3 Tips If You’re Concerned About a Pregnancy Symptom
“I’ve done something bad,” I admitted to my midwife. “I’ve googled, and now I’m worried.” I generally choose not to worry about pregnancy symptoms…
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When Did Women Start Lying Down to Give Birth?
Although they may not know the term, any television viewer can recognize the lithotomy position: the feet-in-stirrups, hair-perfectly-blown-out posture women assume for giving birth….
I Finally Found an Excellent Birth Course: and It’s All Online
I am approached to review birth classes A LOT. I’ve listened to a number of them and, while they are very good, they aren’t…
Obesity: Shame & Blame Needs to Change
When I was asked to be part of the Talking About Obesity discussion, I wasn’t keen on the idea. After all, the last thing...
How to Have an Unmedicated Birth in Five Easy Steps
It occurred to me recently that I’ve never shared my birth story on my blog. Then it occurred to me that really, no one…
Pregnancy: When to Get Your Ass to the Doctor
Sure, I see a lot of dumb reasons to come into labor and delivery. I’ve even heard of someone coming in because their belly…
Why Everyone Deserves a Doula
Before I had my kids I didn’t really know what a doula was. I thought they were hippies that rubbed you with patchouli, whispered…
A Gentle Cesarean
It was my dream job to be a labor and delivery nurse, and I was lucky enough to work in a progressive, family-centered hospital…
How an Awesome Doctor Gives a Shot
A reader passed this along to me and I have to admit I braced myself to watch it because I don’t like seeing babies…
Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?
At some point during your pregnancy someone at your OB’s office or at the bus stop might ask you what you’re doing about cord…
