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Welcome to Birth Stories where women from BC share their birth experiences in their own words. Using a short video format, you can listen to women talk about what giving birth was like for them: their fears, their choices, and the wisdom they gained.
Check back often to see new videos added. You can also join our Facebook group and share your stories in writing and support other women going through pregnancy and birth.
Champions for Change - Thank You Nurses
02:41Nurses who offer tender, caring support to women during labour & birth provide amazing care - and they are so important in supporting normal birth. We asked ...Interview with Dr. Susan Horsfall - 23rd Obstetrics Update for Family Physi ..
00:42We caught up with Family Physician, Dr. Susan Horsfall at the 23rd Obstetrics Update for Family Physicians Conference and asked her why she continues to practice obstetrics when many of her...Interview with Dr. Charissa Patricelli - 23rd Obstetrics Update for Family ..
00:52We caught up with Family Physician, Dr. Charissa Patricelli at the 23rd Obstetrics Update for Family Physicians Conference and asked her why she continues to...Interview with Michael Klein at Turning the Tide
02:31Family physician and Professor of Family Practice & Pediatrics at UBC, Dr. Michael Klein, speaks about partnerships between women and practitioners at "Tur...Interview with Saraswathi Vedam at Turning the Tide
01:46Midwife and Director of the Division of Midwifery at UBC, Saraswathi Vedam, speaks about partnerships between women and practitioners at "Turning the Tide:...Sarah discusses the term "normal birth"
00:56Watch a short clip of Sarah discussing the term "normal birth". The clips in this playlist all show a variety of opinions regarding the term "normal birth". ...Denise discusses the term "normal birth"
01:22Watch a short clip of Denise discussing the term "normal birth". The clips in this playlist all show a variety of opinions regarding the term "normal birth"....Lindsay discusses the term "normal birth"
00:51Watch a short clip of Lindsay discussing the term "normal birth". The clips in this playlist all show a variety of opinions regarding the term "normal birth"...Allison discusses the term "normal birth"
00:57Watch a short clip of Allison discussing the term "normal birth". The clips in this playlist all show a variety of opinions regarding the term "normal birth"...Kate discusses the term "normal birth"
00:53Watch a short clip of Kate discussing the term "normal birth". The clips in this playlist all show a variety of opinions regarding the term "normal birth". W...Heather discusses the term "normal birth"
00:37Watch a short clip of Heather discussing the term "normal birth". The clips in this playlist all show a variety of opinions regarding the term "normal birth"...Claudia discusses the term "normal birth"
00:33Watch a short clip of Claudia discussing the term "normal birth". The clips in this playlist all show a variety of opinions regarding the term "normal birth"...Chelsey discusses the term "normal birth"
00:44Short clip with Chelsey discussing the term "normal birth". The clips in this playlist all show a variety of opinions regarding the term "normal birth". We s...Jennifer discusses the term "normal birth"
00:43Short clip with Jennifer discussing the term "normal birth". The clips in this playlist all show a variety of opinions regarding the term "normal birth". We ...Interview with Amy Romano at Turning the Tide
03:0Midwife, Amy Romano (@midwifeamy), speaks about building partnerships between women and practitioners at "Turning the Tide: Balancing birth experience and in...Interview with Asheya Hennessey at Turning the Tide
02:18Consumer advocate, Asheya Hennessey, speaks about partnerships between women and practitioners at "Turning the Tide: Balancing birth experience and intervent...Tara's Birth Story - Two Cesarean Births (Part 4 of 4)
01:1Part 4: Tara shares her advice for other women on getting answers to the questions you have.Tara's Birth Story - Two Cesarean Births (Part 3 of 4)
00:47Part 3: Listen to Tara's comments on women's access to information, and the importance of communication with your healthcare provider.Tara's Birth Story - Two Cesarean Births (Part 2 of 4)
00:31Part 2: Hear Tara talk about her priorities when making decisions about her birth.Tara's Birth Story - Two Cesarean Births (Part 1 of 4)
01:18Part 1: Tara reflects on how having a cesarean birth was an enjoyable experience for her.Claudia's Birth Story: One cesarean birth and 2 planned VBACs (Part 6 of 6)
00:44Part 6: Claudia reflects on the most powerful moment of her birthing experience, and what her choice meant for her.Claudia's Birth Story: One cesarean birth and 2 planned VBACs (Part 5 of 6)
00:54Part 5: Claudia shares her message about what's most important for other women to know when preparing for birth.Claudia's Birth Story: One cesarean birth and 2 planned VBACs (Part 4 of 6)
00:51Part 4: Hear Claudia reflect on women's reactions to their birth outcomes.Claudia's Birth Story: One cesarean birth and 2 planned VBACs (Part 3 of 6)
01:5Part 3: Claudia comments on the importance of healthcare providers offering support for women's choices.Claudia's Birth Story: One cesarean birth and 2 planned VBACs (Part 2 of 6)
00:53Part 2: Claudia talks about how each birth experience is unique.Claudia's Birth Story - One cesarean birth and 2 planned VBACs (Part 1 of 6 ..
00:26Part 1: Listen to Claudia's reflections on the influences that helped her to make her decision to try for a VBAC.Allison's birth story: vaginal birth (part 5 of 5)
01:57Part 5: Listen to Allison's advice for other expectant mothers, and what really matters in the end.Allison's birth story: vaginal birth (part 4 of 5)
00:43Part 4: Allison comments on her most powerful memory of her birth experience.Allison's birth story: vaginal birth (part 3 of 5)
02:12Part 3: Allison talks about the importance of personal decision-making during labour and birth.Allison's birth story: vaginal birth (part 2 of 5)
00:48Part 2: Allison reflects on the length of her labour and her new perspective about her journey.Allison's birth story: vaginal birth (part 1 of 5)
01:10Part 1: Listen to Allison discuss her decision to get an epidural, and the effect it had on the course of her labour.Kate's Birth Story - Four Cesarean Births
01:14Kate reflects on her experience of having four cesarean births.Stella's Birth Story - Vaginal Birth
02:19Listen to Stella talk about what helped her cope when her vaginal birth didn't go as planned.Kristin's Birth Story - Successful (Unplanned) VBAC
01:32Hear Kristin talk about her fear of not being able to deliver a large baby and about how her planned cesarean section turned into an unplanned VBAC.Theresa's Birth Story - Successful VBAC
08:46Listen to Theresa talk about the process of learning about and choosing between planning a VBAC or a repeat cesarean, and what the experience of her successf...