Herbs for Postpartum Perineum Care: Part Two
The author discusses uses of herbs for postpartum perineum care, such as gotu kola, comfrey, horsechestnut, marshmallow and St. John’s Wort. Read more…. Herbs for Postpartum Perineum Care: Part Two
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Three Surprise Breeches
This article discusses three different breech births and lessons learned. Read more…. Three Surprise Breeches
Vegan Pregnancy Diet
Aside from the details of my homebirth of twins, Psalm and Zoya – a vertex son and a footling breech daughter – the questions I get most frequently concern my vegan diet. Many, many women are interested in, even long for, a vegan diet, yet find the idea seemingly impossible to implement. Read more…. Vegan Pregnancy Diet
Reconsidering Risk
We need to rethink risk assessment and how it is used in childbirth. Read more…. Reconsidering Risk
Herbs for Postpartum Perineum Care: Part One
The author discusses uses of herbs for postpartum perineum care, such as arnica, plantain, calendula, lavender, chickweed, raw honey and aloe vera. Read more…. Herbs for Postpartum Perineum Care: Part One
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El Temascal (chuj)
Article in Spanish. The traditional Mesoamerican sweat bath and its perinatal uses. Durante el primer trimestre del embarazo, es costumbre que la mujer entre al temascal con la partera para aliviar la nausea y las molestias generales. Read more…. El Temascal (chuj)
The Battle Is in the Mind
We are mammals. Most mammals birth fine. So what happened to us? We used to birth fine. Women in "primitive" cultures birth fine. What happened to modern women? Read more…. The Battle Is in the Mind
Honoring Body Wisdom
Who or what are we protecting the perineum from? A different take on birthing. Read more…. Honoring Body Wisdom
Massage: Not Just for Mama
Baby massage has been practiced since ancient times. It can be as simple as a gentle rub with lotion after a bath or a more practiced infant massage. The benefits are many for both baby and parent. Read more…. Massage: Not Just for Mama
Happy Birthday, Birth Change
Midwifery Today turns 19 years old in February of 2005. For me, that is nearly 20 years of working to change birth with Midwifery Today, plus over 10 years of homebirth practice, changing birth one motherbaby at a time. Read more…. Happy Birthday, Birth Change
Protocols vs. Guidelines
The term “protocols” is confusing sometimes because it is used differently from location to location, state to state. In general, protocols have to be very carefully written, or midwives damage themselves legally. Read more…. Protocols vs. Guidelines
Herbs for Mother’s Care Postpartum
Handling postpartum issues naturally gives the mother more control and is generally less invasive then going to a doctor. Make sure the mother knows when to seek additional medical care. Read more…. Herbs for Mother’s Care Postpartum
