When I first sat down to write Abdaly, Jr.’s birth story, I knew it would be hard. I knew I hadn’t quite healed from it, and that this is how the healing would come. I wanted the writing to be poignant, describing all the excitement and resilience surrounding my story. In the end, I wanted […]
Christi’s Birth Story – A Natural Hospital VBAC | Mother Rising
The following is Christi’s birth story, a natural hospital VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Christi’s Birth Story – A Natural Hospital VBAC Before the birth of my second child, I did all kinds of research and mentally prepared myself to have an all-natural VBAC. I was super excited to do this! I read every single […]
Lauren’s Birth Story – A Planned Hospital Induction | Mother Rising
There is nothing quite like being pregnant. The range of changes I experienced — physical, mental, emotional, hormonal — were vast and volatile. At times it seemed to stretch forever and yet it was over in the blink of an eye. My first trimester brought on intense nausea and exhaustion paired with a combination of […]
Everly’s Birth Story – A Natural Hospital Birth | Mother Rising
Writing my and Everly’s birth story for Mother Rising was kind of a full circle moment for me. Mother Rising is what fueled my confidence and empowered me to go for the birth experience I knew I deserved, and was capable of having despite not having too many people in my corner. Everly’s Birth Story […]