I Wouldn’t Wish the Pain but I Would Wish the Perspective
Ten months ago, I gave birth to my miracle. She was born at 31 weeks after months of bleeding, uncertainty,…
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By Brianna Forsman Birth Trauma Mama, You Are Not Alone
To the other moms like me, You know who you are. You're the mom with the traumatic birth. The one…
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Our Surrogate Carried More than Our Children
There was a time I wasn’t sure I’d make it through. Not just through infertility. Through life. I had always…
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By Caitlin Van Hefty Dear C-Section Mom, It’s Natural to Feel Whatever You Do
When I was eight months pregnant with my firstborn, I thought I had it all figured out. I’d read the…
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I Left More than My Baby In the NICU
"I'm not sure I could ever leave my baby in the NICU." The reply was from a well-meaning older lady…
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Birth Can Be as Close to Death as It Is to Life
I sat there in my wheelchair, staring at the tiniest baby I had ever seen covered in what looked like…
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By Brittany Olson If You Had a Traumatic Birth Experience, You Will Find Joy Again
I’ll never forget the terror that pierced my heart when I found out I was pregnant. My mother was abusive…
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Navigating Life as a Birth Mother
As I walked into my son’s elementary school holding bags of treats for his class, another mother passed by and…
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By Kris Ann Valdez I Wasn’t Sure You’d Be Here To Hold
I stood naked in my parents’ bathroom. Even with the tub filling, I could hear my family chattering behind the…
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By Jamie Romanowicz Hey Mama, This Is Your Labor & Delivery Nurse Speaking
First of all, mama, I want to congratulate you! Whether this is your first baby or not, I am honored…
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By Whitney Britton A C-Section Mom Simply Needs You to Hear Her Story
As an expecting mother, I was told all about the sleepless nights. People made sure to give their opinion on…
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By Melinda Dueck “Please Help Mommy to Be Patient, and the Baby to Stay Alive in Her Tummy.”
"Please help Mommy to be patient, and the baby to stay alive in her tummy." It was my little girl's…
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