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The Birth Control Bandage and Why It Drove Me Crazy
Hormonal birth control is not for everyone. In some cases, birth control is a bandage, a really crappy one, actually. Read one person’s story.
Loss, Love and Hope: A Journey Through Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy
Brittany shares her journey through five pregnancies, four of which resulted in losses, including miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.
Here’s the Thing About Birth: You Never Know What You’re Going to Get
Christy shares the birth story of her sixth child, an empowering and exhilarating experience.
4 Reasons Why ‘Sleep When the Baby Sleeps’ is Terrible Advice
If you are an expectant, first-time or veteran mom, you’ve likely heard this so-called advice: Sleep when the baby sleeps.
When My Newborn Had a Fever and We Went to the ER
Parenting is hard. When my newborn had a fever, we followed our pediatrician’s advice and took him to the ER. This was our experience.
The Home Birth Mindset: How Prenatal Care is Unique
Author’s note: This is the third in a three-part series on the topic of home birth. Read the first and the second. While my third pregnancy was my first time working with a home birth midwife, I am no stranger to midwifery care. I relied on midwives for prenatal care...
Why I Chose to Have Home Birth
I’m answering the question “Why would you want to have a home birth?” This piece empowers women, helping them believe they are strong and wise.
Demystifying Home Birth: 5 Things You Need To Have Your Baby at Home
Author's note: This is the first in a three-part series on the topic of home birth. Read the second and third. I don't know if it's true, but there are stories out there on the interwebs that, in preparation for her twins' birth, Beyonce turned part of her...
Why We Chose to Keep Our Son Intact
10 years after the birth of our first son, we researched more on circumcision and chose to keep our second son intact.
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