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A New Understanding: Relating to C-section Trauma via Abdominal Hernia Surgery

by | June 1, 2012

After birthing a baby through a broken pelvis and then going on to have abdominal hernia surgery, author Adamkiewicz was able to relate to the experience of a c-section by way of the medical procedures and recovery she endured.

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Engaging the Senses as Midwifery Tools

by | March 1, 2012

A homebirth midwife shares how all of the senses (touch, taste sight, sound and smell) are valuable to the midwife for gathering important information during a woman’s pregnancy and labor.

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Adapting Birth Services for Incarcerated Mothers

by and | March 1, 2012

The Prison Birth Project shares the unfortunate situations of incarcerated mothers and their “inherently traumatic” birth experiences. Fortunately, the doula care PBP provides has had such an effect on these women that the cycle of violence is stopping in some of their lives.

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The Role of the Shy Hormone in Breastfeeding

by | March 1, 2012

A look at how the hormone oxytocin behaves similarly to a shy person “who does not appear among strangers or observers.

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The Circle Born at Home

by | December 1, 2011

This touching account focuses on “the story of what happens at homebirth, but outside the birth room door.” Around a kitchen table, a circle of friendship and wisdom is formed between midwives, family members and friends.

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Velamentous Birth Story

by | December 1, 2011

A midwife shares her experience of a velemenous birth and recounts the importance of trusting the process of birth, no matter how unusual it may be.

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Monsoon Baby: Born in Water, by the Water

by | December 1, 2011

Like stormy weather, birth brings “people together in the community to laugh and smile about the situation and to make the best of it!”

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More on Human Rights for Childbearing Women

by | December 1, 2011

Although many women experience coercive and traumatic hospital births, others fully trust their OB/GYN and prefer to birth in a clinical setting. Women must choose their allies in birth carefully while remaining mindful that castigating all OB care providers does a great disservice to those medical professionals who observe and respect human and childbirth rights.

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With the Grace of God We Shall Deliver This Baby

by | December 1, 2011

While in England, a green Italian midwife struggles to help her African client deliver and quickly realizes the implications of cultural differences in midwifery.

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Adrenaline in Labour

by | December 1, 2011

Sometimes birth is a peaceful, gentle event. Other times a cushion is needed to intercept the blows from a mother’s fists. One father tells the story of an adrenaline-fueled homebirth and how he survived it.

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Acute Distress and PTSD Following Childbirth: A Complex Longitudinal Case Study

by | December 1, 2011

Posttraumatic stress disorder affects a growing number of women, impacting the transition to motherhood in negative ways. This article questions current medical models and suggests that maternal trauma may be avoided by addressing dehumanizing birth practices.

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Six Days, Two Healthy Babies, One Extraordinary Birth

by | December 1, 2011

Trust, intuition, and access to loving care coalesce to help a mother birth twins over a span of two days.

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