10 Questions for Homebirth Dads with Chris Byrne Chris is an independent sustainability consultant and papa of two wonderful children, both born at home. He lives with his children and wife in Western Massachusetts. Follow him on Twitter: @byrnegreen 1. Why did you choose homebirth? 2. Whose idea was it, yours or hers? If hers,…
In order to achieve all that is demanded of us, we must regard ourselves as greater than we are. – Johann von Goethe Becoming a father can bring up a lot of issues for us. It can make us take a look at who we are and where we’re going. It can make us question…
Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Jorge T. Cuevas Jorge T. Cuevas is the husband of a homebirth midwife, father of two homebirths, and video producer of “Homebirth Dads: The Dad’s Perspective On Homebirthing“. 1. Why did you choose homebirth? My wife is a homebirth midwife, so there was no other choice that we felt more…
[This is the latest in the Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions series.] Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Philip P. 1. Why did you choose homebirth? I was reluctant at first, but my wife was very much in favor of it. During her pregnancy we moved to a much more homebirth-friendly state, which also helped a great…
[This is the fifth interview in the series Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions.] Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Mr. Green Mr. and Mrs. Green write about environmental issues and green parenting on their site Little Green Blog. 1. Why did you choose homebirth? I supported my wife’s decision. I wouldn’t presume to suggest she should have…
[This is the fourth in the series Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions. If you would like to participate, contact me at derek at naturalpapa.com] Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Steve C. Steve C. is a freelance writer, father of 3, and befuddled birth assistant to two VBAC’s (vaginal birth after caesarean). 1. Why did you choose…
[This is the third in the series Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions. If you would like to participate, contact me at derek at naturalpapa.com] Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Nick Chambers Nick is a future car and sustainability nut who writes for both Gas 2.0 and the New York Times Green Inc. Blog. He is the…
[This post is the second in the series. Read the first one here: 10 Questions for Homebirth Dads: Damon Young, and if you would like to share your experience, contact me at derek (at) naturalpapa.com.] 10 Questions for Homebirth Dads: Sean Daily Sean Daily is the co-founder and Editor-In-Chief of Green Living Ideas and Blue…
[When people hear that we birth our babies at home, they inevitably have questions for us, and while my wife generally answers them for women, I've had numerous dads-to-be ask me about my experience with homebirth. I thought it would be a neat project to ask a series of 10 questions to a number of...
There’s a saying: “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” I used to think it was just funny, until having kids. Now I see the truth in it. When a woman is pregnant and her body is working overtime, she’ll love it if you take the time to nurture her. A lot of first-time fathers…
Image via WikipediaDay-Late Weekend Update 8.04.08 I haven’t posted to this blog for the last two weeks, but I’m still alive, and here’s a little of what has happened for me: We went to the high country for a week to attend a Sun Dance ceremony. It was incredible. Our kids had a good time,…
If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy! I heard that saying many times before I saw the truth in it. When a woman is pregnant and her body is working overtime, she’ll love you for taking the time to nurture her. A lot of new dads don’t really understand the changes that are happening to…
A tiny natural fathering story: A friend of mine brought his 2 year old over to the sand box, squatted down to kid level, and introduced his son to the other kids: “This is Satchi. Can he play, too?” He then says, “I’m Satchi’s friend, Jose. We like sandboxes.” He doesn’t say, “I’m his dad”,…
Having a homebirth without a midwife is a radically empowering experience, whether by choice or by accident. Unassisted childbirth is the term, although that implies that you usually need assistance in giving birth. I prefer the term free birth, and can heartily recommend it for anyone that wants a safe, cheap, DIY homebirth. Many people…
