38 Weeks – Bible Verse for Birth
I’m Feeling Anxious I’m getting closer and closer to meeting this new baby… and the whole thing freaks me out a little bit. I’m a little bit worried about having …
Birth fears
Scared to Give Birth? Try this.
I Was Scared to Give Birth When I was 33 weeks pregnant or so, I had a prenatal appointment with my lovely midwife at our local birth center. I don’t …
Cervical Scarring and “Failure to Progress”
Many women have had procedures done to their cervix. Here’s what you might not have been told about how cervical scarring can impact a birth. Cervical Scarring and “Failure to …
The Induction Decision
Induction is a hot topic. The word induction brings forth an array of emotions in women: relief, anger, frustration, excitement, confusion, exhaustion, etc. Powerful imagery brings to mind pitocin, contractions, epidurals… …
Birth Without Fear | Mother Rising
It is possible to give birth without fear. While observing a local childbirth class this past weekend, I was reminded of how it is somewhat normal to be fearful, apprehensive …
Kidney Stones vs. Childbirth – Which is Worse?
Pain with a Purpose Childbirth intensity & pain is NOT the same as breaking your arm, stubbing your toe, getting a vaginal exam, or passing kidney stones. While I was pregnant in …
Birthing Stories: My Mom’s Magical Births
Today, while reading Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, I had a revelation of sorts. I was reading the first half, the half that contains all the juicy birthing stories, and …