Birth is a unique experience, each time. The first time our only point of reference is whatever we have been told, heard or seen through family, friends and the world at large. After that first time, our birth experiences are woven together with threads from the previous birth(s). An influence that has to be factored
It was their third time walking the birth path. The first two births were so different from each other that they were ready for anything, or they thought they were! She had a restless night with the same kind of feelings she had before her second son was born. The discomfort was manageable but not
After a full night of achey labourey feels it felt like it had all gone away once she got up and walked around. Okay, so maybe not today? But soon right? We had been waiting a week already, it felt like it was time. And then a few hours into the day she was pretty
This story began long before the labour started. When we first met they were clear, she was without fear, this was going to be the best day ever. There was no reason to think the labour and birth would be anything but straightforward, normal. This birth journey ended up being anything but average, and these
We believe the value of supportive care extends beyond the moments of birth. Everything we have learned and observed so far tells us that it really does take a village to raise a human, to be a parent, to fully embrace the human experience. Here you will find a listing of local businesses that offer services or products that might help round out your village. Read More about “Resources”…