Natural Birth Diaries
Birth
diaries are a great way to preserve the
memory of your birth experience. Every mother loves to share
her birth story, so here's your opportunity to tell the world about the
natural birth of your children.
If
you have not
yet given birth, or are preparing for your natural childbirth, you can
become inspired and empowered by reading the birth diaries of other
mothers. You'll see the
unique and beautiful
qualities that each of these stories has to offer.
New! Deneice's natural VBAC birth story shows that some doctors are so uninformed about VBAC and natural birth, that they will push a repeat c-section, or worse offer the unsafe option of an induction, never considering that a vaginal birth, let alone a natural one, is indeed a safe (and attainable) option.
New! Vanessa's natural birth story shows that when birth is left alone to proceed as it should, it waits for no one, not even doctors or midwives.
Dana's natural birth story illustrates that even after three birth experiences with epidural pain relief, a natural birth is possible. Even more, it challenges the perception that women would never want a natural birth after having an an epidural.
Deanna's natural hospital birth story shows that a natural birth can still be a option, even in the face of congenital birth defects that will require surgery shortly after birth, and how a supportive birth team is often the deciding factor in determining your options.
Christy's latest unassisted homebirth story shows that when babies are ready, they're coming whether you're ready for them or not.
Christy's first natural birth story took place in a birth center attended by midwives. She had a positive experience and has excellent insight into the importance of proper birth positioning.
Stefanie's "overdue pregnancy" birth story shows that a natural birth is possible even past the arbitrary 40 week cut-off commonly used in the US.
Stacy's
journey to unassisted childbirth conveys the empowerment of
birthing your child into the arms of one you love as well as widsom
beyond her years. Her story truly captures the essence of
what is means to be a mother - to have sacrifical love for another
entrusted to your care.
Melissa's birth story shows how powerful it can be to have a mother who gave birth naturally. When surrounded by others who have given birth naturally, you'll receive more support and faith in your decision.
Kimberly's birth story is a tribute to the fact that even with induction, a comfortable natural birth is possible.
Angela's vaginal birth after cesarean section story details the sad reality that until maternity care practices change, we must take control of our birthings by bringing the evidence to the professionals. Angela is a champion for us all in self-advocating for the VBAC she knew she her body could handle.
Ayesha's story of precipitous labor shows shows how a fast natural birth that is uncomplicated can still have interesting roadblocks, including unprepared caregivers.
Sarah's childbirth story of Kate details her empowering journey to natural childbirth from a medicated birth with an epidural with her first.
Beth's birth experience shows the lack of true education that mothers receive about birth even in world-renowned facilities and how when we take control of our education and our births, we can reap the benefits with smoother, easier births.
Jennifer's natural childbirth experience details her peaceful natural birth supported by her husband and mother.
Celina's unassisted birth experience with her fifth child will empower you to discover your birthing instinct, that your body already knows how to birth your baby when you let it.
Arcadia's unassisted childbirth, the story of her third son's birth, speaks of the pure empowerment that is birthing your child into the arms of one you love.
The next three natural birth diaries were submitted by Leslie, who is currently expecting her fourth natural childbirth baby:
Leslie's first natural birth story
Leslie's second natural birth story
Leslie's third natural birth story
The next six (yes, six!) natural birth diaries are those of Lisa, a natural birth mother of six girls!
Emilee's natural hospital birth story proves how educating oneself as to the true process of birthing can steer the course of your birthing to an empowering natural event.
The birth story of Meagan, Lisa's second child, took a slightly different route, or more correctly, a turn off the beaten path. I'll say no more, the story speaks for itself.
Lisa's homebirth story of Gabriella, her third daughter, conveys the unique benefits of birthing in your home, surrounded by the love and support of your family and the new child's siblings.
The home birth story of Madelyn serves as a reminder that our actions can impede our body's ability to birth our child and the benefits of surrendering to our birthing.
Lisa's fifth birth, the unassisted birth story of Grace, illustrates your body's true ability to birth your child, in peace and serenity.
Lisa's natural birth story of Evelyn, her final daughter, shows the unique challenges of birthing a posterior baby. Let's just say she finished her birth experiences with a bang!
The next two birth stories were submitted by Paula. The first of Paula's natural childbirth stories took place in March of 2005 and her second, the natural childbirth story of Oscar, took place in September of 2006.
The next birth diaries are those of Barb, a mother of three who experienced two natural births and a third complicated by her doctor wanting to "speed things along". Her love for her children shines through in these inspirational stories.
This is the first of my birth story diaries, that of my
first child: Eden
Eileen. I hope you find it an empowering
guide to a pain-free natural childbirth.
The
second story in this collection of birth diaries is that of my
second child, Iris
Ilea. I believe that this story shows that once you
truly let your body complete the tasks for which it was designed, you
will see how easy it can be to birth a child.
Giving Birth Naturally: Birth Diaries
