by Katie | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Aedan Avery: A Birth Story Ths story was written by Aedan’s mom, Sam, at a Common Roots Birth Story Workshop. Aedan Avery Pierce was born at 10:15 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2017 (Due date February 19, 2017) weighing in at 7lb 4oz and 18in long. Always Early I... 
by Katie | Apr 27, 2019 | Events
Event: Common Roots Birth Story Workshop Des Moines Birth Story Writing Workshop Have you seen the beautifully-crafted birth stories of other moms online and thought, “Yeesh, I really wish I had the time/writing abilities/effort/creativity to write my own story... 
by Katie | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
International Women’s Day: Women & The Power To Birth It is International Women’s Day, and that means we have even more reason to celebrate women and the unique-to-women power of birth! The birth experience has changed and evolved throughout history. And... 
by Katie | Feb 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Charlotte Rose: A Birth Story Charlotte Rose Gugliano was born on October 28th, 2017 at 6lbs, 0oz, and 21 inches long. This story was penned by Charlotte’s mother Bethany, and you can read Charlotte’s big brother’s birth story here. A Pregnancy Following a Loss... 
by Katie | Feb 4, 2019 | Education
Resource Guide: Baby, Breastfeeding, & Blues Resources for New & Expecting Parents on Newborn Care, Breastfeeding, & Postpartum This list was curated in partnership with and as a product of Angela Swieter’s class, Baby, Breastfeeding, & Blues...