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Birthpedia

by Justine Tullier June 1, 2018

What a wonderful world it would be if every mother felt empowered during her pregnancy and believed in her ability to give birth. But information for pregnancy and birth are now found in a world of excessive data, obsession with social media, and self-diagnosis thanks to the Internet. Upcoming generations of parents are found here, and are lost. Between their mothers’ horror stories and the latest forum board on BabyCenter, parents are feeling anything but educated, empowered, and prepared for the journey of parenthood. Confusion, debate, opinion, and fear dominate their circles of influence. There has to be a better way. A midwife can only stretch herself so thin. A doula can only have so many clients. And childbirth educators can only reach those who take their classes.

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Labor and Delivery Care in the Context of a Developing Country

by Vicki Penwell June 1, 2018

Labor in a developing country can be very different than in a developed country. In this second in her series of article, Vicki Penwell shares the challenges faced by laboring women in the Philippines and other countries.

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The Way of Birth

by Sister MorningStar June 1, 2018

Sister MorningStar shares more positive stories of birthing to inspire us all.

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The Birth of Eliana Adah

by Amber Johnson June 1, 2018

A lovely story of the author’s second birth.

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Of Lavender and Labor

by Cheryl K. Smith June 1, 2018

Lavender has long been known to assist with sleep and relaxation. New studies are coming out that show its usefulness in labor.

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Labor: Short and Long; Physical and Mental

by Marlene Waechter June 1, 2018

This great article illustrates, through discussion of actual cases, the many variations that labor may take and how diet, fear, and even religious beliefs may affect it. Read more…. Labor: Short and Long; Physical and Mental

The Labor of Giving Birth

by Marion Toepke McLean June 1, 2018

Labor can be long or short—it’s all normal. Organizations that make policy regarding birth are finally beginning to come to terms with that fact.

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Tricks of the Trade: Issue 126

by Editorial June 1, 2018

Tricks of the Trade: Gail Hart, Mary Bernabe, Janice Marsh-Prelesnik, Margie Kline, Beth Bailey Barbeau, Samantha Norman, Ann Noviello, and Tracy Pemberton

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Two Spirits

by Erica Andrews June 1, 2018

Poetry by Erica Andrews

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Lovely Labor

by Jan Tritten June 1, 2018

Every woman is different and every labor is different. In this editorial, Jan shares some of the ways labor can be experienced by different women. Read more…. Lovely Labor