Going Home to Birth: Birth Centers and Homebirth - Episode #3
September 9, 2008
The Homebirth Debate: I Ate Statistics Stew and I’m Still Hungry
September 7, 2008
“Opponents” (as if this is a battle) of homebirth almost always quote statistics (in the favor of their argument, of course) to question the safety of homebirth.
A VBAC Story
September 2, 2008
I came across this video and cried watching it. As far as the video and c-section rates go, I couldn’t say it better than midwife Gloria Lemay (who sent this video with the excerpted email):
Who Gives a Crap About Dr. Phil and His Homebirth Show?
September 1, 2008
Just in case you haven’t heard, the word on the street in homebirthland is this: The (in)famous Dr. Phil is supposedly having a show that explores homebirth, and is asking for experienced women to write in and possibly appear on the show. Read more
Homebirth Profile: Amanda - Episode #2
September 1, 2008
Homebirth for a First Time Mom? - Episode #1
August 27, 2008
10 Homebirth Facts No One’s Telling You
August 25, 2008
(Note to Free Thinkers: Please don’t make your birth decisions based on statistics alone. Numbers, statistics and studies can be skewed to support either side of most arguments. That’s why you’ll find tons of folks bantering back and forth… quoting study after study after study. Your birth choices are not about “studies.” They are about you. About your life, your baby and your choice. Studies support your choice. They don’t have the power to make your choice.)
Ricki Lake, AMA and the Business of Being Born
August 19, 2008
On Sunday November 4 2007, I hosted a public screening of Ricki Lake’s homebirth movie, The Business of Being Born.
We had a great turn out and some great discussion about the issues that this movie brings into the spotlight.
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Homebirth Video: Talula Skye
August 18, 2008
Talula Skye was born on October 29, 2006
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Signs of Labor
August 16, 2008
Picture this- you’re about 38 or 39 weeks pregnant, excitedly awaiting your first labor and birth, all of which will take place safely at home. Chances are you wake up every day, wondering if today or tomorrow will be the day you meet your baby. Here are some myths and truths about determining when that day will arrive. Above all, remember to cherish those last few weeks and days, and rest assured that your baby will be born when he is ready.
*Losing your mucus plug
