The Future of Birth is focused on spreading the messages of important and inspiring people within the birth community. With talk of 2012 on the horizon, we prepare to enter a time of new and heightened consciousness. It is possible that we can use this energy to change the face of natural birth on this […]

In the first few hours of Helen’s 24th birthday, she called out to me from across our 750 ft2 house, “Um, Joe. Wake up. My water just broke,” her voice curling up into something like a question at the end. I shook off the deep sleep and tried to be as calm and responsible as […]

My story starts where my first birth ends. After an induction at 37 weeks followed by the common interventions in a hospital my son was born, but I was left broken and lost. My second birth, an induction at 38 weeks with my first daughter confirmed that the way birth is in America is not […]

Our birth story begins long before the first contraction. As I’ve learned over the past year, a birth story is a journey, and begins with the decisions made by the expectant mother (or couple, as was the case with myself and husband). The first weeks and months of pregnancy, before we spilled the beans to […]

Brent and I went to the grocery store around 7:30 Wednesday night (6-4). I was craving fruit, so we stocked up on a bunch of different fruit. I was feeling really good, even though I was 4 days past due. I hadn’t had any contractions for several days, but did have some pressure pushing down […]

I had a wonderful pregnancy. I suffered mild morning sickness or nausea and had some mild ailments but it wasn’t uncomfortable like my other pregnancies. I had an unassisted pregnancy which means I didn’t see a doctor or midwife for antenatal care. I cared for myself and did all I could to remain in good […]

Due on Jan 30, our little Rebekah arrived February 10, 2010. Weighing 9 lbs 1 oz and 21 inches long. I had been having contractions starting at 4:30am the previous morning, lasting about 10 minutes apart. They were strong, but not uncomfortable. I was beginning to get excited until around 4:30 pm, when they stopped. […]

Kiran’s birth story by Shela Born Feb. 25, 2010 at 10:11 am 7 lbs. 1 oz., 19 inches I began my maternity leave on February 1 even though she wasn’t due, according to the ESTIMATED DUE DATE (EDD), until February 15. I relaxed a lot, continued my yoga practice and received regular massages and energy […]