Midwifery Is Not a Luxury
Sharing her own experience, the author makes the case that every mom should have the right to have a midwife for her birth. Read more…. Midwifery Is Not a Luxury
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Arnica and Aconite
Contributor and homeopath Piper Martin discusses the two most common homeopathic remedies for traumatic birth.
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Birth as Healing
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?
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
A physician shares pertinent information on toxoplasmosis.
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Early Trauma, Its Potential Impact on the Childbearing Woman, and the Role of the Midwife
One of the authors of the pathbreaking book, When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women, describes many of the ways early abuse or trauma may negatively affect the survivors’ later experiences with childbearing and offers some tips for midwives for providing sensitive and effective care and support. Read more…. Early Trauma, Its Potential Impact on the Childbearing Woman, and the Role of the Midwife
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Birth of Anisa: Transforming sorrow into light through love and informed decisions
A bittersweet story of birth and death.
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Solace for Mothers
Solace for Mothers is a new organization that was formed to help mothers who have been traumatized. Author Sharon Storton shares some of the services provided and why this is an effective program. Read more…. Solace for Mothers
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Modifying Medical Procedure for the Trauma Survivor
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.
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Creating the Space for Healing: Antepartum Care in Women with Trauma History
Women who have been abused and traumatized may experience a variety of issues related to pregnancy and birth. Maryl Smith discusses developing awareness of signs and triggers, as well as how to work with such women and help them feel safe. Read more…. Creating the Space for Healing: Antepartum Care in Women with Trauma History
Working in the Safe Motherhood Clinic
Marion shares her experiences as a volunteer in Uganda.
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Informed Consent
This is a parody of a consent form that hospitals would require if they were really being honest about their childbirth practices. Read more…. Informed Consent
