Category Archives: Waterbirth

A “Skype” birth

Posted on July 24, 2010 by gloria

Mat is a Japanese/Canadian man. He grew up in British Columbia and is fluent in English and Japanese and a ‘cool’, trendy guy. His wife Nayumi is a Japanese beauty who was raised in Japan and struggles with her English … Continue reading →

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Lovely home waterbirth photo montage

Posted on February 8, 2010 by gloria

As seen on http://www.joyousbirth.info

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Birth Over the Phone

Posted on January 13, 2010 by gloria

These are notes that i recorded on my computer while on the phone with a friend in the U.S. who was giving birth.  All 3 of her daughters were born at home.  Her midwives had a long trip to reach … Continue reading →

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Water birth

Posted on December 27, 2009 by gloria

When I first saw this birth video from Australia, I thought it was an unassisted birth. I think if more midwives could stand back and leave women to catch their own babies and families to celebrate in their own way, … Continue reading →

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Megan’s third son, born at home

Posted on July 31, 2009 by gloria

10 lb 12 oz boy.  Born April 1st 2009 @ 4:40pm My Third Birth ~ Laticus   I surprised myself with this pregnancy; it’s amazing how things are always so different yet the same. My due date was March 20th … Continue reading →

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Eliza Ray’s birth story, by her Mom, Heather

Posted on July 29, 2009 by gloria

Eliza Lily birth story:   On Thursday, last week, I started really having early labor contractions.  I had five hours of regular contractions each day, and they would intensify each day.  I was starting to wonder if I would even … Continue reading →

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Birth Victory

Posted on November 9, 2008 by gloria

This poem was on one of my email lists today.  I think it illustrates so clearly how powerful it is when a woman overcomes all the doubt and fear and takes birth back for herself and her family.  Written by Cherie Boison, … Continue reading →

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