If you are on the fence about home or hospital birth, go with home birth! And go with this rockstar goddess duo of Hearth and Home to lead you through. It is one of the best life decisions I have made. Ladies, we have been designed for this, and we have successfully been having babies at home for thousands of years. Every woman who isn't high risk should give serious thought to birthing at home. Give yourself the credit that your body and mind are equipped for home birth. 

I have two beautiful children and two completely different birth experiences. My first son was born in the hospital, to make the long story short, I ended up being talked into an epidural and experienced a very chaotic 36hour long labor. Fast forward 9 years later, I wanted a different experience. I chose Sarah and Charlie, and I am so incredibly thankful I did. This time my birth was at home, in comfort and tranquility, with my partner and these two incredibly knowledgable ladies. I felt safe, I trusted their guidance. My son was born within 6 hours and by midnight Sarah and Charlie tucked us into our bed safe and sound with our son.

I really value how these two handled every step of my pregnancy. Tho I was low risk, I did end up with gestational diabetes. We were able to figure out how to control my blood sugar with diet, while I would have been told to go on insulin, had I followed through with Kaisers recommendations, a drastic measure for something that ultimately was controlled with diet. I always felt they made time for me, and were very attentive the entire pregnancy. I felt like we were their only clients! 

I also love them as a team, their personalities work great together and really makes the environment one of "we are all in this together" . That being said, when it came down to the birth itself, Sarah and Charlie had this great way of being there, but not being there. They always stepped in right when I needed that female guidance, but let my boyfriend and I share the experience together as well. That is how I wanted it, I loved that they made a plan with us ahead of time. The exact opposite I had in my hospital birth experience. 

After my birth in the hospital, with doctors I had never seen, bright lights, medication and stress, I felt defeated and down on myself for how powerless I was in the whole experience. My birth with Sarah an Charlie at home by my side was the most polar opposite experience. I was empowered, energized, calm and in control. I have never felt more like a real woman warrior than I did in that experience. These two supported and challenged me, guided and let me lead. We are forever changed by and grateful for Charlie and Sarah. We whole heartedly recommend Hearth and Home. They are the real deal, total B.A's of birthing! —Emelia