Love At First Sight: Remembering The First Time You Saw Your Child
There’s nothing like the first time—especially when you finally get to see your baby after delivering them into the world. mater mea fans share their memories.
From Terrified To Overjoyed: How I Got Over My Delivery Fears
First-time mom Vannell France’s daughter Sydney was ready to be born when her mother least expected it. France explains how she pushed through her delivery fears.
How I Kept A Rude Doctor From Ruining My Delivery
Photographer Lauren M. Persons describes how she brought her baby into a positive environment while dealing with a less-than-pleasant doctor.
Why Giving Birth Was The Easiest Thing I’ve Ever Done
While motherhood is a universal experience, every mother’s pregnancy and her child’s birth story is different. Educator Kim Parker of Boston shares with mater mea the story behind the arrival of her son, Elliott True.
Why Timing Was Everything For My Daughter’s Birth
New mom Joy Harrison describes how her perfectly planned day took a turn for the unforeseen when her water broke sooner than she expected.
The Tragic Loss That Helped Me Become The Mom I Was Meant To Be
A profound lost has guided this PhD student’s tireless pursuit of happiness for her family.
