Author: Tanya Walker

I was so excited to hear this sweet mama would be birthing with us for a 3rd time. This time in a new home, under the Christmas lights, she would make labor look EVEN easier. We would arrive to her house wondering if she was really in labor, as she was barely making a peep, and looking angelic as always. Within an hour of our arrival, she wanted to get in the tub and within just a couple pushes, she pushed her baby into her own hands lifting him to her heart, her touch only felt in this completely hands off birth. Under the Christmas tree mama and daddy whispered assurance of love and welcomed their 3rd son. The peace of the season hung tenderly in the air. Good tidings to come. Welcome sweet boy, we have so much love for your family!

This was our second time around with this family, and we had really grown to love their entire family. There are some families that just made you feel like you are going home in all the best ways and this family was one of them. Her first birth was a successful home birth that she worked really hard for. So this time around we were really praying things would go easier and faster for her. And they did. With just a few hours of labor, Grandma, Grandpa, big sister, her brother, and her husband all surrounded her in support as she pushed her second baby girl into the warm waters of the birth tub. We love you guys! Welcome baby girl, you are such a blessing.

This sweet first time family came to us by a referral from another mama. She had actually given me a massage years prior, so when she walked into the birth center and reminded me, her soft energy felt familiar. We knew with her natural mindset and the solid support of her partner, this mama would rock her first birth, and she did. She walked into the birth center and closed herself into the bathroom, she just needed a moment to be with what was happening in her body. When she felt ready, she emerged and got into the birth tub. It wasn’t long before she pushed her baby into the gently lit waters of the birth tub and welcomed their first son. We are so grateful for this time getting to know your family. <3

This was my second home birth with this beautiful mama. There is something so special about the families that we attend more than once. It’s a connection and tenderness that only comes with time spent together. This mama was really hoping her baby boy would come early for her, and he did. She labored harder than she could remember with her others and had to dive deeper into her strength than ever before. But with unbelievable effort, and a little help from her midwife, her baby boy was born. We love you guys! Photo courtesy of Miranda @solsticebirthphotography

This mama had her first baby in the hospital and actually had a good birth. So we knew this time around in the comfort of her own home, she would go fast. My assistant arrived to find her feeling very pushy, I cruised as fast as I could and within 8 minutes of my arrival, a sweet baby boy was born. We are so very happy for your family. <3

This sweet mama found us later in her pregnancy. Her first planned hospital birth was a cesarean with twins. This time around she decided her best chance at a VBAC was to have an out of hospital birth. This mama was strong and determined. With tears of gratitude, her own power was returned to her as she gracefully birthed their 10 lb baby girl born into the water at the Oasis Birth Center.

This beautiful first time mama labored so effortlessly, or at least she made it look that way. Strong in the foundation of her faith, her husband steadfast at her side, he would assure her with his eyes and nod yes. She worked hard and steady, until it was time to welcome a daughter into their family. Welcome baby girl, weighing 8 lbs 7 oz. You have been born into a big loving family.

My daughter was raised around home birth and was born at home herself. So from the moment she became pregnant she knew she wanted a home birth. I took the summer off call and planned to head to Bend, Oregon to help her and meet my Granddaughter. My daughter had gone through some serious health issues prior to pregnancy, so on a routine follow-up visit with her doctor, we discovered that her liver enzymes were dangerously high. Birth isn’t always in our control. With careful thought and advocacy, my daughter let go of her dream of a home birth and agreed to prostaglandin induction in the hospital at 37 weeks. We all focused on making her hospital birth as homey as we could. Marisa, my assistant and her doula, supported her with hot rocks, her 12 yr old sister handed me oil, her husband was right by her side telling her how strong she was, twinkle lights lit the room. She kept saying “I can do anything” and within hours I caught my own Granddaughter and gently placed her onto my daughters chest. A moment I will never, ever forget.

This birth was this sweet family’s 3rd home birth, but first with us! She had her fairy lights ready, glowing in the birth tub. Jam band music and smiles filled the living room. As the waves increases, she put her youngest to bed, knowing that by morning light they will be big brothers. The pets are present and keeping watch. Oldest brother can’t stay asleep with all the excitement. From her warm waters to the warm water of the birth tub, they welcomed their 3rd son into the world. Sweetest mama, daddy and 2 very excited brothers all watch in wonder to the majesty of God’s creations. Welcome little one, your mama waited 3 weeks longer than she thought she would for your arrival. All in perfect timing.

Old country family roots are tucked deep on this land and this sweet family is birthing at home for the first time with their 6th baby. Music praising God is joyful in the background and mama is peaceful through her waves. This is what homebirth can look like. Intimate with just mama and daddy together in the room. We check in as needed. As she steps into the warm water, her strength is as if she is dancing in the center of her birth storm. She listened to her body and caught her own baby and welcomed him with her husband as her anchor and their Faith as their guide. Welcome sweet little one. We adore your big beautiful family.

This sweet as could be family moved to the Central Coast late in their pregnancy. It didn’t take long for us to love our visits with them. We told this mama baby would arrive on this pink moon, and as we opened the birth center doors, we giggled that this little baby was going to be right on time. Mama notoriously goes fast in labor and this 4th baby stayed right on track. She had 3 intense contractions, got in the birth tub and in a push and a half she lifter her little girl into her loving arms. This little love met with the fullest head of hair I had ever seen. Daddy laughed in delight and asked if a haircut was included in the birth fee. Welcome beautiful little girl to your amazing family.

This mama was born to birth. This was her 3rd Homebirth with me, all of which have came quickly. I was determined not to miss this one, and stayed close by their house as soon as I knew she might be in labor. We all arrived in time to find her and her husband laboring together in their bedroom, sweet and efficiently she focused, she knew exactly how to do this. The only sign of her contractions was an occasional breath and the slight tapping of her fingers on the bed. It wasn’t long before she had to push and she pushed out a posterior baby, their first daughter, right into her husbands hands. I love repeat families and the sweet connection of getting to know them more and more each time.