Beacon’s birth was unlike my first two. With my first I had a few surges, then my water broke and 5 hours later she was born in the birthing tub. My second, I woke at 6:15am with a surge and my son was born 1.5 … Read More
The Birth of Selah Ciervo
By Mother, April Ciervo Preparing for birth is not easy for me despite what you may think. I have been told numerous times that I am superwoman, or that I must have some crazy high pain tolerance to have an un-medicated birth. Though I’m … Read More
The Birth Story of Cielo Aliyah Ahlswede
Photo by: Shelise Murray To my daughter… by Mother, Michelle Ahlswede, Prelude On May 4, 2015 I had just woken up from a short nap and came downstairs to sit on the couch. As I was sitting, I thought I felt a minor contraction, but … Read More
The Birth Story of Evangelene Dominica
A Natural, Post-Date Homebirth by Mother, Stacy Henschel The birth of Evangelene Dominica Henschel was one of the most amazing and intense experiences of my life. It was one of those defining moments like graduating from high school or getting married. Only for this experience … Read More
Farmer Family Birth Story
Homebirth Story by Mother, Alanna Farmer My husband, Brian, and I were both so excited when we found out that I was pregnant with our second child. With our first daughter, Kassidy, we went to UCSD Medical Center for their birthing center. We felt the experience … Read More