Home water birth

When I was pregnant with my second, I knew I wanted a home water birth, right from the start. With my first, I stood in a single person shower, with the hot water spilling over my contracting tummy and lower back, and ladies? It felt heavenly. I mean, the sense of relief and the ability […]

Peaceful Home Birth in Jackson, Michigan When I met Sabrina, I knew she’d have a peaceful home birth in Jackson Michigan. She was living with her parents while she neared the end of her pregnancy so that she could be near the birth team she loved and trusted. I love that she chose her team for h

Positive Home Birth Story of our Baby Girl: a Waterbirth

How can a birth story be compressed into a few slides? The answer is, it’s impossible – and that’s OK. But these images may give you some glimpses into the beauty of this peaceful home birth. This Mama birthed her baby in her own arms, in her home, and I’m still in awe of her strength and resilience. If you want your birth story documented, I’d love to chat with you. Oh, and stay tuned for more photos from this beautiful hands-off birth. . . . #liveauthentic #baby #birthphotographyperth ...

In Manasquan, N.J., a beach town of about 7,000 people, it seems everyone knows everyone. And everyone knows 14-year-old Jack Long. But few people knew that Jack was born with a rare heart anomaly, said his mother, Karen Long.

I have two friends who had homebirths last summer. One had an unassisted water birth, and the other had a midwife-assisted homebirth. When my husband Carlos and I got pregnant last fall, I knew that I wanted a homebirth. I had birthed four babies previously, all with OB/GYNs in a hospital (with induction and pain relief), and I wasn’t happy with those experiences. I spoke with Carlos and he said that he would support me having our baby at home. I called Jen & Jill, the midwives that had…

discussion around risks and benefits to both mom and baby with labouring in water and giving birth in water.