Midwives, doulas and parents share their experiences with midwifery and home birth stories. http://www.motherearthnews.com/blogs/blog.aspx?blogid=2147484674 On Mother's Day 2011, Brandy went in to labor with her fourth child. She was planning a HBAMC (Home Birth After Multiple C-Sections). She woke up that morning ready to bring her son into this world on her terms. This is Part 2 of her story. http://www.motherearthnews.com/home-birth-midwifery/joshuas-birth-story-part-2.aspx By Antonette Vasseur Thu, 17 May 2012 12:28:06 CST Mother's Day was this past Sunday, so I felt it was appropriate to share two beautiful birth stories this week that were sent to me from two extraordinary and strong women. This first story, in two parts, is a story about a HBAMC. http://www.motherearthnews.com/home-birth-midwifery/joshuas-birth-story-part-1.aspx By Antonette Vasseur Wed, 16 May 2012 09:08:23 CST I recently received a copy of the new book and pregnancy journal Sacred Pregnancy from author Anni Daulter. I was thrilled when Anni agreed to guest post this week for the blog on what makes a Sacred Pregnancy. http://www.motherearthnews.com/home-birth-midwifery/sacred-pregnancy.aspx By Antonette Vasseur Wed, 02 May 2012 14:41:55 CST An introduction to my current pregnancy with Baby #3 and plans for a second homebirth. Details of my seventh month and thoughts on the gender of our baby. http://www.motherearthnews.com/home-birth-midwifery/7-months-counting.aspx By Antonette Vasseur Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:07:53 CST October 6, 2010, at 11:04 am I said the three words I waited over four and a half years to say. I looked in to my newborn daughter's eyes and said I DID IT! This is the VBAC homebirth story of my daughter Evangélina. http://www.motherearthnews.com/home-birth-midwifery/the-power-of-trust-the-vbac-birth-story-of-evanglina.aspx By Antonette Vasseur Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:34:15 CST My name is Antonette, and I am a new blogger here at MOTHER EARTH NEWS. Before I can blog my pregnancy journey for you all, I must first do something that has taken six years ... write the birth story of my son Baylin. http://www.motherearthnews.com/home-birth-midwifery/baylins-gift-a-birth-story.aspx By Antonette Vasseur Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:29:55 CST