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As an expectant mother stands in the light of the sun, her baby is bathed in a golden rose-colored, energizing, and soothing light. It is as if the sun above is telling the baby how beautiful this life will be. The sun communicates warmth and, as the mother smiles, the baby receives her bliss. Flowers communicate with the language of aroma. When a mother, pregnant with promise, sniffs a frangipani, she communicates her pleasure to baby.

 Read more…. Baby Is Listening…

When I make a presentation on conception/pregnancy/childbirth/postpartum, I generally have about 30 minutes to speak. According to UNICEF and United Nations (UN) reports, within this time about 7500 babies will be born in the world, while about 29 mothers will die as a result of pregnancy and birth (United Nations 2017). As ibu and lola, midwife and CNN Hero of 2011 Robin Lim said, “And I ask you to help to change this.” I was blessed to meet Ibu Robin and kiss her hands in Bumi Sehat, while spending a couple of days in her Bumi Peace Kitchen.

 Read more…. Increasing Networks on Five Continents: The Primal Health Continuum of Pregnancy/Birth/Breastfeeding

Modern society has effectively stolen from us very important and vital parts of life: birth and death. We’ve allowed both to be taken out of the family home and sanitized, sterilized, and hidden from the very family members who need the celebration of a birth and closure of death to bond as a family unit.

 Read more…. Life Passages

Childbirth. Straightforward, simple; complex, and variable. Essentially stated, it is the mammalian way to continue life down through the generations.
Years ago the “Four Pillars of Safe Motherhood” were developed. They are antenatal care, birth in a clean safe place with skilled attendant, access to emergency obstetrical care, and family planning.

 Read more…. Interventions in First Stage

Women who are giving birth need to be aware of all the effects that induction may have on them and their babies. This article addresses the question: Can I have a natural placental birth after induction?

 Read more…. Can I Have a Natural Placental Birth after Induction?

In Nigeria we have many different ethnic groups and tribes, and each has their birth traditions and rituals.

 Read more…. Nigerian Birth Traditions and Rituals