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Birth Stories
How was Planning an Unmedicated Birth for My Own Spiritual Growth? – Episode 20
Something I used to frequently say regarding childbirth was that I was born in the last days because Heavenly Father knew I couldn’t handle a natural childbirth and knew I needed epidurals. It was something I would always joke about, but also really believed. I might be mentally strong, spiritually strong, but physically strong? No way. That was not for me. I wasn’t a hardy pioneer woman that pushed handcarts and gave birth along the Mormon trail. Heavenly Father knew me and knew my mental and physical limitations. Or so I thought.
How a Hymn Helped Bring a Safe Resolution to a Birth – Episode 15
Andrea’s First Birth I remember the first time I even talked to Andrea on the phone and feeling her wonderful spirit as we talked about my Hypnobabies classes. I was so excited when she and her husband Jordan took my class and then honored when they asked me to be at their birth. By then …
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Supported by Angels – a Beautiful Birth Story that was Actually Amazing – Episode 9
I came to know Janice when she took childbirth classes from me while she was pregnant with her first baby. We have become friends since and work together in our local ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) chapter. I also had the privilege of being present at the birth of her third baby which was also …
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I Gave Birth with God Right Beside Me – a Spiritual Cesarean Birth – Episode 4
All births are a spiritual experience. Sometimes we just need to have the eyes to see, and ears to hear, to be aware of it. And yes, cesarean births can be just a spiritual as vaginal births. Kirsten shares her sweet thoughts with us. I love that she prayed and asked for a specific …
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My favorite birth I didn’t attend…
Awhile ago Robyn posted about a birth that changed her heart. It made me think about a recent birth I didn’t attend, at least not physically. One of my dearest friends started as my Hypnobabies student many years ago. She asked me to be her doula. I attended Mia’s birth and it was a fine …
Echo Squires: A Pioneer Birth Story
So, I want to apologize for neglecting the blog. My husband and I were called to serve as the Trek Coordinators for our ward trek to Martin’s Cove, Sixth Crossing and Rocky Ridge this July. We were given a late start, like the Martin and Willie companies and so we have been a little busy. …
A Necessary Addition to any Pregnancy Library
The Gift of Giving Life Review of the Week I wish I had had this book when I was expecting my first child and I am so grateful to have it now that I’m expecting my fourth. Outside of the Scriptures I have never read a more spiritual book that touched my heart, mind, and …
VBA2C Birth Story
My friend, Kylie, was kind enough to let me share her birth story here on the blog. I came to know her through ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network). Interestingly enough, I came to a place last year when I was contemplating closing our little ICAN chapter. Not much had been happening with it and …
So Much More than Just Birth Stories
We love our readers. We wrote this book for all of you! We also love getting feedback from you about the book. It is so great to read reviews of our book on Amazon. To say thanks, we are going to highlight a review a week. I was hesitant to buy this because it just …