I Can't Afford a Homebirth and Other Money Issues

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First Babies Can Fall Out But Often They Don't

Taking Back Birth

Are You a Birth Witch?

Spirituality

How We Named 
Our Babies

Mothering

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This week I am in Chesapeake, Virginia, with my sister, at her home–along with her husband, her son and my son, we are anxiously awaiting the debut of her baby. Baby is literally due any day now, and if she/he chooses to come soon, she/he will have a beautiful homebirth nestled in a pretty decent […]

Does the US Have a “Birth Model That Works”?

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Here are some key things I discuss with my clients to help make sure they have a happy, healthy postpartum: Keep your (naked) baby at your (naked) breast as much as possible. Your baby NEEDS to be skin-to-skin, even when dad is taking a turn. This will help your milk supply and ensure your baby […]

Key Principles to a Happy, Healthy Postpartum!

Postpartum - Mama and Baby

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In the last few weeks, I have fielded quite a few questions from a specific “type” of mama–one that has had at least one previous hospital birth and is now starting to investigate homebirth. Within this breed of mama, there are still some differences. I’d say that some are sold on homebirth because of their […]

A Little Homebirth Question and Answer

Labor and Birth

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In the last week, I have had the honor of attending two labor and births; both for mamas having their 4th baby. It made me very aware of a belief I have, and which these women both exhibited so beautifully. That belief is that pregnancy, labor, birth and motherhood require ATTITUDE.

Birthing Requires Attitude

Labor and Birth

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