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Documented Causes of UnneCesareans

by Judy Slome Cohain December 1, 2009

The author examines recent research documenting the multiple causes of unnecessary cesarean sections, or unneCesareans. Read more…. Documented Causes of UnneCesareans

Back Labor

by Elaine Stillerman December 1, 2009

One of three articles in this issue by Elaine Stillerman, this piece describes in detail different massage techniques and body positions to help a birthing mother make her way through the difficulties of back labor.

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Reiki: The Energy Doula

by Toni Rakestraw December 1, 2009

Toni describes the benefits—to both the birth attendant and the birthing woman—of the use of Reiki during labor and birth.

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Supporting Women during Labor and Birth

by Leslie Stager December 1, 2009

In this excerpt from her book, Nurturing Massage for Pregnancy: A Practical Guide to Bodywork for the Perinatal Cycle, author Leslie Stager makes a solid case for the benefits of nurturing touch and massage during labor.

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Postpartum Pap Smear Potluck Socials, aka “Paplucks”

by Christy Santoro December 1, 2009

Christy Santoro knows how to lighten the mood when it comes time to perform Pap smears for her postpartum mamas.

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What Is a Birth without Loving Touch?

by Naolí Vinaver December 1, 2009

Naolí discusses touch as a basic need of all beings and, in particular, the benefits of loving touch—applied with awareness to the needs of the laboring recipient—during birth. Read more…. What Is a Birth without Loving Touch?

Factors That Persuaded Nurses to Establish a Maternity Care Centre in Nepal

by Laxmi Tamang December 1, 2009

The author describes the state of women’s health and health services in Nepal, and the establishment of that country’s first and only independent nurse-midwives-led birthing centre. Read more…. Factors That Persuaded Nurses to Establish a Maternity Care Centre in Nepal

Chinese Pickled Ginger Pig Trotters: A Restorative Meal for Postnatal Mamas

by Min Yi Su September 1, 2009

The author shares the benefits of a traditional Chinese healing food for postnatal women. Recipe included!

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Viral Hepatitis: Some Considerations for Midwives

by Kathleen McDonald September 1, 2009

In the US alone, at least five million people are infected with hepatitis B or C, and the majority don’t even know it. There is a good chance that most midwives will work with women who are unaware that they are infected. This article discusses the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of viral hepatitis from a midwife’s perspective.

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There and VBAC Again

by Kelcey Boyce September 1, 2009

The author describes her journey from expected repeat c-section to joyous VBAC.

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Trip to the Congo

by Jennifer Vanderlaan September 1, 2009

The author describes her journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where she and another doula teach the basics of healthy pregnancy and postpartum care to over 55 women from the surrounding regions, who will go on to serve as midwives for their communities.