Deedra Ricketts and Cooper

Hi there-
Man oh man - this is my little baby boy who was born last Sunday 9/11 - weighing in at 7lbs 15oz. He was (9) days late and had to be delivered C-section.

My water broke that Friday night (Sat AM @ 3:30 AM) - we waited at home until 3PM Sat afternoon as my contractions started - though not too strong - and went to Good Sam with our doula. I hadn't dilated at all... more

Liz and Jaden

Hi Jessica,

I wanted to write to tell you that I had my baby on Monday, Sept. 12 -- two weeks before my due date! My doctor had convinced me to take time off of work before my due date. She suggested 3 weeks, and I was planning to take 2 weeks, so 9/12 was my first day of leave. I had big plans to go to yoga... more

Dahlia and Esther

Dear Jessica,

Sorry that it's taken so long to tell our story. Our daughter, Esther Frida Guigui, was born on September 27th at 1:22 pm. I started to have the early contractions at around 11 am Monday the 26th. I went to the doctor for my NST (non-stress test) and I was 4 cm dilated and about 90% effaced. The doctor said that I could go into active labor at any time and would probably that day... (more)

Trish and John Michael

My Husband and I want to introduce you to our beautiful baby boy John Michael Teitelman who was born 10-8-05 @ 6:15 am (14 days late). He was a big boy weighing in at 7 lbs 12 oz and 20 1/2 inches.

My water broke Friday the 7Th at 1pm at my favorite store "Target". I called my Doctor and he told me to head home for a while and then grab my belongs and head to the hospital. 2 hours later i was headed to the hospital and was getting admitted and being hooked up with fetal monitors... (more)

Christianna and Stella

First of all, I wanted to thank you for all your teachings and guidance during my pregnancy. The yoga really made it just that much more wonderful.

It's been 2 weeks since I gave birth to my daughter, Stella Bernadette Reynolds. Just now I'm able to take a second and tell you my birth story.

I swear I was in labor for a week...(more)

Shawn and Rye

Well....it's about time I sat down and wrote about our wacky time at Cedar's. Rye Hudson Silver arrived on Oct 24 at 9:35am. 10lbs. 22 inches long. His journey into this world is a wild one.

On the 23, my due date, I was feeling the contractions on and off all day long. I was 2 cm dilated and 90% effaced and had been for 2 weeks... (more)

Feri and Gabriella

It was Saturday, July 31, 2005 when I went into labor. Earlier that evening, my husband and I had gone out to dinner with all of our friends. At 5 a.m. I woke up to use the restroom and I remember feeling really heavy and wondering when this baby would finally come out! As soon as my feet touched the floor, I felt a gush of water...(more)

Karen and Flora

Finally getting this to you after the craziness that ensued postpartum and during the holidays. Hope you are well. How I have missed your class. It was such a luxury during my pregnancy to have you and my fellow yoginis to fellowship with on a regular basis. And, as you will read below, your teachings really helped when the big moment came...(more)

Wendy and Kate

I can't believe it has taken me two weeks to get this story together, but looking back at the other birth stories, it seems to be the norm. I guess there's a magic two week point when things start to settle down a little! Our story seems like such a long one because I feel like it lasted 5 days. I remember being terribly frustrated at the wait, but now that my beautiful baby girl is here, I can't remember at all how that felt. So without further ado, here's the story... (more)