Birth Stories

Pregnancy took Michelle by surprise, the twenty-seven year old massage therapist wasn't planning on getting pregnant right away. A scare three months into her pregnancy that resulted in five weeks of bed rest changed the way she felt. And then a slip down a staircase later in her pregnancy may jeopardize her plan's for the delivery. Nicole and Paul look to their African heritage to guide them through parenthood. They gather with a group of parents who offer them words of wisdom and practical advice. Chelsea's water has broken and she's admitted to the hospital. Before she's induced, her contractions start. She has a difficult time coping with the pain. By the time she requests an epidural it's too late _ it's time to push. But Chelsea can't summon the energy to begin the final process of her labor. Her mother and sister, Cheyenne, coax her through the pushing and with their help, Chelsea gives birth to a healthy baby boy.