The Birth Interview Project consists of 17 simple questions designed to help mothers process their birth story & share it with others. All mothers are invited to take part in this project. Born out of Joy’s desire to help women discover, process and express the feelings surrounding their birth experiences, The Birth Interview Project strives to offer a platform for mothers and readers alike to share and be heard, to search and to discover, to identify and to heal, and to exhort and remember. The views and opinions expressed here are unique to each woman who takes part in the Birth Interview Project and may not always reflect the values of the blog author.
Kelly’s son trying to listen to the baby’s heartbeat during her last prenatal check-up. Most of her prenatal check-ups were at home.
Please give a brief description of yourself, and what number baby/birth you’re sharing with us.
I’m Kelly, 30 years old. Mom to Ravi and Maya, wife to Shashi. I’m interested in women’s health issues and minored in women’s studies in college. Since the birth of my son three years ago, I have become passionate about breastfeeding and became a leader for La Leche League. I’m writing about the birth of my second child, Maya.
What was your due date, and what was your baby’s birth date?
My due date was October 17, 2011, and Maya was born October 17, 2011! I was shocked to have a baby born on her due date!
What was Maya’s weight and length?
Maya Kumari weighed 7lbs 4oz and was 21 inches long at birth.
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