Birth Story
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From Natural to Cesarean to VBAC and Homebirth: A Journey Through Birth StoriesThe physical and emotional rollercoaster through the births of my two daughters, one an emergency c-section birth and one a vaginal homebirth after cesarean, all in the midst of the death of my mom.
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A Birth StoryEvery mom has a birth story, each birth unique, each holding a very dear place in her heart. This is the story of my first birth. -
A Home Birth Story: When Things Go WrongA mother of ten tells the story of her homebirth with her sixth child, and the complications that arose and were overcome. -
My Personal Orgasmic Birth StoryA humorous look at a personal non-orgasmic birthing experience. The real way birth happens. -
A Birth StoryMy beautiful son was born August 9, 2008 after a long and painful labor.
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How We Decided on a Home BirthExplains the steps leading up to our decision to have a home birth. -
Birth Story - Frank Breech Baby, Born Vaginally & UnmedicatedThis is my daughter's birth story, born in June, 2008. She presented frank breech and was delivered vaginally at Swedish Hospital in Denver, Colorado, with no medication for her mother. Names have been changed to protect anonymity.
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Where to Find Labor and Birth Stories OnlineLike to read about other's birth experiences? Here are some websites to visit.
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Unassisted Childbirth: Cedric Orin's Birth StoryOn September 24, 2007, Cedric Orin was born into his father's hands at home in our bed with his older brother watching. Here are the details of our amazing labor and birth experience! -
5 Tips to Ease Your Fears of LaborPregnant women look forward to the day when they can finally meet their baby. But few mothers-to-be look forward to the process of getting the baby out, labor. Here are five tips for easing your fears of labor and delivery. -
My Body, My Baby, My BirthThis is my personal encounter the the type and quality of medical care available to expectant mothers in the Wheeling, WV area.
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Teen Birth Rate Drops to Record LowThe teen birth rate is at its lowest record since records began being kept. But is this a good thing?
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What is Pre-Term Birth?This article discusses what pre-term (or premature) birth is, who is at higher risk, symptoms, and how it can be prevented. -
What is a Birth Mark?Many people are born with birth marks, but what is a birth mark, and how do they occur?
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Delivery Time of Day Predicts StillbirthThe time of day when a woman delivers her baby and whether or not it occurs on a weekend has a strong influence on whether or not her baby will survive. Research has eliminated other causes.
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Birth Rape: An Explanation of the Increasingly Popular Term"Birth Rape" is a term that has been around for quite some time, but what exactly is it? There are many parallels between birth rape and sexual rape, and there are ways to prevent it from happening.
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Factors that Influence the Birth Weight of BabiesBabies whose birth weight falls within the normal range, have the best start in life.
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Don't Be Telling Me 'Bout Birthing BabiesPhilip Theibert's recent rant about women's writing assignments were always on birthing babies. I can understand that. We women do like to tell the tale. -
Birth Info No One Will Tell YouYou've read the books, you've taken the classes, and now it's go time. As much as you think you know there are things that most people don't tell you, here are a few.
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The Incredible Birth StoryTen years ago on March 21, 2000, my son entered the world in much the same way I had carried him for nine months - with difficulty. I had no idea when I got pregnant with him the kind of pregnancy I would have.
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Staying Calm During Labor when You've Had a Previous Bad Birthing ExperienceHow to keep your cool during labor.
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A First Time Mother's Birth StoryMy personal story of giving birth to my son.
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Sometimes the Birth of a Child Could Be FunnyThese are my funny stories about the birth of my first,third, and fourth child. I hope that it teches mothers not to be afaird but to know what could happen during the birth of a child and how sometimes it can be funny. -
Unexpected Birth Story: She Didn't Know She was PregnantDebbie and her husband were told that they were infertile. Imagine their surprise when the emergency room doctor told them they are going to have a baby, now.
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A Birth Story: Love, Surprise and BlessingThe birth of our son with Down syndrome - our surprise, our love and our blessing.
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Ideal Birth EnvironmentLearn how to take responsibility for your pregnancy and birth to create an empowering experience that you will remember with pride and joy.
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Fast Labor: It Can Happen to YouYou may think that your first experience with childbirth will be slow and tedious, but, as with any part of life, you never know how things will turn out.
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Review: The Business of Being Born"Maternity care in the United States is in crisis. It's in many ways a disaster."
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When Things Go WrongA personal story about the birth of my second daughter, and how a negligent doctor caused us to almost lose her.
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Preventative Birth Control: My Personal Birth StoryMy personal story of the birth of my second child...and the aftermath it had on my first child!
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A Birth StoryGiving birth is not nearly as scary as it seems. It is hard for first time moms to imagine what it will be like but with good doctors there is nothing to be afraid of.
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Back Labor, Ignorance and No One's Home: A Personal Birth StoryA personal birth story about my first born son including back labor, my ignorance of it and how my other half wasn't there. -
My Birth StoryGiving birth and meeting my children for the first time was the most amazing experience of my life.
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Ventouse or Forceps Birth - the Effects on You and Your BabyLearn which kind of birth is good for your baby: ventouse or forceps.
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Is the Cord Around the Baby's Neck Really Dangerous?Many parents are told their baby is in distress during labor due to the cord being around the neck. The research shows this simply isn't true. -
Birth StoryMy personal story of my pregancy and the premature birth of my daughter as a result of Lupus. -
Understanding Cephalopelvic DisproportionA close look at one of the most over diagnosed indications for a cesarean section.
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Home, Hospital, or Birth Center Deliveries: What's Best for You and Your Baby?Here, I help you decide how to choose the place of your baby's birth.
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How to Heal Birth Tears NaturallyThree inexpensive, painless alternatives to sutures after giving birth.
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Birth Injury Not UncommonBirth injuries are not as uncommon as many people believe. I personally have had two grandchildren who were born naturally who have sustained broken collarbones during birth.
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