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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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Piper Martin discusses homeopathic methods for dealing with occipital posterior position.
Read more…. Homeopathic Tools for Occiput Posterior Position
Jeannine Parvati Baker
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.
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“Persistent posterior position at birth will become exceptionally rare on the day when the meaning of privacy is understood and authentic midwifery has been rediscovered.” Read this article to learn why.
Read more…. Occiput Posterior Position Should be Exceptionally Rare at Birth
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This birth story shows that even with a large, posterior-positioned baby, birth works!
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Robbie Davis-Floyd interpreted from Spanish this fascinating interview with a traditional Mexican midwife.
Read more…. Traditional Mexican Midwifery: Doña Enriqueta Contreras
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This is the second in a two part series of midwifery clinic the author founded in Mexico.
De todas maneras nosotras atendemos el parto con nuestro conocimiento, nuestras hierbas, nuestras sobadas y nuestros rezos porque la partera significa vida, luz, amor, trabajo, mujer, responsabilidad, confianza, calidad, economía, esmero, cariño, amabilidad, satisfacción. Esto es lo que nos hace indispensables y diferentes. Y por esto, aunque haya centro de salud en nuestra comunidad las señoras van a atenderse con nosotras. Read more…. Luna Llena: Centro de iniciación a la partería en Oaxaca
I have had the opportunity to stand back from the front lines of midwifery and look at what midwives need to help them do all they do. One way I have done this is by referring pregnant women to my sister midwives. Advocating midwifery and natural birth is fun to do. Read more…. Post Midwife Power
We Americans are consumed with the need to believe that we are number one. But here’s a wrenching fact: 41 countries have better infant mortality rates than the US. Read more…. Midwifery and International Maternity Care
Arriba la Revolución Read more…. Arriba la Revolución
I am MorningStar and I believe in the stories and prayers of the people to preserve simple birth. As a Native American and a retired midwife with thirty years of experience…I feel confident, excited and encouraged that we will face the challenge before us and simplify birth. Read more…. Preserving Simple Birth
