Feedback from Birthlink Parents
"Yes, we got everything we hoped for--a great home birth with a midwife (with some last-minute but crucial assistance from a goddess of a woman, our doula) and had a big, beautiful baby girl on Friday, December 13th. She was 9 and a half pounds and 21 and a half inches long." - All the best, A Happy Mom
"Our daughter, was born on March 24 at 11:00 pm. She was a healthy 7 lb,
8 oz. We had her at home with our midwife. She had her assistants with
her, and we had family and friends in attendance, as well for labor support.
It was a long labor - 18 hours of active labor and pushing. And it was all
worth it - we are both so glad we had her at home. We know we would have
had a much different experience if we had been in the hospital. Thank
you for helping us to clarify our wants and needs for the birth.
We rented a tub and I used it during my labor. I loved it - I was too
exhausted when it came time to push to climb back into the tub to
actually have a water birth but I think it would have made it easier.
Next time I think I want to try to have the baby in the water.
We did attend birthing class - it was wonderful. We highly recommend it
to anyone planning a natural birth. Thank you again for your help - we
are definitely advocates of home birth. We can't stop talking about how wonderful it was.
And we've been sending all kinds of people to your website for
information. Thanks for maintaining that as a resource." - Best wishes to you - Another happy mother!
"I have used Birthlink to find my midwives, doulas, classes, etc. You
were super helpful to me 5 years ago when I was pregnant with my first
child and I sent you a birth announcement because I remembered that you
said that it was your hope to have a wall full of birth announcements.
Birthlink has been a great resource for me and I recommend it to other
women." - Deepest thanks, Park Ridge Mom
"I think BirthLink is a fabulous resource and I will be honored to be a
part of it! I know that tons of people go there so it is very exiciting" -
Thanks again, South Side Birth Instructor & Apprentice Midwife
"Hello! How are you you? I have been receiving your newsletters and think they are great! Congratulations! We have recovered from our miscarriage this winter and are having another go at it!!! We are hopeful and
blessed to have had that time being pregnant and coming to see you. You are a tremendous resource and gift to people looking to connect with the birthing community." - Thank you, Chicago Parents
"Yes, everything is great...the birth went well...we labored at home
about 6 centimeters dilated...we were at the hospital about 8 hours for
the final labor and push...9.2 lbs 21.5 inches. Thanks for all your help...The doula made all the
difference in the world!!!" - Regards, Grateful Dad
"Just wanted to drop you a short note to tell you our daughter arrived on Oct.5 at 7:04 pm. She was 8 lbs. 14 oz and 21 inches long. I was able to have a drug free vaginal delivery -- a 40 hour labor and VBAC success!
Besides all of the prep that I did, I think we were successful because I chose the right birth team -- our doula and midwife were both
supportive, encouraging and fabulous!"- Warmly, Glowing Chicago Mom
"I just wanted to thank you for meeting with my husband and I yesterday. It was very helpful in moving our thinking forward. I was especially pleased that my husband found it useful... In fact, it was quite a bonding experience--it made me realize that we were in it together, and I was extremely touched by his willingness to consider other birthing possibilities. Thanks also for 'The Thinking Woman's Guide to Pregnancy', which is
mind-blowing." -
Chicago Couple
"I want to thank you for all of the amazing work you do for the birth community. You have touched countless lives with your Shiatsu work, your public education work, with Birthlink. Know that you are making a difference, even when making a living is a little more elusive, your
work enriches people's lives. Thank you." - Warmly, Oak Park Mom
"We had our son last month on 8/23. He weighed in at 9lb 2oz and came out
with is arm over his shoulder like he was trying to scratch his back!
The birth was pretty tough. The labor in total lasted 56 hours, 24 as
hard labor (even though the 24 before that felt pretty hard). We labored
at home with two midwives and our doula until about the 48th hour. I was
at 7cm for a long time. Then we went to the hospital so I could get an
epidural and pitocin. I slept for a few hours and was able to push our
son out. It was a tough labor but I am so happy with the decisions we
made and our birth team was phenomenal, staying with us for about 36
hours straight. I'm pretty sure that if I had just planned a straight up
hospital birth I would have had a c-section! Now we are all doing well
but sleepy.
And thanks for all your help in helping us navigate the birth world." -
Tired but happy, Chicago Mom
"Thank you for the information. We have one more video to watch and then
I will return them to you. It has been wonderful to see different
alternatives to birthing. We are really considering a water birth after
watching the videos.
"Thank you for meeting with us and sharing your knowledge of the birthing
process. It makes a seemingly overwhelming process not seem so intense to have people to guide you through it." - Take care, Chicago Mom
"I just wanted to thank you for meeting with my husband and I yesterday.
I was especially pleased that my husband found our meeting useful... In
fact, it was quite a bonding experience--it made me realize that we were
in it together, and I was extremely touched by his willingness to
consider other birthing possibilities." - Many thanks, Chicago Parents
"I have been meaning to call. I had a baby girl on May 21st. No interventions, my husband did wonderful and I simply used my faith in Truth, Compassion, and Tolerance...the practice of Falun Dafa (Falun
Gong). I also think that by learning not to fear the pain... and how to handle it did the trick as well. Although it was painful!" - My best, Indiana Mom
