Photo by Shea Hardy Baker
The Doula Dialogue
Midwifery Today, where I have been working as the conference coordinator since earlier this year, is my new work home. Read more…. The Doula Dialogue
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Why Did Lauren Bloomstein Die?
In May 2017, Pro Publica and National Public Radio (NPR) published a story entitled “The Last Person You’d Expect to Die in Childbirth” (Martin and Montagne 2017). Read more…. Why Did Lauren Bloomstein Die?
Photos by Shea Hardy Baker
It Takes a Team: A Sunrise Homebirth
Our doula arrived first, perfectly placing herself in the moment by calmly yet excitedly connecting with both my husband and me. Our midwife and her assistant joined us soon after—entering like birth angels—and by candlelight they quietly set up everything they needed and checked in with me. Read more…. It Takes a Team: A Sunrise Homebirth
India’s Fierce Wimyn and You
There is a theme in my world travels over the past 30 years. I have searched my mind and heart to find words for the theme. I have listened to languages different from my own describe this “something” from the mouths of thousands of wimyn. The theme is captured by a beautiful Bolivian midwife attending an international conference in Mexico in 2000 regarding the future of birth and midwifery in Central and South America. “We know we must take our mothers to the hospital,” she nearly whispers with a quivering voice, “but where are the prayers?” Read more…. India’s Fierce Wimyn and You
Doulas and Midwives: Transforming the Landscape, Together
Despite spending $111 billion annually on maternity care, the United States is plagued by poor maternal and infant health outcomes, ranking thirty-third on the 2015 Mother’s Index—a global measure that evaluates the well-being of mothers and children by nation (Save the Children 2015). Read more…. Doulas and Midwives: Transforming the Landscape, Together
Photo by Kourtnie Scholz—kedocumentary.com
HomeBirth—The Power of One
I wanted to write solely about a beautiful undisturbed homebirth. I am a storyteller by nature. Stories are the facts of life. Read more…. HomeBirth—The Power of One
Lynsey Stone—dfwbirthphotographer.com
Choosing Freedom Means Taking Responsibility
Birth in the Netherlands—the wealthy country long famous for its high homebirth rate—is going through rapid changes that aren’t so different from those in other countries with plenty of hospitals and technology. Read more…. Choosing Freedom Means Taking Responsibility
Natalia Walth—nataliawalth.com
Why Choose Homebirth
I was asked to write an article exploring the question “Why choose homebirth?” my midwife brain automatically went to things that midwives think about: the vast amount of statistical data about the safety of homebirth… Read more…. Why Choose Homebirth
Photo by Lydia Bravo-Taylor
A New Relief Technique for a Common Pregnancy Complaint
Recently, I had a client who was 15 weeks pregnant ask me to help relieve pregnancy-induced pain she was experiencing in her hands. Upon palpation of the lower arms there seemed to be a cramp or spasm in the muscles of the forearm area. Read more…. A New Relief Technique for a Common Pregnancy Complaint
Photo by istockphoto.com/portfolio/RomoloTavani
There’s No Place like Home
Our developing insights into the microbiome have the potential to change everything regarding homebirth for moms—if we can get the word out about its importance to a healthy life. We will need to work on this from all spheres of influence. Read more…. There’s No Place like Home
Katie Mathis—katiemathisphoto.com
Homebirth, Now and Then
Homebirth. What do we think of when we mention homebirth? Read more…. Homebirth, Now and Then
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Sage Femme
Sage saves the woman with postpartum depression. Like her sisters rosemary and lavender, sage has a powerful effect on brain functioning and brain hormones. Sage tea is a traditional mood lifter, anxiety easer and depression thwarter. A few sips of cold sage tea as the need arises helps keep motherhood in perspective. Read more…. Sage Femme
