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- Missionary Gave Birth in Thailand
There are no words to describe this past week. It has been the most incredible time of joy, pain and reliance on God. - Drug-free Water Birth to a 10.4-pound Baby
On the morning of November 25 I had an ultrasound to measure amniotic fluid and an NST to make sure Corbin was OK. Everything went well so we went ahead for our appointment. - Natural Birth Coached by Husband
My husband was fabulous during this process. If I didn't have him, I would not have gotten through the back labor and delivery. - Long, Painful, but Wonderful Birth
I was 20 when I found out I was pregnant. I had already decided I wanted to do natural childbirth. - Thrilling Natural Birth
My husband and I got married June 2007 and at first thought we should wait a little while to try to have a baby, but we both wanted one so after a few months we were too excited to wait and conceived in the beginning of December 2007. - Japan to America Right on Time
My husband and I had been married for five years and were teaching in Japan when we decided it was time to start a family. Within six weeks we were expecting. - Beatrice (All Natural Homebirth)
I had been pregnant for nine months exactly and had four false alerts. One night, my husband and I were in bed and at 4 a. - Birth Center
I woke up at 3 a.m. - Surprise! Arrived on Due Date
I first began my labor on Friday, March 28, 2008. I decided to have a lazy day as it was the day before my due date and I wanted to make the most of the rest before Baby arrived. - My Lovely, Unexpected and Totally Natural Hospital Birth
Before I go any further I want to explain me a bit. I am a nurse working toward becoming a midwife. - Beachside Birth
I know this sounds strange but my contractions started while I was making out with my boyfriend. They didn't really worry me at first, so I didn't tell Callum (my boyfriend). - First Baby, No Drugs, Amazing Experience
Having convinced myself that my baby would arrive the weekend after its due date, I
had taken a Monday off from work about 10 days before in order to get last-minute
baby stuff done. - Painless Natural Birth It Really Happens
It's been almost four years now since I gave birth to Hunter, but I am still amazed
at the experience! I was an older first-time mom (34 years) and had heard all the
stories about how much it would hurt to give birth. - Theodore's Completely Natural Birth
Theo will be 1 year old next Monday. This all seems like it happened yesterday. - First Birth Home/Water Birth, Hospital Transfer
We didn't find out we were pregnant until I was 11 weeks along. I was fortunate not to have any pregnancy symptoms!
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