Monthly Archives: September 2010

Activist in Training: Jennifer G.

In Dr. Uzelac’s Biopsychology of Birth class we have been discussing three different locations where women have traditionally given birth.  Before I took this class I would have said that there is only one place that a woman can give birth, … Continue reading

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Acitivist in Training: Jacqui C.

As a woman growing up in my family, birth was not something discussed unless it was to spread the word of another baby added to the family line.  Having a lot of kids is something to be proud of.  It … Continue reading

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Birth Photos: It’s not about liability.

When I had my kids, I really, really wanted birth photos.  They were so important to me.  I really think that after seeing all of the amazing photos of women giving birth, I wanted to see myself giving birth.  I … Continue reading

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Acitivist in Training: Kyle M.

When planning for the birth of child, women are faced with many difficult decisions. While the outcomes of a pregnancy and birth are subject to individual situations, it is important to realize that making choices during pregnancy and planning for … Continue reading

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Why I do this

For the past six months, I have been slowly working my way through a curriculum for becoming a certified childbirth educator.  As I have gone through this process, I have had to answer people’s questions of “Why did you choose … Continue reading

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Activist in Training: Marisa P.

            In reading Tina Cassidy’s Birth, I found myself surprised, shocked and down-right annoyed at some of the information I am reading.  This book is very interesting and I am looking forward to finishing it. It is a real eye-opener … Continue reading

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“That woman can lactate like nobody’s business…”

A blast from the past!  If you haven’t listen to this 60 second PSA from the Office of Women’s Health on breastfeeding: 60 Second Country Breastfeeding Spot

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Patience

I am 37 1/2 weeks pregnant. Last Friday night I received the gift of losing my mucous plug. I called my midwife excited that labor may start soon. I have been having contractions all week but nothing that is significant, … Continue reading

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Every Birth is Different

Every birth is different. But as it turns out, the mother within stays the same–wise, patient, powerful and enduring. Continue reading

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Activist in Training: Zakiyah W.

It’s All About Your Options….. When I first decided to take Dr. Uzelac’s Biopsychology of Birth class I didn’t have any understanding of the status of child birth in the United States. From the depictions of birth shown in the media … Continue reading

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