Tag: pregnancy

  • A Child’s Creation Story

    My daughter loves hearing about how she was born. I tell her about her beginning as a tiny baby the size of a pea growing inside my belly. I tell her about how happy I was when she grew big in my belly and I felt her kicking against me. I tell her about the…

  • My Home Birth Story

    My Home Birth Story

    October 31 at 9 a.m. my water broke. My midwife, Kristen, came about an hour later to check on me. She suggested going on our daily walk, to help the baby descend lower and bring on the contractions. So hubby and I went to take a walk, which was the longest walk we’ve ever taken,…

  • Midwifery Services vs. Obstetrics-Gynecology

    Midwifery Services vs. Obstetrics-Gynecology

    Soon after I found out that I was pregnant, I set out to find the health provider who will assist me throughout my pregnancy and deliver my baby. I knew I wanted to have my child at home. Although hospitals are equipped for any possible emergency, I worry about the stress of driving during labor…

  • Ultrasound Sonogram for Pregnancy

    Ultrasound Sonogram for Pregnancy

    A sonogram or ultrasound uses sound waves between the frequencies of 10 Hz to 8 MHz (that’s 10 to 8 million Hz). These sound waves come from a transducer applied on the outer skin of a person, and is bounced off structures within the body, much like sonar waves are used by bats and whales…