Matthew's Birth

Check out these lovely VBAC Birth Photos taken at  Transitions Women’s Wellness Centre.  Sara Parsons was the gifted photographer!

Chloe’s Birth Story: Two weeks before Chloe’s birth I started having regular contractions.  They were getting closer together, but they weren’t very strong.  I was worried that my labor would go very fast and we wouldn’t make it to our birth house if we left later.  So we left.  Well, that wasn’t her birthday.  Ten…

I attended the Midwives Alliance conference at the World Trade Center in 1992 – a memorable experience in so many ways.  The Vista / Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, site of the conference, actually sat between the Twin Towers.  Merilynne Rush and I represented MMA, and roomed with Helen Jolly.  I had not been in…

9/3/2023 This was my first pregnancy and came as a surprise to both my husband and I as I had struggled with my hormones in recent years. Just 3 months after we got married we discovered I was pregnant and I panicked because I hadn’t prepared or felt ready whatsoever and my mind went straight…

William Jacob Schmitt Born Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 1:33 AM  at Jana’s Parent’s Home in Michigan All is well – He’s already been to the beach twice – And has a nice tan to prove it! 8 lbs. 11 oz. 21 in. Thanks to all for prayers and well-wishes. Sam and Jana and Family…

Birth- In Pictures