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Archive for November 2008
June’s Birth Story: Surprise Homebirth of Twins
November 30th, 2008 ⋅ Posted by Other Contributors in Birth Stories, Hospital Birth ⋅ 5 Comments »
When I was 20, I was in college having a heck of a time. My main activity was studying- the school I went to was really heavy on academics. However, I ... Continue reading this post...
Meg’s Birth Story: “Primal, Triumphant” HBAC
November 30th, 2008 ⋅ Posted by Other Contributors in Amazing Midwives, Birth Stories, Home Birth, VBAC ⋅ 1 Comment »
My HBAC (homebirth VBAC) was the best decision I ever made. Walked away from an induction-happy "pro-VBAC" OB (though she is personable and I think she is a good doc... ... Continue reading this post...
Attorneys still looking for VBAC ban victims
November 24th, 2008 ⋅ Posted by Other Contributors in C-Sections, Miscellaneous, VBAC ⋅ Comments »
As you are likely aware, many women are denied access to VBAC (Vaginal birth after cesarean) because of hospital policies and outright bans. Attorneys with the Northwest Women’s Law Center ... Continue reading this post...
Tell Obama about Midwives Model of Care!
November 24th, 2008 ⋅ Posted by Other Contributors in AMA Resolution, Legislation & The Big Push, Miscellaneous ⋅ 1 Comment »
If you haven’t heard yet, President-Elect Obama has invited YOU to tell him what you’d like to see in health care reform. Read about Obaman’s propososals for health care at: http://www.barackobama.com/issues/healthcare Click on ... Continue reading this post...
As a family physician I applaud the courage and energy that Ricki and Abby have put into this amazing film
November 24th, 2008 ⋅ Posted by Other Contributors in Responses to the Film ⋅ Comments »
As a family physician I applaud the courage and energy that Ricki and Abby have put into this amazing film. The hospital scenes are tragically accurate, although it is a ... Continue reading this post...
The experience was so precious, that I will forever be changed.
November 23rd, 2008 ⋅ Posted by Other Contributors in Home Birth, Responses to the Film ⋅ Comments »
I was pregnant and knew I didn't want to go the mainstream route, but had never heard of a home birth. In a city as large as Phoenix, one ... Continue reading this post...
Go against the norm and see how beautiful and healthy normal birth can be
November 23rd, 2008 ⋅ Posted by Other Contributors in Breastfeeding, Responses to the Film ⋅ Comments »
The biggest regret I have in my 29 years of living is not having found a midwife to help me give birth to my beautiful 2 year old daughter. Feeling ... Continue reading this post...
Strengthening the Pelvic Floor Muscles
November 22nd, 2008 ⋅ Posted by Eden G. Fromberg, DO, FACOOG, DABHM in Midwife Q & A ⋅ 1 Comment »
Q: I have a slight vaginal prolapse of the intestine. I don't feel any symptoms from this prolapse. When I was 4 years old I had surgery to correct ... Continue reading this post...
The Legend of Luca Valentine
November 22nd, 2008 ⋅ Posted by Mayra Vazquez Radzinski in Home Birth ⋅ 3 Comments »
We’ve all heard of sibling rivalry. If you’re like me, you beat up your little brother until he was 11 and punched you in the stomach so hard that ... Continue reading this post...
Read Cara Muhlhahn’s book “Labor of Love: A Midwife’s Memoir”
November 20th, 2008 ⋅ Posted by BoBB in Amazing Midwives, Midwife Q & A ⋅ 5 Comments »
In her first book, "Labor of Love: A Midwife's Memoir," (Kaplan Publishing, January, 2009) Cara Muhlhahn, the certified nurse-midwife featured in the documentary, "The Business of Being Born," shares her ... Continue reading this post...