Positive Birth Stories

Stephen and I ‘properly’ met when we were 22, young and carefree, living our best lives. Coincidentally we both attended the same college...

I see this as my way of supporting fellow Moms by making them ‘feel seen' and remind them that they are not alone.

I repeat this advice to all my pregnant friends, make your plans but be ready to change them.

During my first pregnancy I sought out out-of-hospital midwives. I never realized it was very taboo to consider a home birth.

After returning to work, I was running to the mother’s room to pump breastmilk twice a day.

The biggest thing I learned while breastfeeding is that I really needed a lactation consultant.

Despite the strange circumstances, I am calmer than in my previous pregnancy. Life moves more slowly than usual and I can also rest more.

Very fortunately I did not have any complications with pregnancy or birth. I knew I wanted an epidural and am happy I got one!

Matt and I had only been together for ten months when we found out I was pregnant. A couple of years prior Matt and I met while working...