birth stories

Introducing Jack Rousmaniere!

Our baby boy is here! John William Rousmaniere was born at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009. “Jack” came into the world swimming, in a water birth at the North Shore Birth Center that ... READ MORE

Ricki Lake Interview

Former TV host Ricki Lake’s older son, Milo, was born 12 years ago in a New York City hospital. “After so many months of preparation . . . I was never in control. I had wanted to feel ... READ MORE

C-Section Extras

Fit Pregnancy contributing editor Carole Anderson Lucia narrates behind-the-scenes footage from her C-section with twins Claire and Aidan at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women in San Diego. READ MORE

C-Section Photo Essay

The Dawn of Lena: Part 2

Hello again! The continuation of Lena's birth story...On the way to the hospital, my contractions got more intense. We stopped at a cafe on the way there for my "farmer's breakfast" on the ... READ MORE

The Dawn of Lena: Part 1

Hello from the other end of the rainbow!Because I'm so long-winded, and because I know that if I were a reader, I'd want every single detail, I'm going to split this into two entries: one to ... READ MORE

Welcome, Baby Lena!

Emily and Aron welcomed their baby girl, Lena, into the world at 4:54 on Thursday, October 18th, weighing in at 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Aron writes that Lena and Emily are healthy, happy, and ... READ MORE

Shelley Gives Birth!

On October 15 at 2:49 a.m., two days past my due date, my son, David Nelson, arrived weighing exactly 8 lbs. We're now at home resting comfortably as we get to know each other. I can't wait ... READ MORE

A Birth Story: The Things You Forget

I had forgotten what it feels like when the nurse places the baby in your arms for the first time. I had forgotten that even though it's the first time you are meeting him, it also feels as ... READ MORE