January 2, 2013
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Did you see Is the Medical Community Failing Breastfeeding Moms? in today’s Time Magazine? The article raises some important points in the many gaps of our healthcare system in relation to human lactation. Providing a broader perspective on the often polarizing discussions about … Continue reading
November 26, 2012
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In this article, you can read about an exciting possible policy change taking place in Australia. Obstetricians will soon vote to support vaginal breech birth (as opposed to necessary Cesarean birth for breech babies). As you may have read in … Continue reading
November 15, 2012
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This new video from the I am a Midwife campaign focuses on the diverse communities that midwives serve. Enjoy!
October 30, 2012
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Michael Odent, MD on the evolution of oxytocin in birth: “It is pure evolution in action: when we do not use certain functions of our physiology, the “message” to our always-changing bodymind system — a message that becomes passed down … Continue reading
October 25, 2012
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For the first time, a human egg was filmed as it emerged from the ovary during a routine surgery. Fertile women release one or more eggs every month, but until now, only animal ovulation has been recorded in detail. UK … Continue reading
October 18, 2012
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I am in no way promoting Luvs diapers here – in fact, I’ve never used Luvs at all. However, I really like their new ad campaign, and think it’s worth a moment of our time. I love how they took the … Continue reading
October 15, 2012
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I recently came across this beautiful film, called Birth Markings. It is a documentary, in which 12 women discuss the changes that pregnancy and birth caused in their bodies. I love how the women talk about starting their new lives … Continue reading
October 4, 2012
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More free resources! Choices in Childbirth produces an incredible Guide to a Healthy Birth, and their latest edition was just made available here. The guide is free and you can order one online. It is an amazing resource for pregnant women and … Continue reading
October 1, 2012
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I couldn’t help but share this blog post from the Motherlode, a parenting blog in the NY Times. I try not to include too much on parenting on this blog, but sometimes it’s too relevant not to. Last night, my … Continue reading
September 18, 2012
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Episiotomy: a surgical incision in the perineum (the tissue between the vagina and the anus), aimed at preventing the tearing of perineal tissue during childbirth by cutting a planned incision. At one time, it was believed that a surgical incision … Continue reading