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An Extraordinary Ordinary Birth

by Angelia Brea Mercer December 1, 2005

The author tells the story of a homebirth that succeeded with the support of her midwife and husband.

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Heavy Metal Toxicity and the Unborn Child

by Dr. Janine Bowring December 1, 2005

A naturopath discusses the threat of heavy metal toxicity and detoxifying prior to pregnancy.

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HIV in Postpartum and Baby Care

by Nancy Miller December 1, 2005

Nancy continues her HIV series with a discussion of treatment for moms living with HIV and their babies.

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A Decade of Nurse-Midwifery Practice, and Done

by Sharon Glass Jonquil December 1, 2005

Sharon describes being “downsized” out of a hospital-based midwifery practice and how she responded.

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Posterior Labor: A Pain in the Back

by Valerie El Halta December 1, 2005

I have become increasingly frustrated and angry that posterior position and its ensuing complications in labor and delivery account for an inordinate number of caesareans.

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Giving Birth: A Midwife’s Faith in Birth Is Reborn

by Dena Moes December 1, 2005

After a test of faith, a midwife births her own baby without a hitch.

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Marion’s Message: Three Births in Posterior Position

by Marion Toepke McLean December 1, 2005

Marion describes three different births in which the baby began in posterior presentation. This article includes tricks for turning a posterior baby.

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An Interview with Mabel Dzata

by Heather Long December 1, 2005

An interesting interview with a revered Pacific Northwest midwife.

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Reclaiming a Cuban Heritage: Nassau, Bahamas, September 2005

by Marina Alzugaray December 1, 2005

Marina tells of her experience at the Bahamas conference and plan for a Cuban midwives group

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Lecithin: It Isn’t Just for Plugged Milk Ducts and Mastitis Anymore: Alleviating Mastitis and Plugged Milk Ducts

by Cheryl Renfree Scott December 1, 2005

Lecithin is an emulsifier, a dietary supplement and it helps support lactation. This article has some good information on dosage and uses.

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Homeopathic Tools for Occiput Posterior Position

by Piper Martin December 1, 2005

Piper Martin discusses homeopathic methods for dealing with occipital posterior position.

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Birth and Death: The Mystery of Mortality: An Interview with Jeannine Parvati Baker, Part Two

by Sarah Bly December 1, 2005

Jeannine Parvati-Baker contributed so much to bringing life into the world and now she is dying. This interview captures her thoughts on the juxtaposition of these two opposite events.