Aug 17, 2015 | Empowered, Hospital Birth, Partner Attended, VBAC
I didn’t believe them. I wanted to feel it. As we made it to the center of my suburban street on a gorgeous warm summer day, more of my waters leaked down my leg, sliding past my green summer dress as I held onto my partner through a contraction and my best friend...
Aug 17, 2015 | Early birth, Hospital Birth, Partner Attended, Twins
I always knew when we found out we were having twins it would be a game changer, but our story is far from what I expected. Everyone would comment on how difficult it would be to juggle life at home with two babies, but for me the struggle began much before they made...
Jul 16, 2015 | Empowered, Home birth, Hospital Birth, Midwife Attended, Speaking up
The Power of Speaking Up Earlier this year, I’d been asked to speak about my birthing experiences to the board of the Birmingham Women’s Hospital. The group I addressed on 26 March 2015 makes important decisions in relation to women’s birthing and post-natal...
Jun 24, 2015 | First Birth, Hospital Birth, HypnoBirthing, Partner Attended, Vaginal Birth
“Are you sure you’re in labour?” The nurse at the reception asked me. I looked at Dustin and laughed. My face had a look of pure calm, peace and bliss. “I don’t know… You tell me!” I looked around the waiting room at the dozen...
Jun 15, 2015 | Empowered, First Birth, Hospital Birth, HypnoBirthing, Partner Attended, Ring of Fire, Vaginal Birth
This is the story of the birth of my first child. I now realize it’s as successful a birth as I could have asked for (all natural, no interventions), but of course it did not feel like a success at the time. First, how I prepared for labor: I took a Bradley class with...
Dec 18, 2014 | Empowered, Fear, Hospital Birth, Pain, Ring of Fire, Spiritual, Vaginal Birth, Yoga
The Coming of Kai A few short years before I became pregnant with my 2nd son, I rediscovered yoga. It was the one sure way that I could release my mind, body and soul and step onto a higher plane. A time where I could let go of any distractions, weaknesses or doubts...