Labor Pains: I Was Secretly Relieved To Have An Emergency C-Section
The birth of my first daughter involved an emergency c-section that, I’m not ashamed to report, I actually preferred…
The birth of my first daughter involved an emergency c-section that, I’m not ashamed to report, I actually preferred…
May 2009: I was six weeks from my due date for my second child. My partner, our almost-two-year-old daughter…
I was upstaged while giving birth to my daughter. I’d heard of dads trying to take center stage before…
Okay, I’ll admit it: I had an epidural while 1.5 centimeters dilated. Twice. With my first, the anesthesiologist just…
It all started at 2:30 AM on a Monday morning when my water broke. Unfortunately, I had stayed up…
For many modern mommas, epidurals are a blessing. They make the entire birthing process more comfortable for everyone involved….
My due date for my first child was in late August. I somehow survived all of a brutal Washington,…
Last week, we ran a piece on this site called “In Defense Of The Epidural.” As the title suggests,…
On Saturday night I celebrated a dear friend’s 40th birthday. L. is 26 weeks pregnant with her first and,…
A doula can provide comfort, support and guidance during pregnancy and labor, along with that extra boost of confidence…