"I want to be involved in the events that are available through this great group. My husband and I have a beautiful 16 month old son-still breast-feeding and we plan on having more babies. We took Nikki's Bradley class and we really enjoyed it."
"Hello there!! My fiance and I are first time parents, expecting at the end of next month (we think). We want to meet parents who are into some of the things we are into about children."
"We live outside of Lafayette and we're expecting our first baby in May, and as we're from out of the area, I've been trying to build up a support system locally. I was thrilled to stumble upon this group!"
"I have heard such great things about the Natural Birth Meetup! I would love to be a part of it. I'm from Baton Rouge but have been gone the last 7 years and I'm so excited to be back. I have 2 daughters. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone."
"I am currently pregnant with our third child and I want to have a natural birth experience. I would love to meet other moms who have done this and learn about all my options and resources for my area. I live in Houma."
"I live in Lafayette and want to get more active politically and educationally. I want the next generation to have the option to birth the way they want to."
"I'm an L&D RN, and have a love for natural births, and tub births. I haven't made it to any meetups yet, but I know a few of you from your births!"
"Now that I have become pregnant, I would like to be able to ask some advice and share experiences with others."
"I have had two natural birth experiences. My son was born in 2006 at Women's Hospital and my daughter was born at home in 2008."
"Hello, My name is YiYi. I had my son at Gentle Choices birthing cente and enjoyed every minute of it. I would like to meet people who support natural birth. Although we currently live in Shreveport, we might be moving back down south!!"
"After having my two sons by epidural, I gave birth to my daughter 7/31/09 naturally. This group provides a good support system for women seeking a natural birth."
"I am a SAHM, breastfeeding junkie, and DONA certified DOULA. My 2 girls were born vaginally without meds in a hospital. I believe every mom has the right to a beautiful birth and look forward to helping them achieve that goal."
"I'm pregnant with my first child and I'm planning a natural childbirth."
"My name is Jenny and I am mom to my daughter Emma (07/20/07) and my little son Noah (07/08/09) both born at home with Emmy attending."
"I want to have a homebirth next time (I'm not pregnant, but I'm thinking about it)! I also want to learn from women who value the birthing process, breastfeeding, and natural approaches to parenting."
"Just had our 3rd baby naturally. I joined to meet like minded women, and to support and be supported by them. I have made some great friends here and hope to make more1"
"My husband and I are expecting our first little one in April and are planning a water birth in Baton Rouge. My best friend sent me a link to the group because she loves it, so I thought I would give it a try!"