This is the second in a series of articles exploring symbols as they pertain to pregnancy and birth. If you’re not already a symbolism junkie, get ready to be a […]
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This is the first in a series of articles exploring symbols as they pertain to pregnancy and birth. If you’re not already a symbolism junkie, get ready to be a […]
Sometimes this question of what to wear in labor comes up in my hypnobirthing class. I often suggest that women watch to see what women wore in the videos – […]
What if I told you that there is a supplement that you can take after your baby’s birth that would ensure a good milk supply, reduce your post-partum bleeding from […]
Currently there are two large over arching philosophies on how to treat women during birth. Do you know which one best matches you? Do you know which one best […]
This very insightful reflection was written by the doula who helped me bring Markus into the world. I enjoyed her ideas so much that I’m reposting it here. Marie ***************************** […]
I thought you would enjoy an excerpt of an interview with Jean Pierre Hallet (now deceased), who grew up with the Efe pygmies in equatorial Africa, and lived with them […]
Did anyone see the show 18 Kids and Counting the other night? The Duggar’s first grandchild was born at home:-} It was a very calm and relaxed birth – the […]
“When is this baby going to come?” I think that’s a question that many expectant moms ask themselves as they approach the end of the last trimester. It can be […]
I’m happy that there is yet another study showing that homebirth is a viable and safe option for many women.I am soooo looking forward to the day when this will […]
As a step toward their goal of educating women about their choices and options during the childbearing years, Birth Matters Virginia solicited short videos about evidence-based maternity and delivery care. […]
Looking for a noninvasive birthing tool? Consider hypnosis to decrease anxiety and pain during childbirth. The follow article is written by a fellow hypnotherapist, Terry Kuschhoff and she does a […]
If you are reading this you are probably sitting in front of your computer with a little one inside who has for some reason decided to hang out in a […]
On Saturday June 6, over 80 people joined together to raise money for our local labour and birth unit at the Regina General Hospital. It was a wonderful opportunity for […]
No matter what type of birth you desire whether it be home, hospital, birth center, with or without medication….it is a common goal to want to labor less. Karen Bannan […]