May 29, 2012
by Amy
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Believe it or not, I just wrote the birth story of my first daughter last month. She is 4 years old! What took me so long? Well, I think about my birth experiences so often, that I guess I wasn’t … Continue reading
May 25, 2012
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On Wednesday we talked about delayed cord clamping, so it seemed natural to provide a little more background information on the umbilical cord today. There are many things to talk about, so this will be a multifaceted definition post. Umbilical … Continue reading
May 23, 2012
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At the birth of my first daughter, I didn’t know about the benefits of delayed cord clamping. At the birth of my second daughter, I knew about the benefits, but when we found meconium in my amniotic fluid, I knew the … Continue reading
May 21, 2012
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The I am a midwife video campaign includes a series of 10 minute videos, designed to help women learn about how choosing a midwife can lead to a safe, satisfying birth. I posted the sneak preview of the video series here, and … Continue reading
May 18, 2012
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Ricky Lake and Abby Epstein provided another free online screening of one of their More Business of Being Born (MBOBB) films (see my first review of the Special Deliveries MBOBB film here) just a few weeks ago. This time, it was a … Continue reading
May 16, 2012
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Now, I realize that I happen to be just as obsessed with the population approach to maternity care as I am with the individual, clinical approach. My background is in public health, and I am always glad to be able … Continue reading
May 14, 2012
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During labor and birth, women make some pretty primal and as it turns out, clinically significant sounds (as Haley mentioned in her birth story). Curious about the significance of these vocalizations, I went to the literature to see what has … Continue reading
May 11, 2012
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Here are a few Mother’s Day tidbits for you: I wanted to share this beautiful song with you (Nature and the Wreck, by Mates of State), it is about motherhood, and makes me cry (in a good way). The video is … Continue reading
May 9, 2012
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Here is a birth story from my friend, Haley. I love her detailed descriptions and focus on her own perceptions before and during labor. Although this story is from her son’s birth nearly two years ago, Haley remembers the details … Continue reading
May 7, 2012
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Mark your calendars! Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein from My Best Birth and the Business of Being Born are offering their 2nd free virtual film screening on May 7 at 7:00pm CST. “Explore Your Options: Doulas, Birth Centers and C-Sections” will … Continue reading