Monthly Archives: May 2009

Why Every Woman Needs a Golf Caddy for Labor

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Robin

So I was driving down the street listening to an interview with Rocco Mediate, a golfer who nearly beat Tiger Woods last year in a huge golf tournament. He was singing the praises of his golf caddy. That’s when it … Continue reading →

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Birth Videos on YouTube: Sick or Slick?

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Robin

I was reading a debate between some people, women and men, about individuals who post their birth videos online. The basics of the debate were that women posted birth videos online at sites like YouTube, unlike written birth stories, these … Continue reading →

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NHS YouTube Video Campaign Teaches Teens that Birth is Humiliating

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Unnecesarean

The Leicester NHS Trust posted an anti-teen pregnancy campaign video on YouTube aimed at teaching school-age girls and young women that sex (or unprotected sex) should be avoided because it can result in pregnancy, which will end with birth, which is excruciating, humiliating and shameful.

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For the Young Women

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Robin

Lovely, lovely and the girls love it too! Remember that we have to teach our daughters to stand up for themselves if we want them to be the activist they can be!

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Meet the Women’s Health Heroes

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Robin

Our Bodies Our Blog did a great contest to find and name the Women’s Health Heroes. They had nearly 100 entries from 12 countries. After a lot of hard work – they managed to choose 20. Was your hero in … Continue reading →

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Ricki Lake debates Dr. Lisa on the The Doctors

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Jennifer Zimmerman

Part One Part Two What do you think about what was said in this debate?

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May = International Doula Month

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Sara M

She was there for you when you didn’t believe in yourself. She smiled at your superwoman strength.? She was there the moment your baby was born or came to be there with you those precious weeks thereafter.? She’s an angel … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 10, 2009 by mommy2be

Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate all we do as mothers. Rarely do we receive the credit we deserve for our work. Thank you for what you do as a birth activist. Helping women find their way joyfully into … Continue reading →

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Vote for Mother of the Year!

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Robin

MomsRising did a really great job of taking current issues that are important to moms and marketing it in to this video, staring – you! ?(Or any of your friends…) Mother of the Year And happy Mother’s Day from all … Continue reading →

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Midwives Organizing for Mothers (M.O.M.)

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Robin

From Citizens for Midwifery (CfM): Midwives Organizing for Mothers (M.O.M.) is a new national campaign to raise awareness and secure a place for Certified Professional Midwives in our health care system. Spearheaded by the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives … Continue reading →

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