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Management or Care: Different Outcomes

by Judy Slome Cohain June 1, 2007

Midwives, with their focus on the caring rather than management, can help to prevent an overly-medicalized birth outcome. Frequent contributor Judy Slome Cohain contrasts the story of birth that was published in a popular magazine with how it might have been had the mother been cared for by a midwife.

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Story of a VBAC Rupture

by Carey Collins June 1, 2007

How does one draw the line between resounding enthusiasm for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and an accepting attitude towards one’s limitations? Many in the natural childbirth culture advocate a laissez-faire approach toward all VBACs, excepting the typical obstetric interventions of induction, continuous monitoring, and the like. These enthusiasts dismiss virtually any reservation. I have a unique perspective on this topic: My attempted VBAC at The Farm ended in a transport and full uterine rupture.

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Healing Honey

by Cheryl K. Smith June 1, 2007

Did you know that honey was used for healing wounds before penicillin was discovered? Read about how and why this traditional medicine has become a trend in certain parts of the world.

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Carry Out Your Visions and Dreams

by Jan Tritten June 1, 2007

One of my most important roles in my midwifery life is that of encourager. My desire is that you carry out the dreams given to you—and I know you have them. I delight in telling about people carrying out their dreams as a way, hopefully, to inspire you. Read more…. Carry Out Your Visions and Dreams

Photo by Mike Lewinski

Birth of Hope

by Jennifer Williams June 1, 2007

A beautiful birth story that weaves together the past and present in New Mexico.

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Birthing with Reverence

by Caroline Wise June 1, 2007

Birth is a sacred experience and should be treated as such, argues Caroline Wise. Let’s ensure that women the space and respect they deserve.

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We Can Improve Primal Health

by Jan Tritten March 14, 2007

Much of primal health depends on non interference in birth; that is, not performing procedures on women that can negatively affect their babies. The foundation of superior health depends on the one great and original physician-God-who designed the process to work so well. Read more…. We Can Improve Primal Health

Foreskins for Keeps—An Idea Whose Time Has Come

by Gloria Lemay March 1, 2007

Contributing Editor Gloria Lemay tells about her path to ending circumcision by January 2008. Read more…. Foreskins for Keeps—An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Photo by Hanseric Orre

Birth in Sweden

by Nati Steverlynck March 1, 2007

Learn about birth in Sweden through the telling of this birth story.

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Soaking in Midwifery

by Andrea Bolz March 1, 2007

Visions and dreams are not what springs to mind first when we think of the present-day situation of midwifery in Germany and no doubt in most of your home countries as well. Let me give you a few examples of the situations midwives face in Germany these days. Read more…. Soaking in Midwifery

Photo by Shawna Wentz, alunadayae@gmail.com

Baby Breath

by Sister MorningStar March 1, 2007

A sweet birth story excerpted from the upcoming book, The Power of Wimyn.

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Trusting Birth Even More

by Carla Hartley March 1, 2007

Today a friend e-mailed a very tragic story of loss and despair. A mom going in for her second cesarean suffered a massive rupture and lost her baby and her ability to have another. Read more…. Trusting Birth Even More