Category Archives: Fathers

Pregnancy Depression in Men

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Robin

by Allison Gamble When a baby is born, it’s usually seen as an exciting event for both the parents and extended family. However, with the new bundle of joy come a host of other responsibilities such as the stress of … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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Husbands and Home Birth

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Robin

“You call her [the midwife] right now.  I’ve done a lot of crazy [insert expletive] in my life but I am NOT delivering a baby.” Guest Post by Alyssa Chirco This was my husband’s response when I realized that the … Continue reading →

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