Author Archives: bayareabirth
A Father’s Side: Melanie’s Birth Story (written by her Dad, Raf)
At 8pm on Wednesday, May 1st, I was sitting in my parked car with Lyia’s stepfather, Joe sitting behind. Lyia was on her way to the car with her mother, Lizette. She was standing just behind Lyia’s door and noticed … Continue reading
Melanie’s Birth Story (written by her Mom, Lyia)
“Being pregnant and giving birth are like crossing a narrow bridge. People can accompany you to the bridge. They can greet you on the other side. But you walk that bridge alone.” – African Proverb Labor started on Wednesday, … Continue reading
How to Make the Best Out of Your Hospital Birth
By Liz Derry, CPM, LM, birth doula Before the Hospital Do your homework. Research the hospitals in the area and their common birth practices. Do they have portable monitors for the laboring mother? Do they have squat bars available for … Continue reading
Jonathan’s Birth Story, Written By His Mom, Cassie
December 11, 2011 It was somewhere around the 28 week mark that it finally sank in that I was about to give birth. My most recent sonogram hit me between the eyes like a 2×4, and I realized at some … Continue reading
The Community Center Has Moved
This is just a quick post to let everyone know that we are now in a new location. Our new address is 728 Elizabeth Street Suite 2. The other great news is that we are now sharing our location with … Continue reading
Birth of Alondra Abigail written by her mom
(this was a birth attended by Liz when she was finishing up her midwife studies) Alondra Abigail Ramirez was born at 2pm, Friday June 26. She weighed 8lbs 2 oz and measured 18.5 inches. She was born at home with absolutely … Continue reading
Finally, We Meet (planned doula assisted hospital birth written by the Mom)
Finally, We Meet We found out on St. Patrick’s Day, 2011 that we were pregnant. It was a surreal moment. I wanted to get pregnant and was very excited about the experiences that I would have as a mother, … Continue reading
February Events at Bay Area Birth
We are preparing to change locations the beginning of March. We are excited about the changes ahead and will be posting more about them very soon! For February while we are transitioning we will be limiting the amount of activities … Continue reading
Handling an Unplanned, Un-medicated Labor and Birth
By Liz Derry, CPM, LM, midwife, birth doula Sometimes women and their loved ones find themselves in a situation that they are suddenly unable to get medication when they had planned on having an epidural, etc. Maybe their labor moved very … Continue reading
The January 2012 Schedule of Classes and Events
2011 Was an eventful year and 2012 is sure to be as well! We are getting things off to a great start with several informative and fun classes and support groups. As always we are also anxious to get your … Continue reading
