I Can't Afford a Homebirth and Other Money Issues

business

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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Birth photography is booming, and we are seeing more and more birth photos of all varieties circulating online. Jenni Goldman, an incredibly talented photographer and Indie Birth Trustee, has come along to some Indie Births, and her photos are truly awe inspiring. They have created dialogue and discussion, and have served as educational tools for […]

Birth Photography – Digging Deeper

Midwifery

In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I discuss some things to think about in order to make sure that you have the right people at your birth. You’ll hear why that can make an enormous difference. Just press PLAY below to listen. Download this podcast transcript

How to Decide Who Should Be At Your Birth and Why It Matters

Taking Back Birth

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In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day today, October 15th, I want to acknowledge all of those who have lost babies too soon – my prayer on this day is that we can collectively shift our culture so that all of us are supported and nurtured on every level through our process in […]

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day – Honoring the Mamas and Those That Support Them

Miscarriage and Loss

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In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I discuss a chemical you definitely want to have in your pregnancy. You’ll discover how to get more of it! Just press PLAY below to listen. Download this podcasts transcript

The Natural Chemical You Need In Pregnancy

Podcast

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This isn’t a post about how to chart your fertility, or use fertility awareness to avoid or achieve pregnancy naturally (posts and classes on that in the near future though!). These are four reasons that charting your fertility is awesome, beyond the obvious avoiding/achieving pregnancy aspects. 1. Because it is a super interesting science project. […]

4 More Reasons to Chart Your Fertility

Fertility

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What does a midwife do? What is the role of a midwife within the vision I hold of healthy, vibrant, empowered communities? I’ve been trying to answer this question succinctly and clearly in my brain for a few weeks now. This post is as clear and succinct as I’ve gotten so far. My thoughts about […]

What’s a “midwife” to do?

Politics

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In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about what’s going on during mid-pregnancy. Just press PLAY below to listen. Download this podcast transcript

Mid-Pregnancy Ramblings of a Mama at 25 Weeks

Pregnancy

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