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6# 11 ozs
This couple’s first baby was born at home and then the mother experienced a hemorrhage in which she needed to be transported to the hospital for IV fluids. They decided on a hospital birth for this baby and I was hired to be their hospital labor support. I was quite pleased that they had a wonderful birth. Educated, polite, assertive: ingredients for a great birth!
7# 4 ozs
A very sweet birth that ended up being attended by only women: myself, her mom and her sister. Daddy arrived from work right after his son (6th baby) was born and before the cord was cut or placenta delivered! Read this mother’s birth story in the “Birth Stories” section.
6# 9 ozs
A 2nd baby and a first homebirth. This family has a child-filled home with adopted and foster children – all receiving so much love!
8# 10 ozs
A 2nd homebirth of a 9th girl! Daddy caught her before we arrived! Her birth was on International Midwives Day and the National Day of Prayer!
9# 4 ozs
Another 3rd baby, 3rd boy, 3rd homebirth! I was also the husband’s mother’s midwife, for a few babies!
8# 1 oz
A very nice birth of a first baby!
Her mom and sister have also had babies with us!
8# 2 ozs
Born the day before her only sister’s birthday!
8# 4 ozs
Luke joins a family of 5 sisters and one brother!
7# 9ozs
a 4th baby and a first homebirth (waterbirth) and born 3 weeks early, but note his size!
I first came to homebirth and midwifery care as a client. Patrice was our midwife for 2 of our 3 children and after the homebirth of our 3rd child (1987) I became interested in becoming a midwife, someday. This being such a daunting accomplishment and my children being so young, I quickly accepted Patrice’s invitation to train to do some postpartum care for her clients who lived up my way. Read more about Faithful Guardian Midwives...