Category Archives: Birth

Birth, including hospital birth, homebirth, water birth, natural birth, unassisted birth, and birth stories

• Ten Reasons Why You Should Consider a Home Birth

  Besides not having to put on pants, here are 10 other excellent reasons to think about giving birth at home.  MORE

• The Nouveau Feminist

  We are the next generation of feminists. We have been taught as children that we are as good as men. That we can do anything men can do. We are CEOs and judges and IT creators and analysts. We rank in the military and are secret spies. We are top-quality actresses and comediennes and run businesses and start things. The …  MORE

• Thanksgiving in the NICU

  Christmas, angel trees, Salvation Army Bell Ringers and Toys for Tots. While my family loves and participates in all those events, for us, our big holiday to give back is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving wasn’t always our most meaningful holiday. Like many families, it was a blip on the radar, a day to stuff ourselves full of turkey before we dragged out …  MORE

• Birthing and Parenting Abroad

  Lyndsay shares a few tips and tricks to birthing and parenting naturally while living in a different country.  MORE

• Prepare to Expect a Safe and Beautiful Natural Birth

  Whether you’re having a homebirth or attempting to birth unassisted, it’s important to be prepared in case the unexpected happens. Here are some emergency tips for you and your birth partner.  MORE

• Mothering in the Newborn Period

  Amy shares a few tips for moms of newborns that she hopes can smooth over the newborn time and allow for more baby-mooning and less worry.  MORE

• Flower Essences: Emotional Support for the Whole Family

  While searching for ways to support her young toddler, Megan learns about Flower Essences and their ability to provide emotional support and healing for the whole family.  MORE

• My First Home Birth Experience

  My first home birth experience gave me hope for my next birth and re-ignited the desire within me to experience the sacred event without all the gizmos and gadgets of a busy hospital setting. Birth was a process, not a diagnosis. There are no guarantees, of course. But I’m hoping still the same.  MORE

• Giveaway: Mama, Talk About Our New Baby From Baby-Love Books — $15.99 ARV CLOSED

  Mama, Talk About Our New Baby is a children’s book that helps children learn what to expect when a new baby arrives. This attachment parenting friendly book includes themes such as breastfeeding, babywearing, and co-sleeping.  MORE

• Giveaway: Who Was Born At Home? Book — 2 Winners $10 ARV CLOSED

  Who Was Born at Home? is a children’s book for history buffs and homebirth fans alike. It shows kids historical US figures who were born at home and brings a grounding reality to homebirth. Two winners will each receive a copy of this beautiful watercolor-illustrated book.  MORE

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