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This helpful article explains how a simple household ingredient can be used for a non traumatic treatment for a common problem.
Read more…. Salt: A Simple Treatment for Umbilical Granulomas
Jessica Wilson—instagram.com/thelifeofjessicawilson
Not every baby is born perfect. The author, a self-trained homebirth midwife from Mexico, shares some ideas to help guide people when they encounter a baby with surprises. Read more…. When a Baby Is Born with Surprises
Photo by Roland Hechanova
A story of serving through various births for the same, with a variety of outcomes.
Eva Diana—evadiana.com
Four educational vignettes about complicated births with positive outcomes.
Photo by Victoria Karalun
With two different births by the same woman, the author contrasts actual choice and the illusion of choice in both the trajectory and outcomes.
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.
Photo by Rodion Kutsaev
A short piece with suggestions about how to get people to attend an event marketing your services.
Read more…. Increase Attendance at Your In-person Event in Two Easy Steps
Illustrations by Wikimedia Commons and Internet Archive Book Images
How did lithotomy position become the standard position for giving birth? This article discusses the work of George Engelmann and how this came about.
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon
Midwifery & Childbirth News: Issue 131
Photo by Cassidy Rowell
Learn about the hows and whys of this technique to stop postpartum hemorrhage.
Read more…. Bimanual Compression of the Uterus: Its Place in Midwifery Practice
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
Lindsey Rivera—BornBirthStories.com
Photo Album Issue 130
