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 Alodia Santos | Bicycling, Birth Stories, Pregnancy
A humorous hospital birth involving heroic pushing and threats of violence, read on to see how it all went down… When you’re pregnant in the Netherlands, it seems that the default way is having a midwife and a home birth. You have to make a...
by Cocay | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
A powerful story of a courageous Canadian Mama who gave birth after being diagnosed with breast cancer. My birthing story…. It was a challenging time for us. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer one month before my due date. I was the one who detected...
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...