by Laura Staley Hausman On Friday, June 26th, 1998 I wake up at 7:30 a.m. and discover bloody show. Steady, walk-through contractions begin and continue. It is a hot, humid,…

by Jen Asselstine Choice. It’s a right that we exercise each day. We choose what to wear in the morning and what to eat for breakfast. We choose the type…

by Lauren Banta My husband, Mark, and I were thrilled to see “positive pink” on my pregnancy test in June, 1997. My mind raced with hopeful thoughts concerning our first…

by Mark Banta Had you asked me 5 years ago what I thought of home birth I would have told you, in no uncertain terms, that the risks far outweigh…