Monet Moutrie—monetnicole.com
Outside the Evidence: Births Missing from the Research
A thought-provoking article about the biases found in birth research. Read more…. Outside the Evidence: Births Missing from the Research
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Monet Moutrie—monetnicole.com
Stress Deprivation in the Perinatal Period
Natural childbirth advocate and obstetrician Michel Odent discusses the importance of stress for the developing baby, particularly stress in the form of labor. Read more…. Stress Deprivation in the Perinatal Period
First, Do No Harm to Newborns
Babies should be treated with the utmost respect, dignity and love. Their first birth minutes are their welcome to the planet. This is where they will first learn what being on earth is all about. Read more…. First, Do No Harm to Newborns
The Power of Placenta for Hemorrhage Control
It’s always important to be reminded of the basics, such as using the placenta to stop a hemorrhage. Hollie S. Moyer does a fine job of doing just that in this article. Read more…. The Power of Placenta for Hemorrhage Control
Michelle Garey—michellegareyphotography.com
Reclaiming Birth within Community
Midwife Sister MorningStar focuses on birth community in this powerful article. Read more…. Reclaiming Birth within Community
Monet Moutrie—monetnicole.com
The Newly Born: Gazing and Human Development
This article by midwife Sister MorningStar provides the reader with insight into newborns and their needs, paying close attention to their sense of sight and the newborn’s inclination to gaze at his mother. Read more…. The Newly Born: Gazing and Human Development
Babysafe Mode—Getting Smarter about Smart Technology and Pregnancy
Evidence now shows that the use of cell phones and wireless devices by pregnant women could have profound neurological impact on the brains of developing babies. Read more…. Babysafe Mode—Getting Smarter about Smart Technology and Pregnancy
Waterbirth
Mother of Midwifery Today, Jan Tritten, shares her thoughts and experiences with waterbirth. Read more…. Waterbirth
Mother Health International—motherhealth.org
Mother Health International’s Mission and Model
Mother Health has a Mobile Midwives program that sends midwives into rural villages each week to care for women who are unable to travel to the clinic. Reaching out to women in this way has facilitated a decrease in maternal and neonatal mortality in the area. Read more…. Mother Health International’s Mission and Model
Monet Moutrie—monetnicole.com
The Birthing Pool Test
French obstetrician Michel Odent has developed an interesting way to assess labor in what he calls “the birthing pool test.” Read more…. The Birthing Pool Test
VBAC: Very Beautiful and Courageous
When [birth] happens every day, and when it is fraught with decision-making, hospital policies and legal hoops to jump through, it is easy for those being held responsible for outcomes to forget that for each mother, her birth is a journey that is remembered for a lifetime. Read more…. VBAC: Very Beautiful and Courageous
Michelle Garey—michellegareyphotography.com
My Experience with OP Babies
Occiput Posterior (OP) presentations are somewhat common and can be quite annoying to both the mother and the practitioner. Read more…. My Experience with OP Babies
