By Ashley Cervantes I’m Allowed to be Disappointed in my Birth Story
Withstand initial contractions at home, then when it’s time, have my husband grab our bags and rush us to…
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By Sonni Abatta To all My Fellow C-Section Mamas
What do I remember about that moment? I still ask myself, nearly five years later. I remember a deep sense…
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By Amanda Krill Being a Mom Made Me Forgetful in the Best Way Possible
Before I was a mother, I remembered everything. Every moment. Every joy. Every transgression. I never forgot to RSVP for…
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By Shelley Skuster Processing the Grief and Gratitude of the Final Baby
The spot where my IV was shoved into my vein has officially healed. The bruise on my back from the…
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By Desiree Fortin Dear Hope Wounds
Dear Hope Wounds, You are kind of ugly. It feels like you sag to my knees. You’ve taken away my…
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By Allison Maselli Avoiding Due Date Rage
When we learned the due date (May 27th) for the baby I am carrying, my husband looked at me and…
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By Amber Dorsett What You Need To Know About Cesarean Birth
April is Cesarean Awareness Month! These days it seems like there is a dedicated awareness “day” or “month” for almost…
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By Jessica McCaslin To the Woman Who Gave Birth at the Henry Doorly Zoo
Dear Zoo Momma: Congratulations on your new arrival! Such a blessing, and, whoa, what a story! It's not everyone who…
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By Katie Brady Yes My C-Section Is Birth
I was doing my normal morning social media scrolling when I woke up today. Normally, I skip past the stuff…
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Dear C-Section Scar: It’s Complicated
Dear C-Section Scar, I hate the thought of you. I worked so hard to prepare for a natural birth. BOTH…
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By Sena Schmidt Why I Am Proud of My “Unnatural” Birth
I was one of “those” pregnant women. I laugh at myself now in hindsight at my naiveté, and how much…
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By Joanna Clute My C-Section Made Me Love My Husband More
My husband knew what he was getting into when he married me. I am strong willed, independent, and like to…
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