Birth
May 7th, 2026 | by Brittany Ackerman
The sun rises four times while I'm in the hospital. I'm not conscious for any of these.
Browsing the "birth story" Tag
Songs for Billy
November 25th, 2025 | by Joanna Clapps Herman
All could have gone awry. Now miraculously here
What Happened to My Super Strength (Part II)
September 13th, 2023 | by Johna Mandel
This competition feels impossible
The Act of Breathing: A NICU Glossary
August 4th, 2022 | by Anahita Vieira
Trauma (medical): Poorly understood and rarely acknowledged. Symptoms include, but are not limited to: rage, shame, helplessness
Dreading Expectations
July 12th, 2022 | by Bethany Bruno
I wanted my life back again. Since the moment my daughter was pulled out of me, my world revolved around her comfort and needs.
A Story of Two Births
April 26th, 2022 | by Jennifer Alessi
Someone hit the call button. No one came.
The Golden Hour
March 10th, 2022 | by Alyssa Sinclair
She wore only a diaper. There was an oxygen tube in her nose. There was an IV in one arm, bulky gauze taped in various spots on her hands.
Spirit of the Sun: Birthing Again at Home
January 31st, 2022 | by Laura Eliasieh
Pregnancy with my second daughter inspired me to deepen my understanding of our family’s ancestry. Connecting with the soulful past,
Body and Breath: My First Childbirth in Hospital
January 24th, 2022 | by Laura Eliasieh
Readying myself to become a mother, giving birth, and embracing my daughter for the first time enlightened me to the