After almost four years of wondering, hoping, praying and sometimes believing the words of the OB who told her that her first son was too big to come out of her tiny pelvis, Krista welcomes her second son, born at home, with the same exact size head as her “too big” son.
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Sleeping peacefully together after a safe home birth.
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“I loved my home birth despite all the concerns of my family, friends, strangers, etc.
We did a birthing tub, midwife, doula and lotus birthing. Two hours after delivery, I was basking in how easy birth was, and I wanted to do it again! My daughter is already asking for a little sister… I would choose homebirth again, 100%.”
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“Homebirth was definitely the hardest, most intense, craziest, rollercoaster, empowering, and wonderful thing that I’ve ever done. It was worth every hour of those 30 hours!!! ”
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An ordinary extraordinary day in a young boy’s life. Wake up. Go downstairs. Meet freshly born little brother. Ask what’s for breakfast.
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“So many times our culture gives us not only negative ideas about women in labor but also of how men act (squeamish, grossed out, uninterested in seeing the birth, faint, etc.) My husband was absolutely fantastic during labor. When I pushed her out I was so pleased (yet happily surprised!) to see that he had climbed into the tub with me for delivery! It was a real testimony to how strong and involved a man can be. I’m so blessed to have a husband who is so hands on right from their first breath!”
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What does our culture believe about birth? What kind of message do we give expectant mothers? How does this impact their choices and experiences in childbirth?The Sunday Photo Album is a regular feature of the Safe Birth Blog. If you would like to submit a picture, please email soracolvin@gmail.com.
“I had both of my children at home in the water and both births were amazing experiences. Enjoy this picture as we all set eyes on Gwyneth Violet for the first time.”
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“Rachel, my youngest daughter, was an active participant in the birth of William. She stood with the midwife and held the flashlight during the final stages of labor. When the midwife drew the bath with the beautiful flowers, Rachel could not resist climbing in to be with her mama and new baby brother. While we were enjoying the bath Ashlyn came to check on us.”The Sunday photo album is a regular feature of the Safe Birth Blog. If you would like to submit a picture for the album, please email soracolvin@gmail.com.
“My wife and I chose a homebirth for a variety of reasons, but probably foremost was the gentleness involved in being able to create our own space and freedom in moving around and eating. Kara birthed our daughter Zora Sophia on Oct. 18th at 9:45 pm after 26 hours of labor. She is a beautiful 8lb 14oz. girl, 22in from top to heel. We birthed at home with our midwife, her apprentice, and our doula and sister (Charlie, our dog, was also in attendance). Labor was very active and involved walking around the backyard,climbing stairs, relaxing in the birthing tub or in bed, even taking a shower around the time of transition. Overall the atmosphere was kept very relaxed, with just dim lighting or candles most of the time,soothing music and constant refreshment and massage. Kara went through ‘hell’ and back with hardly a complaint. We focussed on relaxation during contractions and ‘AUM’ed through each one together. We cried sometimes, and sometimes we laughed; went from dizzying giddiness when we knew it was ‘The Day’ to ‘can’t see straight’ exhaustion… and then in one moment we went from extreme pain to overwhelming joy. And now she’s here with us and the love is beyond words.”
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