by Caitlin Kendal | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
A mama with PCOS, who expected difficulty getting pregnant, shares the surprises and challenges she encountered on the way to holding her newborn son. Very unexpectedly, I found myself pregnant in April of 2012. I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and had been...
by Hazel West | Birth Stories, New to Amsterdam, Pregnancy
Would you let your child be present at the birth of their sibling? Hazel was unsure at first, but her eldest daughter brought something extraordinary and unexpected to the experience. Here is her birth story. Taking a deep breath, I gathered all my strength together...
by Jennifer Poussin | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
French Mama Jennifer Poussin had planned for a hospital birth but her baby decided to do it the Dutch way and surprised her with a speedy home delivery. Here she shares her story and explains how her unplanned delivery worked out for the best. A Special Story A few...
by Linda | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
Courage and strength come in many forms. By sharing the story of her son’s birth at 28 weeks, Linda demonstrates her courage and strength while delivering a healthy (premature) baby boy. It was a normal Friday like any other. I was 26 weeks pregnant and expecting my...
by Rosaria Cirillo | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
An unexpected and eventful pregnancy ends with an unexpected surprise! This mama takes us along on her exciting journey as she brings her second child into the world. An Unexpected Pregnancy December 5th 2011: Sinterklaas. I was late, but I’m never late,...
by Ruth | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
Queens Day – the biggest party of the year in The Netherlands and the day when the city of Amsterdam goes crazy. Not an ideal time to go into labour then… Hi, my name is Ruth and I had a home birth. Before you start thinking of me as a granola-eating,...