Comments on: About Me http://mynaturalchildbirth.org Down-to-earth advice and tips for women who want to give birth the natural way Fri, 10 May 2013 07:45:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Sarah http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/my-natural-childbirth-story/#comment-297 Sarah Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:37:43 +0000 http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/?page_id=2#comment-297 Thank you for this website! Due to financial reasons, I will be traveling along this path of a calm, sensual childbirth with me and my husband. NO classes. But your website is an amazing resource! I will be practicing my breathing and visualizing until the day my DD decides to join us! THANK YOU!! Thank you for this website! Due to financial reasons, I will be traveling along this path of a calm, sensual childbirth with me and my husband. NO classes. But your website is an amazing resource! I will be practicing my breathing and visualizing until the day my DD decides to join us! THANK YOU!!

]]> By: Kiara http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/my-natural-childbirth-story/#comment-291 Kiara Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:20:58 +0000 http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/?page_id=2#comment-291 I had to do a report on birthing methods and decided to choose natural childbirth. I have always been somewhat curious. I am 19 right now and I don't have a child. As i was reading your articles I was somewhat convinced but was still scared. After seeing your video it was just amazingly beautiful and it all made sense. I know when I do bring my child into this earth I will want it to be like this. You are amazing and I am so great I had to do a report to find your page! So inspiring! I had to do a report on birthing methods and decided to choose natural childbirth. I have always been somewhat curious. I am 19 right now and I don’t have a child. As i was reading your articles I was somewhat convinced but was still scared. After seeing your video it was just amazingly beautiful and it all made sense. I know when I do bring my child into this earth I will want it to be like this. You are amazing and I am so great I had to do a report to find your page! So inspiring!

]]> By: Genevieve http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/my-natural-childbirth-story/#comment-287 Genevieve Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:25:54 +0000 http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/?page_id=2#comment-287 April, Thank you for all this information. I am having my first child in January and my Husband and I would like to try a natural child birth. Talking with friends and family its hard to find support for an unmedicated birth. Is there a way to keep in contact with you for encouragement though out my journey? Thank you, Genevieve April,

Thank you for all this information. I am having my first child in January and my Husband and I would like to try a natural child birth. Talking with friends and family its hard to find support for an unmedicated birth. Is there a way to keep in contact with you for encouragement though out my journey?

Thank you, Genevieve

]]> By: natalia http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/my-natural-childbirth-story/#comment-284 natalia Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:40:27 +0000 http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/?page_id=2#comment-284 hi april, ive seen your birth recently and it was simply beautiful! It would be a dream come true to experience a home birth. I am 36weeks pregnant and i am gonna give birth at my local hospital. I am going to try a natural pregnancy. Yesterday i told my aunt that im going the natural way and she literally screamed at me telling me i need to take an epidural, mind u she never gave birth. She was very discouranging and negative. Anyway do you have any tips for me while im in the hospital, i dont want an epidural, or induced labour or iv fluids, I am perfectly healthy have always been all my life and I want to give the best to my baby. Thank you. YOu have been an inspiration to me. hi april,
ive seen your birth recently and it was simply beautiful! It would be a dream come true to experience a home birth. I am 36weeks pregnant and i am gonna give birth at my local hospital. I am going to try a natural pregnancy. Yesterday i told my aunt that im going the natural way and she literally screamed at me telling me i need to take an epidural, mind u she never gave birth. She was very discouranging and negative. Anyway do you have any tips for me while im in the hospital, i dont want an epidural, or induced labour or iv fluids, I am perfectly healthy have always been all my life and I want to give the best to my baby. Thank you. YOu have been an inspiration to me.

]]> By: Premananda Grace http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/my-natural-childbirth-story/#comment-274 Premananda Grace Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:42:19 +0000 http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/?page_id=2#comment-274 Hi April, What a beautiful site this is! I am trying to source a photo that you have used in one of your pages, it is the one under the heading Natural Childbirth: 7 Simple Secrets to Eliminate Labor Pain By April on Friday, March 9th, 2012 | 10 Comments Its a beautiful photo of a woman on a path with light in the background and lotus flowers illuminated in the water. I wonder if you know where it came from and if you could let me know - I am interested in using it for a book cover and thus am trying to find the source of it, I would be so grateful if you can help me out at all! I love your site - natural childbirth was a beautiful experience for me! Big Love To YOu, Premananda Hi April,

What a beautiful site this is!

I am trying to source a photo that you have used in one of your pages, it is the one under the heading
Natural Childbirth: 7 Simple Secrets to Eliminate Labor Pain
By April on Friday, March 9th, 2012 | 10 Comments

Its a beautiful photo of a woman on a path with light in the background and lotus flowers illuminated in the water. I wonder if you know where it came from and if you could let me know – I am interested in using it for a book cover and thus am trying to find the source of it, I would be so grateful if you can help me out at all!

I love your site – natural childbirth was a beautiful experience for me!

Big Love To YOu,

Premananda

]]> By: Lauren http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/my-natural-childbirth-story/#comment-270 Lauren Mon, 21 May 2012 22:14:58 +0000 http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/?page_id=2#comment-270 This site has helped me so much! I am so looking forward to my second child and very first natural birth. Thanks April This site has helped me so much! I am so looking forward to my second child and very first natural birth. Thanks April

]]> By: Shelby http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/my-natural-childbirth-story/#comment-211 Shelby Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:23:59 +0000 http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/?page_id=2#comment-211 Hi April, My name is Shelby Sanchez. I am so inspired by your birth story and your work around bringing awareness to midwives and the normalcy of birth. I am reaching out to you for support in my recent commitment to have a home birth for my second child. On a deep level I have always had faith in the naturalness of birth, and more importantly in the power to birth how and where I feel most comfortable. I had my first child in a hospital and upon reflection realize that it was not the best experience. I have a deep inner desire to bring this baby into the world in a safe, supportive, sacred, and intimate setting. At first it was disheartening to find out that my insurance does not cover the expenses for a home birth. But despite this news, I made the *empowering choice* to allow abundance to flow into my life and choose to not let financial and social barriers prevent this dream from manifesting. I am a recent single mother of two now, with no child support from the Father and am choosing to not let this hold me back. This child is bringing about ~amazing and positive~ transformations in my life and I am committed to a higher path for my children. I see a higher purpose is this experience I am going through to bring awareness around home birthing, natural birth, the importance of midwives and doulas, and fundraising ideas for women/couples who desire to have a home birth but may not currently have the financial means. I know my journey is meant to be inspirational and uplifting to others. And I know that this story needs to be shared with others. I need to raise $5,000 by March 5, 2012 (my due date). As of this email I have raised $1,601. Below are the ideas that I come up with for fundraising so far... Created fundraising website http://heartfelthomebirth.blogspot.com/ Created a Facebook event that is open to the public https://www.facebook.com/events/131048957008242/ Asking friends/family if they would be willing to host a workshop or party, proceeds would go to the home birth I applied for a scholarship http://www.projectcabo.org/ Emailing friends/family Using the social media to reach a larger audience Would you be willing to write a blog post about my story to share with your readers or Facebook fans? Or in some other way share this with your community. I would be happy to be interviewed. Thank you for your consideration and for all the *amazing* work you do! Highest Blessings, Shelby :) Hi April,

My name is Shelby Sanchez. I am so inspired by your birth story and your work around bringing awareness to midwives and the normalcy of birth.

I am reaching out to you for support in my recent commitment to have a home birth for my second child. On a deep level I have always had faith in the naturalness of birth, and more importantly in the power to birth how and where I feel most comfortable. I had my first child in a hospital and upon reflection realize that it was not the best experience. I have a deep inner desire to bring this baby into the world in a safe, supportive, sacred, and intimate setting. At first it was disheartening to find out that my insurance does not cover the expenses for a home birth. But despite this news, I made the *empowering choice* to allow abundance to flow into my life and choose to not let financial and social barriers prevent this dream from manifesting. I am a recent single mother of two now, with no child support from the Father and am choosing to not let this hold me back.

This child is bringing about ~amazing and positive~ transformations in my life and I am committed to a higher path for my children. I see a higher purpose is this experience I am going through to bring awareness around home birthing, natural birth, the importance of midwives and doulas, and fundraising ideas for women/couples who desire to have a home birth but may not currently have the financial means. I know my journey is meant to be inspirational and uplifting to others. And I know that this story needs to be shared with others.

I need to raise $5,000 by March 5, 2012 (my due date). As of this email I have raised $1,601. Below are the ideas that I come up with for fundraising so far…

Created fundraising website http://heartfelthomebirth.blogspot.com/
Created a Facebook event that is open to the public https://www.facebook.com/events/131048957008242/
Asking friends/family if they would be willing to host a workshop or party, proceeds would go to the home birth
I applied for a scholarship http://www.projectcabo.org/
Emailing friends/family
Using the social media to reach a larger audience

Would you be willing to write a blog post about my story to share with your readers or Facebook fans? Or in some other way share this with your community. I would be happy to be interviewed.

Thank you for your consideration and for all the *amazing* work you do!

Highest Blessings,

Shelby :)

]]> By: Josie http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/my-natural-childbirth-story/#comment-208 Josie Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:06:51 +0000 http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/?page_id=2#comment-208 WOW!! You are such an inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing! I am 17 weeks, expecting my first child. I have had mixed emotions about giving birth but after watching your video, I feel so empowered! Thank you once again! WOW!! You are such an inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing! I am 17 weeks, expecting my first child. I have had mixed emotions about giving birth but after watching your video, I feel so empowered! Thank you once again!

]]> By: April http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/my-natural-childbirth-story/#comment-176 April Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:25:33 +0000 http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/?page_id=2#comment-176 Beautiful! I will be in touch soon :) Beautiful! I will be in touch soon :)

]]> By: April http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/my-natural-childbirth-story/#comment-175 April Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:24:40 +0000 http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/?page_id=2#comment-175 Absolutely! Don't worry, I started off a little shakey too, but grew into my strength as the pregnancy progressed. Hypnobirthing is really great to reinforce positives in your mind while at the same time replacing negatives, fears and anxiety with a wonderful calm, and peaceful feeling. I wrote an article and made a video on Hypnobirthing a while ago if you want to check them out: http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/hypnobirthing-secrets/ http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/hypnobirthing-video/ Also meditating can do wonders! If you've never tried it before there are all sorts of videos and such on youtube that you can follow along with, the basic OM chant is a great place to start. Also yoga is great! And filling yourself full of positive birth stories, books and videos. I did all of these methods during my pregnancy and they all helped during my birthing time, I have also seen great results from the Mommas in my class who practice these things. You body is truly amazing! Work on connecting with, trusting, and flowing with your body while working from a clear and peacful state in your mind and you'll do great! Absolutely! Don’t worry, I started off a little shakey too, but grew into my strength as the pregnancy progressed.
Hypnobirthing is really great to reinforce positives in your mind while at the same time replacing negatives, fears and anxiety with a wonderful calm, and peaceful feeling.
I wrote an article and made a video on Hypnobirthing a while ago if you want to check them out: http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/hypnobirthing-secrets/
http://mynaturalchildbirth.org/hypnobirthing-video/
Also meditating can do wonders! If you’ve never tried it before there are all sorts of videos and such on youtube that you can follow along with, the basic OM chant is a great place to start. Also yoga is great! And filling yourself full of positive birth stories, books and videos. I did all of these methods during my pregnancy and they all helped during my birthing time, I have also seen great results from the Mommas in my class who practice these things.
You body is truly amazing! Work on connecting with, trusting, and flowing with your body while working from a clear and peacful state in your mind and you’ll do great!

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