Grace, Effort, and God's Mysterious Ways - Aubrey's Hospital VBA2C of Genevieve Rose

“You know, you can try for a vaginal birth next time. My wife had both a cesarean and then a VBAC and everything went well.” I was half...

Is Birth Supposed to Be "Empowering"? - A Christian Perspective

During a recent virtual consult with a young mother, she and I briefly discussed the idea of birth as "empowering" and what that means....

My Body Given Up for You: Christine's Redemptive Home Birth After Trauma and Loss

The birth of my daughter four years ago left me with much trauma. It was my first ever birth and although I chose a birth center with a...

Because of Her Joy: Carissa's Hospital Water Birth of Zelie Grace

I was more than ready for baby number two to make their grand entrance into the world. I hit my due date on Monday, March 15 and started...

43 Weeks, Long Labor, and "Big" Baby: Cassandra's Home Water Birth of Anna Rose

As we approached our due date of August 4th, I felt comfortable and calm. My heart was filled with excitement but I felt entirely content...

From Hospital to Birth Center to Home: Kendall's Redemptive Birth of Baby Dominic

Background: My first birth was a classic 32 hour hospital induction with the cascade of interventions. I had complications that left me...

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