I Can't Afford a Homebirth and Other Money Issues
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First Babies Can Fall Out But Often They Don't
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Are You a Birth Witch?
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With the dawning of a New Year, many people make those all-too-familiar resolutions to work towards as the year moves forward. This year, I encourage you to expand your resolutions to include not just you, but your family as well! Better nutrition is something we all need, and making it a family goal can make […]
Name: Gail Hart Website: www.midwifeupdates.com How would you describe yourself: mother, midwife 1. What change(s) do you want to see in birth? I would like to see a better understanding of physiological birth and the benefits to both mother and baby. I think it is crucial that we begin to understand the role that interference […]
Our birth story begins just a year ago. My husband and I were attending a wedding reception for a close friend, and two couples at our table were pregnant and both planning a homebirth. The initial thought in my head was- wow, that is crazy, I listened to their discussions and did not think much […]
Pre-Conception 1. Start eating well, sleeping well and get exercise! 2. Eliminate stress as best as you can. Take time for yourself. 3. Learn about Natural Family Planning (Must Read: Taking Charge of Your Fertility) 4. Start to chart and keep track of your cycles. This information will be invaluable when you get pregnant, or […]
Monday; January 11, 2010 This Monday started off like most Mondays for me. I got off work at 7am after working a 12hr night shift on L&D. The night wasn’t particularly busy. I had one delivery that I probably won’t forget for awhile. The family was very supportive and helpful and one of the CNMs […]
I had a home birth. Yes, you heard me. I birthed a baby in my very own home. Without warming beds, IVs, bright lights and beeping machines. Some would say it was courageous. Why then, do I shy away from telling most people I meet the truth? For my first birth, medicated in the hospital, […]
After 39 weeks of hugeness, how do you get labor to get a move on? Evening primrose oil, baby dancing with the SweetMan, and… Panda Express. A LOT of it. 😉 We opt for Chinese Food on Saturday evening. Take out. We want to watch another episode of LOST (we don’t have cable, so we […]
Circumcision has become a well known practice throughout the world. And sadly it has become an epidemic. It wasn’t until recently when the benefits of leaving your son intact have started to emerge. We were blinded by what the qualified doctors and pediatricians would tell us is right for our sons instead of listening to […]
