Wikipedia - “A caul or cowl (Latin: Caput galeatum, literally, "helmeted head") is a piece of (amniotic) membrane that can cover a newborn's head and face.[1] Birth with a caul is rare, occurring in fewer than 1 in 80,000 births. The caul is harmless … [Read more...] about Born in the Caul
Daughter’s Birth Story – Guest Writer – Mom
Conceived on the first try, I knew this baby would be special. We found out the gender at 10 weeks and we were surprised to learn it was a girl! With this pregnancy; I underwent the usual routines done during pregnancy. I was 26 going on 27 at the … [Read more...] about Daughter’s Birth Story – Guest Writer – Mom
Empowered Birth Story – VBAC – Baby #2
I knew with this pregnancy; I wanted a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). I wasn’t interested in anything else. I also knew I wanted a water birth at home especially due to my first hospital birth experience. With my first pregnancy, I still … [Read more...] about Empowered Birth Story – VBAC – Baby #2
The Gold Standard
Midwife Assisted Birth I admire midwives more than any other profession. They support normal physiological birth, for the most part, and treat women with respect during one of the most challenging and vulnerable times of their lives. There is no … [Read more...] about The Gold Standard
Birth Options Consults
Finding the best match, in a provider, is a very individual process. Everyone has different comfort levels with medical intervention. There is a continuum from wanting the most possible to the least – or being some place in between. Knowing where … [Read more...] about Birth Options Consults