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Memorandum and Advice from an Abuse Survivor

by Jasmine Rae Ojala June 1, 2009

A first-person account of the effects of abuse prior to and during pregnancy.

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The Care and Keeping of Placentas

by Jodi Selander June 1, 2009

Learn about the amazing placenta and its many uses.

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Survivor Moms: Multiple Trauma Exposures and the Development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

by Mickey Sperlich June 1, 2009

One of the authors of the new Motherbaby Press Book, Survivor Moms: Women’s Narratives of Birthing, Mothering and Healing after Sexual Abuse, provides a snapshot of types of trauma exposures reported by first-time mothers in the Midwest and how they relate to risk of PTSD.

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In My Opinion: Birth as a Vehicle for Healing

by Kate Prendergast June 1, 2009

The author argues that midwives don’t have to be expert therapists to help women who have been sexually traumatized; she can guide the woman through using birth as the healer.

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Arnica and Aconite

by Piper Martin June 1, 2009

Contributor and homeopath Piper Martin discusses the two most common homeopathic remedies for traumatic birth.

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Birth as Healing

by Joanna Wilder June 1, 2009

The author tells us why she is involved in good birth, and how it can be healing for women with a history of abuse.

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Candida versus Breastfeeding—Which is Winning?

by PJ Jacobsen June 1, 2009

This timely piece describes the problem of yeast infections and offers some solutions to resolving them so they don’t disrupt the breastfeeding relationship.

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“Hello, Baby!” Doesn’t Mean “Goodbye, Kitty”: How Cat Guardians Can Have a Safe and Healthy Pregnancy

by Samuel L. Jacobs June 1, 2009

A physician shares pertinent information on toxoplasmosis.

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Birth of Anisa: Transforming sorrow into light through love and informed decisions

by Ana Paula Markel June 1, 2009

A bittersweet story of birth and death.

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Modifying Medical Procedure for the Trauma Survivor

by Maryl Smith June 1, 2009

A companion article to “Creating a Safe Space for Healing,” this article gives tips on how to make essential medical procedures as non-threatening as possible for women trauma survivors.