To listen to this episode, and more than 300 other birth stories in The Birth Hour archives, join our listener supporter group here! Same-sex couple Mariel and Viviana knew they always wanted a baby; so, a year into their marriage they began trying to conceive by the traditional route of IUI’s with frozen sperm via a sperm […]
To listen to this episode, and more than 800 other birth stories in The Birth Hour archives, join our listener supporter group here! Lindsey Bliss shares her six births in four stories: a birth center birth with Mia (now 11); a vaginal twin birth in the hospital with surprise-twins, Birdie & Hazel (now 8); another surprise set of twins, Luke […]
To listen to this episode, and more than 300 other birth stories in The Birth Hour archives, join our listener supporter group here! With her first son, Remy, Tayler went a week past her due date and had a very long labor (over 30 hours). Looking back, she realized that she had been resisting every contraction. […]
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Questions for Interviewing a Midwife A midwife you can trust and feel comfortable with is worth her weight in gold. Birthing a baby is an incredibly personal and intense experience in it’s own right. Having a professional there to assist you should only offer comfort and help. It’s vital that you find someone that you […]
Coping Techniques to Aid in a Natural Labor As a doula who has witnessed many women give birth, I can tell you that the most valuable tools for coping with labor contractions are not stuff you could pack in a bag (although I will get to those!). Your biggest assets by far are your head […]
You’ve decided to go with an OB/GYN. There are several advantages to using an OB for your care and delivery. Physicians tend to have experience with and knowledge about high-risk pregnancies and complications. If you know you are high risk due to advanced maternal age, diabetes, or any medical condition, you can have peace of […]
High Risk vs Low Risk Pregnancy It goes without saying that all women want a healthy pregnancy and ultimately safe arrival of their babies. A woman is considered to have a low-risk pregnancy when it is free from complications or worry, and she is otherwise healthy. However, sometimes unforeseen circumstances can arise that warrant the […]
You are now entering most people’s favorite trimester! This is sometimes called the “honeymoon period” of pregnancy and for good reason. Your morning sickness will likely be subsiding soon (or already has), your energy is coming back, and you are starting to feel like your old self again. That little “food baby belly” is now […]
To listen to this episode, and more than 900 other birth stories in The Birth Hour archives, join our listener supporter group here! Cesarean for Footling Breech After Carolyn found out she was pregnant again at three months postpartum, she and her husband decided to move the family from Washington, DC to Arnold, MD. Sticking with […]
This is a list of recommended resources for new motherhood provided by my guests and my own personal experience with my children. I recommend listening to birth stories to hear other women’s journeys into motherhood. Be sure to check out our pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum resources as well. Books French Kids Eat Everything: 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters The Danish […]
This is a list of recommended resources for childbirth provided by my guests and my own personal experience with giving birth to my children. One of the most important aspects of pregnancy is preparing for the birth of your baby. I recommend listening to birth stories and investing time in reading books that prepare you for childbirth. Be sure […]
