Imagine a miracle birth, smooth and safe, a transition from being pregnant to holding your baby, imagine the experience of your life. You CAN choose to have it. Allow your baby be born into the world of Love and Acceptance. We share with you…

The Hudson Valley Homebirth Support Group is dedicated to providing as much support and encouragement as we can to women who choose to birth at home in the Hudson Valley; providing outreach and education to members of our communities in an effort to…

“ Hi. I just moved to the Bay Ridge area with my husband and am looking to meet new people. I'm currently pregnant (yeah!) and a graphic designer looking to meet new people. ”

“ I'm a new mommy to a beautiful springtime baby girl. Cooking and crafting are my favorite though I wish I would not get so tired so that inspiration can take over! ”

“ Im an artist into everything, from knitting to mosaics to guitar. Work with kids in community programs for a living. Born and bred nyc-er, always into building community. ~ alex (alexandra) ”

“ holistic parenting in Queens, Ny ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet other moms who share the same interests as myself and to go out and have fun. ”

“ IN MILFORD MEET-UPS AT PARKS, CENTER OF TOWN, LIBRARY, BEACHES,ETC. YOUNG MOMS. IM 25 WITH A 1 YEAR OLD. ANYONE INTERESTED CALL ME 203-993-1831 DONT BE AFRAID IM FRIENDLY! IM FROM MILFORD, CT. NOT NEW YORK. ”

“ Hello people!! My name is alejandra, I'm a nanny, caregiver, Doula, Childbirth ed, looking forward to expand my social life this summer, make new friends and networking too. ”

“ I was at importer business few years, but when i had my child, i sold out this traditional business and moved to home base network marketing business of nutrition products. Then, I can take care of my child all the time, and lots of time for family. ”

“ I'm a new mom and a midwife on hold (I left work to be with my baby), an avid breastfeeder and proud co-sleeper... love being a parent to my wonderful son. Hoping to find like-minded others and make new friends and share in this awesome experience. ”

“ i am a childbirth educator and I lead a meetup for Moms-to-be. ”

“ Im 25 have 2 sons who were born in NYC hospitals. Both births were far from what one sees in movies or hopes for. I had my daughter at home! Attachment parenting and Natural family living are our way of life. ”

“ Hi, Nicolle and Raymond from closter NJ, looking forward to meet everyone tomorrow. We had our son at the hospital not a great experieance and our daughter at home. I'm 6 months pregnant and looking to have this baby at home also. But in a society th ”

“ I'm Naima from Montclar. I've got three children. First born at St. Barnabus and the last two were born at home. All three births were memorable but it's nothing like having a homebirth and midwives! ”

“ Hi! My name is Mumtah. I am a mother of 4 (last one birthed at home unassisted), homeschooler, and a believer in natural pathways to just about everything. Looking forward to meeting you all (and see Naima- hey girl!) ”

“ Hi - I am Carrie. I have Sierra 5 yrs born at the Childbirth Center and Sydey 3 yrs born at home. I am pregnant with my 3rd child to be born at home. I look forward to meeting you. ”

“ My son was born at home in Jan. 2006. We had a wonderful experience and I would love to meet other like minded Moms. I live in Queens, but am in the city and Brooklyn frequently. Lets get together! ”

“ I was in training as a doula and a childbirth educator in Seattle. If and when I am ready for my second child, I'm looking for a more friendly natural birthing place. ”

“ Hello, I am a breastfeeding advocate an mother of a breastfeeding toddler. We are planning a home based VBAC for May and would welcome any positive stories. Thanks, Lisa ”

“ Hi Everyone! CCIE AM here with a specialty in VoIP. ”

“ First time momma, living in Brooklyn and planning a homebirth in February. ”

“ I would love to meet others who have the same philosophy on birth and other anti-mainstream choices in parenting. I believe birth is a natural process, just as parenting is also a natural human experience. ”

“ I am a SAHM to my 10 month old son. My husband and just moved to Branford, CT. I would love to meet other SAHM in the area. We are currently TTC #2, and I am planning a HBAC! I would love to meet more mothers who are interested in HBAC/VBAC as well. ”

“ Hi I am Kassie and I am a doula. I wanted to let everyone know that there is a Hypnobabies instructor training coming to NYC in May. This is not hypnobirthing. For more info please visit the website at hypnobabies.com or call me at 917-312-3110 ”

“ We are expecting our 2nd child in Sept at home in Inwood! ”

“ hello, i am gloria i am 47yrs and i am a medical assistant. in march i decided to come to el paso tx for a direct-entry midwifery program. before i came to el paso i took my phlebotomy national certification and cpr and nnr. the purpose of this was ”

“ I am a DONA trained doula working toward certification. I would gladly offer my services at no cost until I complete the certification process. I am also an aspiring midwife. I am working on pre-requisites so I can attend a nurse-midwifery program. ”

“ I am due December 1 and plan to deliver my daughter at home and in the water. I would like to meet and talk with people who have delivered babies at home or who are considering out-of-hospital birth. ”

“ Hi. I'm in the pregnancy planning stage with my husband. My sister had a home birth (VBAC) and I was present and helped. It was a life changing experience and one that I hope to have for my first birth. I live in Prospect Heights. ”

“ My first son was born at St Luke's Roosevelt with a midwife in 2005. I want to have my second child at home and am looking for a supportive community! I live in Brooklyn. ”

“ I'm a first-time mom, expecting in mid to late August. Looking forward to a homebirth, had a midwife lined up in St. Augustine, FL, but want to do this in NYC-area instead. Looking to find a homebirth midwife willing to come out to a sailboat! ”

“ Hi, I'm Lisa. I'm a first time expectant mom who is planning a home birth. I would love to meet up with some mom's who have already experienced a home birth and others who will be doing so in the near furutre. My expected due date is October 28th. ”

“ My name is Lateefah Shabazz and I am a trained postpartum doula, trained by the nationally acclaimed Dona International. I am writing because I am interested in working with mom's in early motherhood. I have four beautiful children of my own. ”

“ Hi my name is Katiuscia I'm originally from Queens NY, now living in Elizabeth NJ for about 2 years now. I 'm interested in becoming a doula and hopefully a midwife later on. ”

“ Hello- I had my son at home 22 months ago and it was the best experience ever...so empowering. My mother is actually a homebirth midwife in New Paltz, NY. I'd love to connect with other moms supportive of homebirth. Best, Willow ”

“ I want these local Meetups for better awareness of legal rights. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be nice to connect with some like minded people/ I have a 3 1/2 yo Son and a 2 yo little girl. We are fun, love being out doors and would like some company:) ”

“ I just had a son and would love to meet other astoria moms and dads. ”

“ M201F@AOL.COM Hi, My name is Maria my middle name, I am in a situation right now and I just need some support. My home birth was scary... there complications, but she is here and healthyI have a 6month old baby girl her name is Laura. I need some su ”

“ My name is Jennifer & this is my first pregnancy. I am a vegetarian & a nature/animal lover! I enjoy working with my hands, making crafts, being outdoors, & time spent with my family. ”

“ Hi all! I'm a midwife in training-- just completed the classroom aspect out in Boise, and am spending the next couple months back home in Jersey before heading to the Philippines, where a clinic affiliated with our school offers free maternity servic ”

“ I want these local Meetups because community is a beautiful thing and strengthening and broadening it can only create positivity. ”

“ Motherhood has been an amazing experience for me and I've found myself leaning more and more toward attachment parenting and natural living philosophies. I'd love to meet other parents who share those ideals and parents who don't, too. :) ”

“ I am 40 yrs old and 7 mos pregnant with my first child and quite excited. I have been seeing an obgyn thus far, but have all along wanted/planned on a home birth. I have interviewed only two midwives and am having a hard time making up my mind. Ha ”

“ hi not very good at the hand stiches, but have a lot of ideas. is this the right place for me? ”

“ Congratulations for considering homebirth for the upcoming birth of your child!I am a wife, doula, childbirth educator... and homebirthin' MAMMA! I help run LIHF, a homebirth support group in E. Suffolk. Please get in touch with me for more info. ”

“ "I am a Doula (both Labor & Postpartum), Massage Therapist and Homebirth Assistant." ”

“ Hello, My name is Crystal. I live in Bergen County and have 1 daughter 2 1/2 yrs old. I am due with baby #2 January 11, 2006. My daughters birth was in the hospital. It was a pretty awful experience. I am looking for something different. ”

“ HI, I live in Montclair, and want to learn more about others' homebirth experiences, who attended their births, etc. My first child was born in a birthing center. ”

“ i'm kate. i'm expecting my first june 2005. i'm having a homebirth and would love to get togehter with some others. ”

“ I am a first time expectant mom living in Newhaven for just over a year. I am intersted in finding a midwife and exploring the idea of an at home birth. ”