A new parent enjoying skin to skin with their newborn baby following their doula and midwife supported water birth at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.

Birth Stories Collection

Image by Gather Birth

Every birth is unique, and every story matters. With full permission, I’m honored to share some of my birth support families’ experiences here, written in their own words.

These stories aren’t about a “right” or “best” way to give birth. They’re about real families, real choices, and the many different paths birth can take. My hope is that they offer encouragement, perspective, and a sense of connection as you prepare for your own journey.