Cassandra is like a walking ray of sunshine. She's been here since last spring and we will be so sad to see her go! Hello, my name is Cassandra and I'm a student at Brookhaven. I moved here in July from Portland, Maine. I'm finally just getting used to Virginia and I'm really starting to enjoy …
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Janice’s Birth Story
This birth story is the perfect example of a birth that doesn't go exactly as planned. This is a story you don't want to skip! I am not Wonder Woman. I am every woman. This pregnancy, as seems to so often be the case, was completely different from my first pregnancy. I was four years older …
Hazel Rose’s Birth
Up to the 40th week of our pregnancy, I had successfully distracted myself from the ever-looming question, “Is today the day?” I baked zucchini bread, created artwork for the nursery walls, and even cleaned and organized the pantry. I tried some natural induction strategies, including forgoing my …
August Mom of the Month
We hope you enjoy reading this birth story, submitted by one of our moms who delivered in June. May it encourage you in your own family's journey. My name is Anita. In my free time I love to cook and bake, take photographs of the natural flora around our Rockingham County property, design …
Calling aspiring midwives!
Brookhaven Natural Birth Center is looking for two or three new midwifery apprentices. We are looking for a passionate and committed person, willing to devote 2-4 years of time to learning and becoming a Certified Professional Midwife. This apprenticeship will begin immediately. We will begin the …