Stories

My birth story.The most intense day of my life. I gave birth to my little miracle, Cléo, at 9.06 p.m. on 2 June 2020. I had no idea that this adventure would last 22 hours and would be of such an indescribable intensity. Picture by Kathleen Van VaerenberghOn the 1st...

The story of the homebirth of Cécile, first baby for her mum and dad. Midwife Hanne is pregnant with her first child and very excited. A homebirth in a birthing pool, that’s exactly what she wants. But since she is 41 weeks pregnant, time is running out. I’m six days...

1pm We put our two sons to bed for their afternoon nap. I go to bed too and try to sleep a little. Tiredness is said to be mostly a first trimester thing, but I’ve been tired for nine months now… 4pm It’s still quiet in the house. The children don’t usually sleep that...

The story of the homebirth of Febe, second child for her mum and dad. Kim and Jef’s first baby was born in the hospital. An induced birth with an episiotomy. Not unusual, but this could be nicer, they think when they are expecting their second baby. While their son...