Alexxis’ birth story had a lot of unexpected changes. From being considered high risk in the first trimester to then planning an unmedicated and intervention free delivery at a local […]
827| Emergency C-Section under General Anesthesia in Norway and Hard Postpartum with Milk Protein Allergy – Anita Hulkkonen
After a confusing start to pregnancy caused by inconsistent tests and symptoms, Anita experienced a progressively easier first pregnancy. After passing her due date, she eventually scheduled an […]
828| Homebirth after Five Hospital Births with Epidurals – Kelli Ingram
Kelli Ingram is a wife and mother to eight children by birth and adoption. She lives on a little farm in the upstate of South Carolina, enjoys being […]
829| PPROM, 34 week Birth, and Breastfeeding a Preemie – Bella Strapp
After an uneventful 1st & 2nd trimester, things changed when Bella started dilating at 26 weeks. After rounds of steroid shots, bed rest, & multiple nights spent in the hospital, […]
830| Cesarean Birth after Surprise Preeclampsia & Placental Abruption – Corinne Tate
Corinne went into labor in the evening of the 29th of August with light contractions and decided to sleep for strength in her labor. The next morning Corinne […]
Mindful Parenting: Is It for You?
As a parent, my days are spent juggling life, work, and parenting responsibilities and rushing from one activity to the next until I crash into bed. Then, repeat […]
857| Hospital Induction with Difficult Hospital Staff and Peaceful Redemptive Homebirth Birth Story – Shelby Grammer
Shelby’s first birth was a hospital induction in April of 2020, during the COVID lockdown. She went into that labor and delivery completely unprepared and the hospital experience […]
How To Relieve Heartburn During Pregnancy
The changes your body goes through during pregnancy are essential for your baby’s healthy growth and your body’s preparation for delivery. Physical and hormonal changes during pregnancy often […]
831| Congenital CMV Diagnosis, PROM, and Unexpected Cesarean – Erin Phillips
Erin had a smooth pregnancy until the end, when concerns about congenital CMV were brought up. After a crazy move across the country, her water broke unexpectedly at […]
Attachment Parenting: Is It for You?
There is a significant shift in your life from when your baby is born (well, even before birth, let’s be honest). You are suddenly responsible for a tiny […]