[...] 40 minutes after my first contraction woke me. It wasn’t an easy labour but it was a gentle home water birth. I lifted my baby out of the water and raised it to my chest. This little creature looked in my [...]
[...] Birth Story In Pictures, a beautiful video slideshow of the birth of Kyra. “I was a blogger before I became a mother, and before I was pregnant, but giving birth to this little girl was the start of a whole new life for me.” And it all started on Luschka’s birthday, how cool is that? [...]
[...] were well researched. I completely understand where she’s coming from – in preparation for my home water birth, I practically memorized the midwifery text book. Of course, this isn’t something everyone [...]
Really considering a water birth for baby #2. Had my first at home and it was great but I tore bad and heard water can take some of the pressure off and make it more gentle to prevent future tearing. Talina’s last [type] ..A freecycle bummer story
@Talina, Talina, I was sure I had responded to you, but can’t find my response now! Yes! water definitely helps relieve the pressure and drastically reduces the chances of tearing too. I would strongly recommend joining the yahoo homebirth group (unassisted childbirth) even if you’re planning a hospital waterbirth, as the women there have immense and incredibly experience with which they can honestly strengthen and prepare you.
[...] if I’d have another child. Unequivocally, I said yes. I was on such an oxytocin high from my home water birth, I was capable of anything. And besides, my newborn had been asleep most of her life. And I had [...]
Very inspirational story for those with “slow progress”. I was Amy’s (DoulaMomma) doula and found your story through the link on her blog. mamaseoul’s last [type] ..Ian Met His President
[...] make little home videos. I’m not very good at it, so I don’t tend to share them, but our birth story is a good example. I have printed out my favourite photos for a photo album of my daughter’s [...]
[...] is the kitchen where my little girl came in to the world in the most peaceful, beautiful birth I could ever have dreamed of. It is the kitchen where she first suckled on my breast, where she [...]
That was such a beautiful video, you had me in tears. Wonderful.
.-= Heather @notesfromlapland´s last blog ..Things I’d forgotten about England. =-.
[...] Vigeland depicted humanity in all its forms. This one really spoke to me, reminding me of my own home waterbirth last year. I loved it. It’s so [...]
[...] just two photos of baby immediately out (he looks like a cute little alien) but she’s got a perfectly lovely video about her homebirth. If you are considering one, check hers out, she’s a perfect example of [...]
@Karen, Hi Karen, just saw your comment here for the first time! I hope you do get the chance for a water birth. It’s an amazing experience! Thanks so much for leaving your comment!
[...] birth was the most amazing birth experience I could ever have dreamt of. As a first timer with no real experience and nothing but book [...]
[...] 40 minutes after my first contraction woke me. It wasn’t an easy labour but it was a gentle home water birth. I lifted my baby out of the water and raised it to my chest. This little creature looked in my [...]
[...] Birth Story In Pictures, a beautiful video slideshow of the birth of Kyra. “I was a blogger before I became a mother, and before I was pregnant, but giving birth to this little girl was the start of a whole new life for me.” And it all started on Luschka’s birthday, how cool is that? [...]
[...] were well researched. I completely understand where she’s coming from – in preparation for my home water birth, I practically memorized the midwifery text book. Of course, this isn’t something everyone [...]
Really considering a water birth for baby #2. Had my first at home and it was great but I tore bad and heard water can take some of the pressure off and make it more gentle to prevent future tearing.
Talina’s last [type] ..A freecycle bummer story
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Luschka Reply:
January 12th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
@Talina, Talina, I was sure I had responded to you, but can’t find my response now! Yes! water definitely helps relieve the pressure and drastically reduces the chances of tearing too. I would strongly recommend joining the yahoo homebirth group (unassisted childbirth) even if you’re planning a hospital waterbirth, as the women there have immense and incredibly experience with which they can honestly strengthen and prepare you.
All the best!
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[...] if I’d have another child. Unequivocally, I said yes. I was on such an oxytocin high from my home water birth, I was capable of anything. And besides, my newborn had been asleep most of her life. And I had [...]
Very inspirational story for those with “slow progress”. I was Amy’s (DoulaMomma) doula and found your story through the link on her blog.
mamaseoul’s last [type] ..Ian Met His President
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[...] make little home videos. I’m not very good at it, so I don’t tend to share them, but our birth story is a good example. I have printed out my favourite photos for a photo album of my daughter’s [...]
[...] is the kitchen where my little girl came in to the world in the most peaceful, beautiful birth I could ever have dreamed of. It is the kitchen where she first suckled on my breast, where she [...]
That was such a beautiful video, you had me in tears. Wonderful.
.-= Heather @notesfromlapland´s last blog ..Things I’d forgotten about England. =-.
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[...] the birth of my daughter, a beautiful home water birth, I felt so ‘full’ of information that I didn’t want to lose, but couldn’t [...]
[...] Vigeland depicted humanity in all its forms. This one really spoke to me, reminding me of my own home waterbirth last year. I loved it. It’s so [...]
[...] just two photos of baby immediately out (he looks like a cute little alien) but she’s got a perfectly lovely video about her homebirth. If you are considering one, check hers out, she’s a perfect example of [...]
Beautiful, just beautiful!
.-= Jane @OnlineMum´s last blog ..Kids TV wasn’t like this when I was young! =-.
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Luschka Reply:
March 6th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
@Jane @OnlineMum, Thank you so much Jane! It was an amazing experience and I can’t wait to do it again one day!
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I’ve always thought that a water birth makes sense. If I’m ever fortunate enough to have a child.
Visiting from SITS. Hope you had a wonderful holiday with your new little one!
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Luschka Reply:
February 24th, 2010 at 12:07 am
@Karen, Hi Karen, just saw your comment here for the first time! I hope you do get the chance for a water birth. It’s an amazing experience! Thanks so much for leaving your comment!
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