One Weird Mamma
Empowering Mothers to make the best choices for themselves and their families.
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
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…
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.
Your Journey to Motherhood
Pregnancy is an exciting and wonderful time for any couple, and the new and joyful experiences we have as women is especially special.
Often the focus of fear and pain childbirth may not be what you expect. Find out my thoughts and share the experiences of others who have been there.
Recovering after having a baby can be fun and restful, even when you wake up every hour to feed your new little one...
The art of breastfeeding is often misunderstood and frequently shamed. These facts and stories will help you choose if breastfeeding is right for you and your little.
All Mammas need and deserve time and energy to take care of themselves. Whether you are a stay-at-home, work-at-home, or work-out-of-the-home Mamma you are important, and need some time to take care of yourself just as much as you take care of your family around you.