Here are some of the babies, whose births I was honoured to be at over the last few months. The births ranged from 3hours to 3days, and I was impressed again and again with the strength, bravery, informed decision making, and trust in birth and in their babies shown by of all the parents.

Alexander - Born August14th at BCWomen's to very patient mom. At one point in her labour she started to laugh, "We said we didn't want any unnecessary people in our labour room, and here I am labouring in a full waiting room!" (For 10 hours!)

Alexei - Born Aug.7th. A very quick birth at Burnaby General. What a natural mama and pappa!

Vanessa -June 3rd. A successful VBA2C at BCWomen's. Congratulations Sherrie, you deserve it!

Rubi - May23rd. Born at BCWomen's. Mom and Dad spent a beautiful day labouring in their sunny little yard.

Hanif - July 3rd. A super fast unplanned homebirth! Thankfully the midwives were there, as well as two doulas and Grandma. Dad couldn't make it in time, but his voice was present via speaker phone! A beautiful birth.