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Gentle Methods to Prevent and Turn Breech Babies: Using Traditional Chinese Medicine

Two traditional Chinese medicine practitioners are interviewed in this insightful article that provides a gentle option for mothers carrying breech babies.

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An Introduction to Waterbreech

German midwife Cornelia Enning shares why for more than 30 years she has assisted breech births exclusively in water.

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The Microbiota Battle

Without a doubt our arsenal of antibiotics has saved many lives, but with very limited understanding of our declared enemy, which is the vast pool of microbiotic life, are we creating terrible and dangerous beasts?

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The Disappearing Art (but Increasing Prevalence) of Breech Birth

With experience in more than 6000 births, midwife Diane Goslin shares why the incidence of breech babies has been increasing over the years. Goslin then goes on to tell a couple of breech birth stories that illustrate how to handle breech complications.

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Breech Presentation at Term: Beyond the Dominant Strategies

French obstetrician and natural childbirth advocate Michel Odent shares the importance of concepts, such as planned in-labor cesareans and the fetus ejection reflex, in regard to breech birth.

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First Twin: Breech

Gail Tully, known for her work with Spinning Babies’ workshops, teaches us lessons on breech via a twin birth story.

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A Scholarship Solution and Grand Challenge from Mercy In Action

Overseas midwife Vicki Penwell shares her scholarship program and challenges other organizations and midwifery schools to join her in her efforts. Read more…. A Scholarship Solution and Grand Challenge from Mercy In Action

An Update on the Netherlands

A well-written and thorough update on the current birth situation in the Netherlands. Read more…. An Update on the Netherlands

PTSD and Obstetric Violence

In this important read, childbirth trauma is discussed as the result of inadequate and/or violent obstetric care.

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Superfoods for Postpartum Hemorrhage Recovery

A helpful article stressing the important role food plays in the recovery of a postpartum hemorrhage.

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When I Was Arrested

The unfortunate story of a woman’s arrest. Her only “crime” was being a midwife.

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In My Opinion – The Mama Gate

Author Celesta Rannisi shares her idea that perceives the mother as the passageway for her baby’s journey from Heaven to Earth.

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