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. 2015;24(1):6-7.
doi: 10.1891/1058-1243.24.1.6.

Nora's Story

Nora Gibbons

Nora's Story

Nora Gibbons. J Perinat Educ. 2015.

Abstract

In this column, Nora Gibbons, 16 years old, describes the home births of four of her siblings. Nora's story captures the wonder and simplicity of home birth and demonstrates the impact the experience of being present at home birth can have on children. Nora's joy and confidence in birth because of her experiences will influence her own birth choices.

Keywords: children at birth; confident birth; home birth; normal birth.

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Big sisters Nora (center, in headband) and Molly greet baby Maggie minutes after birth.
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