Keeping Baby Memories
One of my most precious possessions is a scrapbook my mother made. It is filled with the gift cards from wellwishers welcoming me to the world. On the back of each card, she recorded what the gift was. I have taken them out over the years, flipping each over to read my mother’s notes. What a gift that is to me, evidence that my birth was celebrated.
A baby’s birth is a monumental...
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Not just another day: How to make childbirth an experience you want to remember
Giving birth is a special occasion. It should feel like one. Yet, our society has come to look at birth as a medical experience.
Not so fast, we want to tell them. Having a baby is to experience one of life’s most remarkable, unforgettable experiences. The day of your child’s birth is a day like no other. That’s why the mother should be empowered to plan for a childbirth...
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