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In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I explain what information is typically collected during a prenatal and why. This understanding will help you make the right decisions for you! Here are just a few of the things I discuss… Why you MUST understand what’s being “measured” and why. What numbers during your prenatal visit […]

What the (*&@ Do All Those Numbers Mean? A Crash Course in What “They” Are Measuring and Why During Your Prenatal Care – Taking Back Birth Episode 5

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I have heard too many times from families that they are not getting the information or respect that they want from their care providers. I see this most often online – women asking other women for help, wondering what their symptoms mean, help decoding the sliver of information their OB gave them, or help interpreting […]

Not Happy With Your Care Provider? FIRE THEM!

Pregnancy

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In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I do my best to break down the basics of why nutrition is so important during pregnancy. Here are just a few of the things I discuss… Basic concepts for good nutrition that just about any woman with any diet type can use. Why supplying your body with […]

Pregnancy Nutrition Made Simple – Taking Back Birth Episode 4

Pregnancy

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So you have taken an empowered approach to pregnancy and birthing your baby, and now you also have to decide what you are going to do with your baby’s placenta! There are many ways of honoring the placenta, the organ that literally connected you to your baby, and passed on your nourishment for so many […]

DIY Placenta Options – No Professionals Required

Postpartum - Mama and Baby

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In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I take a close look at how to “break the tradition” of prenatal care and get the care you actually want and need. Here are just a few of the things I discuss… Why not choosing “medical care” during pregnancy is a valid option for many women. How […]

Breaking Tradition in Prenatal Care – Taking Back Birth Episode 3

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“Liberal feminists are asking for their share of the pie, a piece as big as anyone else’s. However, radical feminists are asking for a different pie altogether. Liberal activism (i.e. “We’re just like you!” activism) tends to be a conversation about assimilation and tolerance, and about being given a place at the table. Radical activism […]

Drawing the Lines : Midwifery Politics in Arizona and Making the Case for Radical Action

Politics

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It was one of those days when I was feeling disillusioned with birth in the “system”-it happens, and as a midwife I deal with it more than I want to. So, yes, it was one of those days when I met her. Sitting across the table from one another, just having met, and an instant […]

Hands-Off Home Birth

Labor and Birth

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