Birth stories

Elza’s birth

Author: Kitija My first experience giving birth to my son has not left me positive memories therefore I gave a special thought on planning where, how and what will happen when I meet Elza. On first birth I had no intention of having birth outside the hospital. I...

Breech birth

With my story I wish to encourage mothers-to-be having their baby in breech position. On the last day of October late in the evening my wonderful baby boy came into this world bottom first. This was my first labour, therefore there was more anxiety. I was afraid...

Luīza’s birth

Author: Daina Elksne On the sixth of March with the first greetings of sun our second daughter came into this world. This experience was different from the first birth – everything happened faster and more intensive. My husband did not attend this birth as well as...