Home birth/ Water birth of Judah Darwin
September 26, 2008
I recently made a short movie about the homebirth / waterbirth of my
son, Judah, in order to get people interested in and activated about
homebirth; please forward the link to anyone you think might be interested. Read more
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.
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.)
Attending My First Homebirth
August 24, 2008
I attended my first-ever birth (other than my own) this past summer. The homebirth midwife who had attended my last birth was a little strapped for help—her partner was out of the country, she had another mama in labor, and her backup had another birth happening at the same time that she was in danger of having to run off to—so I got to go along as an extra pair of (unskilled) hands and moral support. I was honored to be able to attend the birth of the newest arrival to this amazing family. Read more
Homebirth Video: Jude’s Birth
August 20, 2008
jude’s birth
You can also read jude’s birth story.
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Homebirth Story: Jude’s Birth
August 20, 2008
he’s 10 days old today… already the sharp, clear lines of the memories and images of his birth are softening around the edges, taking on the more romantic quality that happens as time moves forward… so, i write.
this pregnancy was different than the others. i was more aware, more comfortable inside my skin this time around. we decided not to go with the home birth practice we had before, and in doing so, took on more personal responsibility for this birth, which we were both ok with. the midwife we hired was very non-interventive, as well as being a terrific friend and fellow birthy person. our visit were long and relaxed, with tea and snacks and trust being shared by all. i wrote on my own chart and was so involved in every aspect of my care - i loved that.
