Slow birth
I had a fairly smooth pregnancy. Other than feeling quite sick for the first half, it was rather uneventful, though definitely not an experience I loved. I was grateful for a healthy pregnancy and for…
I had a fairly smooth pregnancy. Other than feeling quite sick for the first half, it was rather uneventful, though definitely not an experience I loved. I was grateful for a healthy pregnancy and for…
I feel so fortunate for having had such a great pregnancy. Aside from months 2 and 3 when I felt nauseous, tired, and craved dim sum and pizza all the time, pregnancy was wonderful. I…
I am so excited to share the story of Maggie’s birth. More than 16 months after her birth, it’s ready for sharing! It took 5 months to write, and another 11 months to post! It’s…
Trusting birth. How do you figure out if a VBAC is right for you and your family. We spent many hours going over the risks of VBAC and how to feel safe letting your body…
The following story was written by Dawn, one of my favourite midwives, a birthing mother, wife, sister, daughter, community member, and close friend. She is sharing her story, so you can learn about death, perinatal loss, and Audrey's…
As the sun came up I rushed out to BC Women's Hospital to meet my client birthing her third baby. I didn't get a chance to meet this family before labour started even so I was quickly welcomed into their birth…
Barto guarding the belly and the house. Their doula arrives. Their midwife arrives. Barto keeping watch. Just before they meet their baby. Almost 4 KG! Welcome to the world little one. "Morag is…
Sometimes first-time mom's birth their babies quickly. A quick first birth is often under 10 hours from start to finish. I knew when my client's husband texted me with their contraction chart showing that contractions…
Giving the midwife some sign language to tell her it is all OK. Baby catching time.