicated delivery it is possible to have a pain free birth. And here are some tips to help you do that.
The Suprising Truth about Pain of Childbirth
The pain of childbirth is often the only aspect that we focus on when pregnant. But it may not be what you think.
What is a Postpartum Sitz Bath, and How to take one.
After a woman gives birth I belive she should have a very relaxing and pampered couple of weeks. However in this day and age most of us are expected to hit the ground running and at full tilt no less. One of the best ways to combat this and help speed up your recovery postpartum is with a sitz bath.
Share Your Birth Story
YES YOUR STORY MATTERS! & YES I WOULD LOVE TO POST IT ON THIS SITE. I welcome all birth storys from women & their partners of all agesof all cultures…
What is a Doula?
Working with a doula makes pregnancy, labour, childbirth and postpartum easier for not only a new Mom but the whole family. Know what a Doula does, the benefits to you, and how to find the right Doula for your support team!
The Hands-Down Best Labor Advice I Ever Found
AWESOME birthing tips for preventing tearing while giving birth and how to push while in labor! BEST LABOR ADIVCE I’ve ever found or heard.
How finding my “Happy Place” calmed my Panic Attacks…
Finding your happy place in the middle of a panic attack may not be the easiest thing in the world. But if you have a happy place before an attack strikes it can make it easier to handle. Here is how I found my happy place in the middle of giving birth.