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‍Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2025 issue of Everyday Birth Magazine. Every issue of Everyday Birth carries its own rhythm — shaped by the seasons of life, the questions we ask, and the stories we hold. This one moves gently through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum almost like a timeline — not as a rigid sequence, but as a way to honor the many small thresholds people cross on this journey. Inside, you’ll find images and reflections from birth stories across homes, birth centers, and hospitals. You’ll move through hydration, registries, placenta care, and leave planning. And at the heart of this issue is the story of a student midwife’s very first catch.

Below, you’ll find a full breakdown of the content — click each title to explore these stories and resources in depth.
As we release full articles and excerpts from the magazine online — use this digital table of contents to navigate easily between each feature.

BONUS: Holding the Full Story: The Two Covers of Our Spring/Summer Issue

Two photographs depicting two moments through the lens of two artists. One powerful, unfiltered story that deserves to be seen.

The Prenatal Part

A journey through common questions, choices, moments, and decisions.

Decluttering the Baby Registry

A simple list with a focus on daily care, connection, recovery, feeding, and more.

Leaving the House in Labor

A practical guide for what to cover before heading to your birth space.

The Truth About the Stages of Labor

Beyond textbook charts to understand how labor truly unfolds.

Considering Home Birth + Paris + Travis' Birth Story

An overview of what home birth can offer — and what to consider. Along with a quiet, powerful home birth captured in intimate images.

Considering Birth Center Birth + Yolyvette + Aaron's Birth Story

An overview of what birth center birth can offer — and what to consider. And a glimpse inside scenes of focus, flexibility, and deep trust.

Considering Hospital Birth + Adriana's Birth Story

An overview of what hospital birth can offer — and what to consider. And images of presence, quiet strength, and celebration in the medical setting.

The Placenta Page

Fascinating facts, healing processes, and choices about your placenta.

Becoming the Solution: Trinity's Road to Midwifery

A student midwife's deeply personal journey to her first catch — and beyond.

Parental Leave Crash Course

A simple walk-through of what to expect before, during, and after leave.

The Postpartum Part

Key recovery changes — physical, emotional, hormonal — and how to support them.

For Those Who Have Cesareans

Support insight into cesarean recovery, emotions, and self-care.

How Can I Get Enough Water + Nutrient-Dense Snacks that are Bite-sized!

Practical ways to meet your fluid needs and simple no-bake snacks with a healthful punch for pregnancy and postpartum.

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Thank you to this issues sponsors and advertisers: Birth Smarter, Birth Matron, ToLabor, Kaely Harrod Doula Services, Ancient Art Midwifery’s Community Birth Schools, For Your Birth, Marundé Gardens, and Go Milk Yourself.

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