MotherGather

Real Baby and Birth Stories from Real Women

Births of Three Daughters

diblog | September 8, 2010

Erica’s Birth, July 1985
Hard to believe it was 25 years ago that my first daughter was born. Some memories will come and go, others fade with time, but birth memories stay with you forever!
Pregnancy was always something I dreamed of and looked forward to, even as a little girl. And let me be clear, I [...]

Meghan’s Birth Story

diblog | June 9, 2010

Before giving birth, I tried to be as open-minded as possible about my options. I did my research, looking into homebirth, drugs versus drug-free, etc. I was open to the idea of an epidural – but not set on it unless I felt that I needed it.  We were prepared for the idea of a [...]