World’s Toughest Mother Gives Birth, Fights Bees, Starts Forest Fire While Stranded In Woods
Missing 35-year-old pregnant woman Amber Pangborn has been rescued after being lost in the woods for three days, and…
If Your Midwives Are Advocating Anti-Vaxx Nonsense, Time To Find A New Birth Team
A soon-to-be-father wrote in to Dear Prudence this week with a dilemma. It has come to his attention that…
Natural Birth Isn’t As Scary As You Think It Is
I can completely identify with being petrified of going into labor. For me, it was the issue of the…
Texas Man Films His Wife’s Labor In 95 MPH Car And It’s Beautiful, Natural And Terrifying
Even though this story has a happy ending, watching this video was very upsetting to me, and I will…
When It Comes To Labor, Choose Pain. It Just Makes Sense
Hey pregnant lady! Has anyone told you yet that you were born to give birth? It’s the most natural…
Lifetime’s ‘Born In The Wild’ Will Show Moms Having Babies Outdoors With No Doctors Present
Oh Lifetime, how we love thee, you always bring us the good stuff, whether it be TV movies based…
Don’t Be So Hell-Bent On Getting Your VBAC That You Ignore The Health Of Your Child
The emergency c-section I had with my first child was the opposite of what I dreamed my first birth…
Mila Kunis Proves That Celebrity Moms Can Promote Natural Childbirth Without Mommy Shaming
Let’s call her the anti-Silverstone. Mila Kunis finally, officially confirmed her (obvious) pregnancy on Ellen yesterday. In addition to…
You Better Keep Your Natural Birth A Secret Until After Delivery
I had two natural births. One was at a birthing center, and one was at home. You can call…
Whether You Love Or Hate Natural Childbirth, You Need To Read This Essay
Love or hate natural childbirth, this piece, “Using WOC In the Natural Childbirth Debate: A How-To Guide” should be required…
Mothers Who Experience Orgasm During Childbirth Are Real, Unlike That Stork Fairytale
There are many wives tales we tell to make childbirth more palatable. Generations ago someone got the bright idea…
If You Decide To Have A Lotus Birth, You’ll Need A Double Stroller For Your Baby And Your Placenta Bowl
When I delivered my last child I can remember my doctor asking my husband if he would like to…
Mother Who Refused C-Section Thankfully Gives Birth To Healthy Baby In Spite Of Her Crazy — Not Because Of It
Last week, Lisa Epsteen caused quite a controversy when she refused to have an emergency c-section at the request…
Mommy Blog Peer Pressure Is Behind Some Of The Obsession With Having A ‘Perfect, Natural Birth’
A story we covered here on Mommyish this morning has been haunting me. I cannot stop thinking about Lisa…