Category Archives: Labor and Birth

Activist in Training: Vanessa R.

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Homebirth Babe

This week my 2 and half year old daughter, Victoria, went to Florida to visit some family with my mother. This is the first time I’ve been away from her for more than a night and that’s usually just for … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth Stories, Childbirth Education, Dad, Fathers, General, Labor and Birth, Teen Pregnancy | 2 Comments

Activist in Training: Sarah H.

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Homebirth Babe

When a woman in America goes into labor these days, they almost always call their mothers, sisters, close friends and the father of their baby and rush to the hospital.  Because labor puts a woman in such a vulnerable state, … Continue reading →

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Acitivist in Training: Jacqui C.

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Homebirth Babe

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 →

Posted in Birth Stories, General, Hospital Birth, Informed Consent, Labor and Birth | 2 Comments

Every Birth is Different

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Daniella

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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Preparedness

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Amy

Preparedness refers to the state of being prepared for specific or unpredictable events or situations. Preparedness is an important quality in achieving goals and in avoiding and mitigating negative outcomes. While working on a mural I am painting for my … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, Birth Trauma, Breastfeeding, Cesarean Section, Childbirth Education, Co-sleeping, Labor and Birth, Natural Childbirth, Pregnancy | 7 Comments

Getting Closer to your Partner During Pregnancy

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Amy

We are with the baby at every moment. The baby feeds off or our nourishment, we feel them wiggle, hiccup, and kick. They listen to our voices, they feel comforted by our warmth, nutrition, movements, our heartbeat, and our breath. … Continue reading →

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A Weighty Issue

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Lori

Americans have been warned for years about the perils of being overweight or obese.  Indeed the risks for a host of complications increase steadily as the pounds pile on.  For many people, the risks can be temporarily ignored; after all, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cesarean Section, Labor and Birth, Obstetricial Interventions, Prenatal Care | Tagged , | 9 Comments

It can wait for tomorrow…

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Amy

I had one of those days where I had a list of things to do while out on the town, had my 10 month old in tote, and because of forces out of my control, got none of them done. … Continue reading →

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Avoiding the Stranded Beetle

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Robin

It never really occurred to me how I should give birth as far as positions went.  I suppose before I had my first baby I just assumed it must work in a bed, laying down, because that’s what everyone did … Continue reading →

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Distortion of Natural Birth

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Danielle

I was so happy to follow up on Ashley’s Midwife Vs. Medwife post because I really feel as though this will be a little piggy back on the subject. Last night I tuned into ABC’s hit series Private Practice, and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Labor and Birth, Media, Natural Childbirth, Pregnancy | 4 Comments