This site is dedicated to sharing the story and photos of our first son's outdoor birth. It is
intended for educational, inspirational and transformational purposes only. Enjoy!
Note: The following pages contain
graphic birth images. If you would prefer to read the story without the photos, please click here for the text-only version.
Please also read The Birth Rite of Samuel Rune, the story of our second son's birth. This site also features a favorite links page which includes many homebirth and
freebirth resources.
My birth stories (without the photos) are now featured in the
book Journey Into Motherhood: Inspirational Stories of Natural Birth published by hypnobirthing
instructor, Sheri Menelli. This book is a wonderful compilation of many different kinds of empowering birth
stories and resources for expecting mothers.
June 8th, 1999
Our Beloved Sister Has Passed On
Jeannine Parvati Baker, Wise Woman, Healer, Writer, and Birth Keeper, passed from this
world on New Moon, December 1, 2005. May her legacy live on in us, and may her family have peace and support at this time.
I am pleased to introduce the delightful writing of a new friend. Gifted novelist, poet, short story writer, essayist and
teacher, Jan Worth, has published her new novel, Night Blind. To buy this book and read samples of Jan's humorously
insightful poems and essays, click on the image above.
