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A Long Second Stage Birth

by Ireena Keeslar September 17, 2019

A story of serving through various births for the same, with a variety of outcomes.

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Difficult Births with Good Outcomes

by Editorial September 17, 2019

Four educational vignettes about complicated births with positive outcomes.

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The Psychology and Illusion of Choice in Birth

by Victoria Karalun September 17, 2019

With two different births by the same woman, the author contrasts actual choice and the illusion of choice in both the trajectory and outcomes.

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Esther Edith—estheredith.com

Unassisted childbirth is a choice being made by some low-risk women. This article includes testimonials from some of them and suggests that we be less judgmental and try to understand what is motivating them.

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Increase Attendance at Your In-person Event in Two Easy Steps

by Emmy Kissinger September 17, 2019

A short piece with suggestions about how to get people to attend an event marketing your services.

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Pushing Uphill

by Mary Ann Lieser September 17, 2019

How did lithotomy position become the standard position for giving birth? This article discusses the work of George Engelmann and how this came about.

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Midwifery & Childbirth News: Issue 131

by Editorial September 17, 2019

Midwifery & Childbirth News: Issue 131

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Bimanual Compression of the Uterus: Its Place in Midwifery Practice

by Marion Toepke McLean September 17, 2019

Learn about the hows and whys of this technique to stop postpartum hemorrhage.

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Creativity and Birth

by Kathleen Furin July 18, 2019

Giving birth is a highly creative act, possibly the most creative act we can engage in as women. Experiencing birth can help us tap into and align ourselves with a greater creative power. One way to prepare for birth is to become comfortable with our own creative powers. The more we trust in our creative process, the more open we can be to the creative power of birth. Creativity is about expression; when we give voice to our deepest, innermost selves, we then become comfortable trusting our inner knowing. Read more…. Creativity and Birth