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Abby from Hospital to Home
I want to begin by saying that this is the hardest blog post I have ever written. I say that in all seriousness after 2 years of blogging about my deepest, darkest secrets. I’ve been staring at it for weeks. Typing, backspacing, retyping. It’s been hard because there is so much to say.
Read StoryAnnalyn Rose
"With my second pregnancy, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to deliver at home with Hillary Kieser and Gentle Birth Care. Inc. She delivered my first at the hospital in the ABC room of West Suburban Hospital..."
Read StoryAzalea
"...being home with my husband and my new daughter was the most intimate and perfect environment that I could have imagined. For any future pregnancies, I will most definitely be going to Hilary for my care, and I would recommend Gentle Birth Care for any friend or family member. "
Read StoryColvin
"...Dan was able to catch the baby and he swept her quickly into my arms. Amazing. Indescribable. It was all worth it. To see this little person that I had just worked so hard to birth. I was in love. "
Read StoryE Jones
"...He’s coming quick!!! Almost here, another push. Baby boy laying on my chest, he is sleeping! Born at 4:30am. 8lbs 7oz, 20 inches long. Perfect eyes, perfect nose, perfect lips, perfect toes!"
Read StoryEliza Kathryn
"...The experience of having a home birth was amazing. The midwives were incredible, calm, and focused. Being able to climb into bed with our own pillows and sheets was so comforting."
Read StoryFinnegan Fredrick
"Finnegan Fredreick (Finn) was born at home at 1:37 am into my arms it was amazing!!"
Read StoryNika
"...After I delivered her head and most her body Hillary had me reach down and grab Minnow as the rest of her emerged from me. I quickly looked and found she was a girl and exclaimed, "Julia was right!" Matt quickly went to get Julia to introduce her to her little sister."
Read StoryPoppy
"...I caught the baby and watched as my mom pulled her up into her arms. She started to cry as well. “Well, Aaron, what is it?” asked Lori Beth. He took a look and said, “I think it’s a boy!” like we all thought it would be. But Hillary told him, “Look again!” “Wait a minute…it’s a girl!” he shouted. We all just sat on the bed crying, laughing and admiring our new baby girl. "
Read StoryRebecca & Sy
Rebecca and Sy had their first two children with the midwives at Swedish Hospital and were very happy with the care they received. But for their third (surprise!) baby, they opted for a home birth.
Read StoryReece
"...It was an amazing and wonderful event, and actually a lot of fun too. In the days since I have had moments where I am overcome with happiness. I could not wish for a more amazing and beautiful family :)"
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