birth story — Birth Stories

"Giving birth really taught me to live in the moment and just let go"

A wonderful life lesson learned through birth for thus beautiful mama

Birth StoriesChanel HogueNovember 8, 2023birth story, birthing center, unmedicated birth, natural birthComment

I was in the room for seven minutes before she was born

Mama shares “Chanel was recommended to me by one of my friends and sisters in Christ. She would rave about how wonderful her doula was and how much knowledge she and her husband had acquired from taking the Werk Your Birth course. She also mentioned to me that Chanel was a black woman of God. At that point, it was a no-brainer!”

Birth StoriesChanel HogueOctober 11, 2023birth storyComment

Long births aren't as bad as people make them seem

She and her husband were such a dynamic team and that began during her pregnancy. They learned, practiced and applied it all together and I couldn’t be more proud of them.

Birth StoriesChanel HogueAugust 9, 2023medicated birth, birth story, birthComment

"Education was a game changer and just knowing it was possible"

Mama who had the power of knowledge to help her through labor and delivery of her sweet baby girl.

Birth StoriesChanel HogueJuly 26, 2023birth story, medicated birthComment

"Mama who had a beautiful birth via C-section"

Leandra learned her baby was in breech position at 34 weeks and had a scheduled c-section.

Birth StoriesChanel HogueApril 12, 2023c-section, birth, birth story, csection birth storyComment

"First time mama who kept her faith during unplanned induction and conquered her birth!"

Valere was a first time mama who experienced some complications but pushed through fiercely and conquered her birth with faith.

"Mama who advocated for the birth she wanted even at 37 weeks"

Courtney was able to have virtual support from @awerkingmama for her labor and birthing process. It allowed her to advocate for the birth she wanted!

"first time mama who would do it all over again…"

Nacomi labored at home as long as possible and then gave birth within 3 hours of arriving at the birthing center and says that she would “do it all over again!”

My 3 Hour Pain-Free Home Birth

I remember deciding on our decision to have a home birth and it was a no-brainer for us, but that didn’t mean that we still didn’t have our concerns about the ‘what-ifs’ of doing something for the first time.

Birth StoriesChanel HogueFebruary 8, 2023birth story, pain-free birth, home birth, doula, midwife, no tearing, unmedicated birth, natural birthComment

"Mama who avoided unnecessary induction!"

Brittaney gave birth to a beautiful baby boy while avoiding unnecessary induction.