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Worth the Time

In the three days since she'd been home, this was the first time she'd simply sat down comfortably with anyone and the baby.

Integrate, Reintegrate

Smell is so fundamental to memory. Fay gave him their baby's first little shirt to take with him.

How Big is a ‘Big’ Baby?

Nature has prepared for your baby to make this transition. There is a lot of variation in one mother's pelvic width and the baby's head will mold to fit as well.

Creating Something Beautiful

It's a subtle, ethereal moment when you realize you just brought forth something unique and beautiful.

Making Bread

It's a centuries old process of mixing, kneading and waiting that hasn't been markedly improved upon. You will always need yeast, sugar, flour and no way around it... time.

Sign of Her Time

Where had this come from? It had a solidity and hardness, cloudy in some parts ad tinged with a very subtle pink.

A Moment of Grace

I knew very little about Bea, but I'd been present at her labor and felt special care was deserved. When I offered a home visit, she accepted.

Winter and Labor

Labor is like Winter in New England. You know it's going to happen, though you don't know how strong or long it will be. There are practical things you should do to prepare.

Trust Your Body and Trust Yourself

By your sixth month, you've already spent 3,552 waking and sleeping hours with your baby. You know the active moments, feel the growth spurts and changes in position.

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