A Home Away From Home Birth
All my homebirth clients find me by word-of-mouth, but I was amazed when word had spread as far as Romania!
All my homebirth clients find me by word-of-mouth, but I was amazed when word had spread as far as Romania!
Marlene Waechter, DEM , is a pioneer Catholic midwife who has served in southern Ohio since the 1970s. She is the mother of seven grown children, including five home-born—one of whom was born in water. She is also grandmother to 18 grandchildren, including four VBACs. Besides being a long-time contributor to Midwifery Today, Marlene co-authored the book The Joyful Mysteries of Childbirth, a practical and spiritual guide for Christian families.
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