by Heather McParland | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
The Expatish Mama, Heather, tells her story of IVF to mamahood. Including a cautionary tale on the effects of prune juice during birth… Not for the faint-hearted. My name is Heather, I’m 39 years old (but I have the elbows and knees of a...
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 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 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...