Boy 3 – Callum’s birth
Siobhan's first two births were induced 10 days after the expected due date. So waking up to contractions just 7 days after Callum's due date was a much-welcome surprise. Within 3 hours, Callum was born.
A gentle welcome via cesarean – one mum’s Brussels birth story
Kasia Ortiz knew that her third child would need to be born via cesarean. In this article, she shares how finding the right medical team meant she could make her medically-needed cesarean as natural as possible.
My three preemies – Violaine’s story
Violaine Carnoy tells about the births of her three children - now aged 16, 14 and 12 - who were all born premature.
A doula’s dream birth – Thainy & Kaël’s big day
Brazilian doula and mum-of-two, Thainy Macêdo, always knew she wanted to have her second child at home, and had a dream team of her husband, mum, doula and Zwanger in Brussel midwives, ready to support her. Here she shares the story of her son Kaël's beautiful birth, in words and pictures. Enjoy!!
“The most beautiful thing I ever did” – a homebirth story
With the hope of inspiring other expectant parents, mum Emma shares the story of the homebirth of her second child, where she was supported by midwife team Zwanger in Brussel.
The midwife calls the midwife – Hanne’s birth story
Zwanger in Brussel midwife shares the story of the birth of her first child, her daughter Cécile. With an induction almost on the cards, Hanne knew that her baby would find her own way. A beautiful homebirth, surrounded by her partner and colleagues.
Home for the holidays – Marcus’ December homebirth
As soon as Brussels-based American mum Emily Gold found out she was pregnant for the first time, she knew she wanted to give birth at home. Emily shares the story of Marcus' birth.
Breastfeeding – tongue tie and exclusive pumping
"I had plans to breastfeed our daughter for as long as possible, as I did for her brother. After a great pregnancy, little Fey...
The first village baby – Eamon’s birth
Siobhán McGonigle, founder of the village, has three boys, all born in Belgium. This is the story of Eamon, her first son, born in September 2007.
Abe’s birth, a new journey to motherhood!
So Cocoon doula and mum of 4, Julie Denil, shares the story of the birth of her son, Abe — baby no. 4 and her first boy! Find out how the right support helped protect Julie's birth bubble.