Rowan turns 18 months today and her mommy, a talented wedding photographer and friend who took my private Lamaze classes wrote this lovely birth story for my blog to celebrate this special day. Enjoy! Rowan’s Birth Story Rowan Bridget, you are my first baby. I will always think of you that way and will always remember the … Continue reading
This beautiful birth story was written by one amazing woman, Jill – she was my doula client and also attended my December 2013 {Fearless Mama Gentle Birth} childbirth classes. Her precious daughter Caroline was born after 20 hours of natural labor – peaceful, calm, intimate, beautiful labor filled with soothing showers and gentle kisses. Her mom was so strong!! I’m still in … Continue reading
This birth story was written by one of my clients, Cindy – a mom of two adorable boys and a contributor to the children’s fashion blog Coos & Ahhs. Cindy had the loveliest water birth while using hypnobirthing at Morristown hospital – so peaceful, calm and intimate, as it should be. It was the fastest labor I ever … Continue reading
I have recently been asked by several expectant parents here in Jersey City and Hoboken about their options regarding water birth. If you live in North-East New Jersey and would like to have a water birth, you may be facing the same dilemma and losing your sleep (and nerves) trying to figure out which caregiver … Continue reading
I have recently read a powerful birth story where the poor mother compared her hospital birthing experience to being raped. The moving story brought tears to my eyes and they streamed down my face when she made the shocking analogy. I must admit I have never thought about it as such, but it certainly made … Continue reading
I was 39 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I wasn’t sure if I would be able to tell what labor looked like and all those things many new moms wonder about. But then I woke up one sunny Thursday morning in August, went to the bathroom and noticed my mucous plug came out … Continue reading
To some people, lovely stories about homebirths do not seem all that awesome because they make them think of the reasons why they couldn’t or can’t have one. For some it may be pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, placenta previa, or other life-threatening conditions. Some women opt for a cesarean after a previous c-section, when carrying twins, … Continue reading
So I am in the process of my birth doula certification through DONA International. Thanks to my amazing friend Laura I was able to find my first two clients, and eventually I found even the third one so it looks like I may get certified by the end of the year. Woo-hoo! I have done … Continue reading
