Motherhood

There are plenty of opinions on how we should give birth and raise our children. Here I share my own experiences, from birth stories to surprisingly simple elimination communication, and explore how we can weigh the research, the risks, and our own needs when making decisions for our families.

Sara holding her newborn son against her chest in the bathtub just after his birth at home
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I Didn't Believe I Was About to Have a Baby

I was sure I was still in early labor. Twenty minutes after getting into the bathtub, my son was in my arms—and I could hardly believe how different this birth felt.

October 20, 2026By Sara Lundgren