Category Archives: Natural Parenting
Review of Homebirth Dads Video
If you’ve been reading Natural Papa for a while, you know that homebirth is something I like to talk about and to promote. Not because it’s for everyone, but because I feel that homebirth is a viable option for many couples, and I see the need for more resources for dads who are interested in…
Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Jerry Shannon
10 Questions for Homebirth Dads with Jerry Shannon Jerry is a graduate student in Geography at the University of Minnesota and an active dad of two sons. His wife Sarah helps lead the local chapter of the International Cesarean Network (ICAN). 1. Why did you choose homebirth? We chose homebirth because it was the only…
Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Jason Palmer
10 Questions for Homebirth Dads with Jason Palmer Jason Palmer is the husband of Marisa, who blogs at Mama Needs A Hobby. Jason is a hard worker, skateboarder and loving dad to 2 little ones – a hospital birth and a home birth v/hbac. 1. Why did you choose homebirth? My wife felt very strongly…
Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Chris Byrne
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,…
Fatherhood and Personal Growth
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
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…
Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Philip
[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…
Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Mr. Green
[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…
Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Steve C.
[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…
Homebirth Dads: 10 Questions with Nick Chambers
[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…
