LotusHaus Mama

Celebrity Home Births

Check out this list I compiled of noteworthy celebrities that gave birth naturally and at home! Click on the link to find out more:

• Erykah Badu (who twittered while in labor!)
• M.I.A (who gave birth after performing at the Grammys)
• Nelly Furtado
• Laila Aili
• Thandie Newton
• Minnie Driver
• Lisa Bonet
• Christy Turlington
• Cindy Crawford 
• Demi Moore
  
• Carrie Ann Moss
  

Also, click here and learn about this track by Talib Qweli that contains a little rap-commentary on hospital vs. home birth!

Birth Animation

I am almost 23 weeks now and am finally showing! Yay! Sorry, no pictures yet...lol. But I saw this wonderful animation on how beautiful and efficiently designed the natural birth process can be. I am locking these images in my head for me to conjure up during my delivery...

Birthing Options in Seattle

Parent Trust for Washington Children is a wonderful resource for parenting information. When I was exploring our birthing options I found the GreatStarts Guide which explains in plain english your birthplace options and care provider options. There are many comparison charts and up to date information about Seattle's hospitals and midwifery practices. We looked into Valley Medical Center's Birth Center before deciding on a home birth with Rainy City Midwifery.