Tag: birth story
Both My Kids Were Born on the Fourth of July, but...
When I was pregnant with my son, people teased me endlessly that I was going to have a Fourth of July baby. My son’s...
A Tale of 2 Unmedicated Births
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
I did everything right to prepare for my first birth. As someone who wanted to...
Birth Story: 5 Weeks Early
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
I became pregnant with my first child at 35. While I liked to think that...
Birth Story: Fast, Humbling and Painful
I know I'm supposed to tell you my med-free birth was a beautiful, inspiring experience. That this is what I wanted when I walked...
Birth Story: And Everyone Had Cake
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
We were grown-ups when we got married. In fact, we’d been grown up for several...
Birth Story: 59 Minutes and 4 Pushes
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
My first labor was called a precipitous labor. Fortunately in that case, I was already...
Birth Story: My Unscheduled, Non-emergent C-Section
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
So, my babies all have big heads. And because my firstborn has a particularly large...
Birth Story: A Can’t Miss Job Interview
This birth story series is sponsored by Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
Having babies is life changing. There isn't anyone that could argue me out...
Birth Story: I Couldn’t Even Smile
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
I was ready. The nursery was decorated, the car seat was installed, and my research...
Birth Story: Facing a Long Labor
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
It was Wednesday, July 17, 2019. I was 36 and a half weeks pregnant with...
Birth Story: A Helicopter Ride at 29 Weeks
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
In November 2019, I found out I was pregnant with my second child. I was...
Birth Story: Our Rainbow Baby
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
The familiar wave of nausea had hit me hard. I crawled back in bed only...
I Nearly Died Giving Birth: Surviving an Amniotic Fluid Embolism
It was February 14, 2018 - Valentine’s Day – one year ago - when my husband and I went in for a scheduled induction...
Helping You Become a Mom is More Than a Job for...
It’s your delivery day! First off, welcome to the day that will change your life… forever. As a labor and delivery nurse and a...
An Induction Birth Story
https://animoto.com/play/B41ezKLBp1rWoh5iJveeSg
Wednesday, June 28
3 a.m. Wake up to use the restroom and continue to toss and turn and think about meeting the little guy that’s...
