After Birth Pains Have you heard of afterbirth pains? I don’t remember this at all after my first, but after my second the after pains were REAL. For me it lasted about 3-4 days postpartum but I’ve heard it can vary. Breastfeeding triggers the release of oxytocin, which makes your uterus contract, helping to shrink […]

5 reasons why I love Midwives – continuity of care with one provider that gets you, knows your family and your preferences. – midwives improve birth outcomes! Mothers who use midwives are less likely to be induced, require vacuum or forceps, or be induced. They’re more likely to go into labor spontaneously and reach full […]

If you’ve given birth before, did you use any of these positions?

A second time mom tells the story of her birth at Providence St Vincent hospital in Portland. She had a quick 4 hour labor, after just 7 minutes pushing her son was born on a snowy day in February. Read Annie’s birth stories in her own words:

Note from photographer Natalie Broders: When a mother is informed and feels supported, her birth story can be incredibly empowering. This is the birth story of one of the most powerful mothers I know. Jasmine had a planned freebirth on February 15, 2019 after a 43 hour labor. The bond Jasmine and her husband Maverick […]

When a mother is informed and feels supported, her birth story can be incredibly empowering. This is the birth story of one of the most powerful mothers I know. Jasmine had a planned freebirth after a 43 hour labor. You can read Jasmine’s home birth story in her own words.

What will your birth mantra be? My baby is strong and healthy. I trust my body. My body knows exactly what to do.