Category Archives: Homebirth & Midwives

The Condensed Version: Mia’s birth

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Stephanie

Apparently, I need quite a bit of time to get all these stories written down.  And I’ve had many inquiries about our recent experiences (from those of you who haven’t already heard), which I alluded to in a previous blog.  … Continue reading →

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Birthing Tub!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Stephanie

Our birthing tub has arrived!  We had a trial run to set up earlier this week.  Took all of 15 minutes to inflate it, using the little electric fan.  We’ll fill it up with a hose that runs from our … Continue reading →

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Birthing Class Number Two

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Stephanie

Today was the second day of our two-day birthing class.  We are feeling well prepared and ready for birth.  Well, not ready right this minute, but ready when the time comes…which is whenever the Little Bean decides (s)he is ready … Continue reading →

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Birthing Class Number One

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Stephanie

Yesterday was part one of our 2-day birthing class.  We spent the whole day with six other pregnant ladies, their birthing partners, and our midwife, Jenny, who is also the instructor. Five of seven pregnant ladies are planning home births: … Continue reading →

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Water birth for a water scientist

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Stephanie

Upon learning that I am a hydrologist, a woman in my prenatal yoga class said “Oh, well, it makes sense that you would want a water birth.”  The connection wasn’t immediately obvious to me (which I blame on pregnancy brain), … Continue reading →

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Misperceptions

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Stephanie

Most people have been supportive of our plan for homebirth and we appreciate all of the support we are getting.  As I’m sure you can imagine, we still get some interesting responses and reactions to the news that we are … Continue reading →

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Having a baby at home

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Stephanie

We’re planning a homebirth.  We’re going to set up a birthing tub in our living room.  If all goes well (i.e., no complications during my pregnancy), I will give birth to our baby right here at home. We understand that … Continue reading →

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