On Sunday morning at around 1 am, I started doing the Miles Circuit, per recommendation from a good friend of mine, to ensure that baby was in good positioning for birth. To my surprise, at 5 am I...
It all began Friday June 22nd as I arrived for my last prenatal appt for 9:30am. I went in knowing I would have a cervical check to see how far along I was and to find out I was at 3cm. Cool. We...
The birth story of my daughter Layla begins with the birth of my first daughter, Maia. After many factors playing out, both personal and transpersonal, Maia was born by cesarean after a four day...
I knew something had changed the night of June 22nd & the next day June 23rd. I started having regular tightening sensations in my abdomen. I wasn't exactly sure if they were Braxton hicks...
I woke up around 2am over 41 weeks pregnant with contractions that kept me awake. They were about 15 minutes apart. I set up a space in the living room to try to relax and labor in. I laid blankets...
Like I had for several mornings in a row, I lost a large piece of mucus plug first thing in the morning. This one was pretty large, but I didn’t want to get my...
Roland is my third child, second born at home with only my partner and other children present. Every birth is different, every birth reveals lessons in life and helps us become wiser as a...
My journey starts a little over six years ago with the pregnancy and birth of my first child. My pregnancy was nearly flawless; I got a rash near the end. I did all the things society says to...
My waters started leaking at 1.30am Easter Sunday morning and leaked steadily through the day. I had no contractions and even got into bed that night, almost asleep and little Ryzer gave me the...
Most of my pregnancy was unassisted, although I had 3 very limited “prenatal” visits overall with an incredible midwife friend who was fully supportive of my plans to freebirth but...