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Win Ina May’s New Book–Birth Matters!

May 3, 2011 Written by Giveaways , Just for Fun , Pregnancy and Birth

This giveaway has ended. Please visit this post to see who won and grab a great deal.

Win a copy of Birth Matters: The New Book by Ina May Gaskin!

America’s leading midwife explains why birth is a feminist issue. Called “the mother of authentic midwifery,” Ina May Gaskin has practiced for nearly forty years at The Farm Midwifery Center, which is noted for its low rates of intervention, morbidity and mortality. She is the only midwife for whom an obstetric maneuver has been named (Gaskin maneuver).

To Enter: Make sure you are a fan of Mothering on Facebook and “like” the Birth Matters Facebook page–then leave a comment below letting us know that you are a fan of both.

For a second chance to enter please share this giveaway with friends in any way that suits you and then let us know that you did in a second comment.

Rules: US residents only, except where prohibited. Come back today, 5/4, at 4pm ET to see if you won and grab a very special offer.

Melanie Mayo-Laakso | Mothering.com

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Melanie Mayo-Laakso is the Web Editor for Mothering.com. Mothering is the birthplace of natural family living and attachment parenting. We celebrate the experience of parenthood as worthy of one's best efforts and are at once fierce advocates for children and gentle supporters of parents.

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472 Responses to “Win Ina May’s New Book–Birth Matters!”

  1. Erin →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:26 pm #

    Just shared it on my facebook page! :)

  2. Tisa Lucchesi →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:27 pm #

    I’m a fan!!! Yay!!

  3. TaiLeah Madill →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:29 pm #

    I shared with my fb family! I did like both pages even though I didn’t specify above.

    • Lee Palmer →
      May 3, 2011 at 6:47 pm #

      I am now friends with both and shared on my FB page! Excited about the new book!

  4. Karen Herbert →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:30 pm #

    I’m a fan of both!

  5. Laura Perkins →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:31 pm #

    I like both FB pages!

  6. Laura Perkins →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:32 pm #

    I shared this contest on twitter!

    http://twitter.com/#!/Greek_Momma/status/65559342451146753

  7. Karen Herbert →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:32 pm #

    I shared this on Facebook!

  8. Melody →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:35 pm #

    I am a fan of both on Facebook and i am excited to read the new book.

  9. Krista W. →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:42 pm #

    I liked both pages. I can’t wait to get my hands on this book!

  10. lindsey W →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:43 pm #

    I “liked” both, and can’t wait to read the new book!

  11. Krista W. →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:44 pm #

    I just shared it on Facebook.

  12. Lindsay Hilton →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:45 pm #

    I am a fan of both!

  13. Lindsay Hilton →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:46 pm #

    I shared it with friends on FB too :)

  14. Sarah Kerrigan →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm #

    Like both pages (already liked Mothering, of course!). I’m so looking forward to reading this.

  15. Stella →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:49 pm #

    I like Mothering magazine and birth matters on facebook!

  16. Sarah Kerrigan →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:49 pm #

    Shared on FB also.

  17. Jodi Spikes →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:52 pm #

    I am a fan!

  18. Michelle Y →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:52 pm #

    Of COURSE I like both! Excited for this book!

  19. Gemma Fowler →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:52 pm #

    I like both pages!!

  20. Gemma Fowler →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:53 pm #

    I shared with my friends on Facebook :)

    • tina r. →
      May 3, 2011 at 4:56 pm #

      so funny that my comment is right after yours ~ my 2yo daughter’s name is Gemma. :)

  21. tina r. →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:54 pm #

    i ‘like’ both pages. I sold many copies of Ina May’s books in the food co-op where i was the book purchaser. then finally read it in earnest when pregnant with my daughter. Spiritual Midwifery was a grounding force for me. thanks for the chance.

  22. eva →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:55 pm #

    i am a fan of both

  23. brigette →
    May 3, 2011 at 4:56 pm #

    I’m a “like” both pages on Facebook!

  24. Emily S. →
    May 3, 2011 at 5:01 pm #

    I “liked” both on FB. Thanks for the chance!

  25. tina r. →
    May 3, 2011 at 5:03 pm #

    also shared with my local attachment parenting fb group. thanks!

  26. Corita →
    May 3, 2011 at 5:05 pm #

    I like them both on FB!

  27. Corita →
    May 3, 2011 at 5:05 pm #

    Just shared the contest on my FB wall! Love Ina May Gaskin!!!

  28. heather g →
    May 3, 2011 at 5:09 pm #

    I’ve “liked” both!!! big fan!

  29. Kendra →
    May 3, 2011 at 5:11 pm #

    Already “liked” Mothering but hadn’t heard about Birth Matters, so I “liked” it too!

  30. Kendrah →
    May 3, 2011 at 5:23 pm #

    already have mothering ‘liked’. just ‘liked’ the new book. i want it!!!

  31. Kelly B →
    May 3, 2011 at 5:28 pm #

    Liked both! Would love the book!

  32. Tara →
    May 3, 2011 at 5:31 pm #

    Like and Like! So excited!

  33. Jessica →
    May 3, 2011 at 5:58 pm #

    All liked up!

  34. Jackie @ Welcome, Darling. →
    May 3, 2011 at 6:01 pm #

    I’m a fan of Mothering and Birth Matters on Facebook!

  35. Jackie @ Welcome, Darling. →
    May 3, 2011 at 6:03 pm #

    Shared it on my Facebook!!

  36. Kacy →
    May 3, 2011 at 6:04 pm #

    I like both on FB!

  37. Sarah →
    May 3, 2011 at 6:13 pm #

    I “liked” both!

  38. Hope →
    May 3, 2011 at 6:28 pm #

    Like, like, and love Ina May!

  39. Susan →
    May 3, 2011 at 6:32 pm #

    I “Like” Mothering and Birth Matters on Facebook.

  40. Susan →
    May 3, 2011 at 6:33 pm #

    I shared this giveaway with all of my Facebook friends by posting the link on my Facebook Wall page.

  41. debra →
    May 3, 2011 at 6:40 pm #

    I Like/Love both pages. I can’t wait to read the book and maybe add it to my collection!

  42. Bo →
    May 3, 2011 at 6:45 pm #

    I love both pages and all her books!

  43. Lindsay Beach Petersen →
    May 3, 2011 at 6:52 pm #

    I liked both, and I hope I can add this book to my lending library!

  44. Durango Natural Childbirth Education →
    May 3, 2011 at 6:53 pm #

    I liked both, and I posted this link to my business facebook page so that my natural childbirth students have a chance to win the book, too!

  45. Meagan H →
    May 3, 2011 at 7:15 pm #

    I like Mothering and Birth Matters on Facebook.

  46. Meagan H →
    May 3, 2011 at 7:17 pm #

    I shared on twitter.

  47. Jennifer Laurin →
    May 3, 2011 at 7:19 pm #

    Ohhhh my!!! I’m a fan of both on Facebook! Enter me!

  48. Carolyn →
    May 3, 2011 at 7:20 pm #

    I love both :)

  49. Evgenia Kagan →
    May 3, 2011 at 7:30 pm #

    I liked both pages and am a fan of Mothering and Ina May!

  50. Sarah →
    May 3, 2011 at 7:40 pm #

    I “liked” both on facebook. I love Ina May’s life-long work. Her writings helped me birth my daughter naturally in June 2010!

  51. Sarah →
    May 3, 2011 at 7:42 pm #

    I also tweeted about it.

  52. Jessica →
    May 3, 2011 at 7:48 pm #

    I am a fan of both!

  53. Jenn Teeters →
    May 3, 2011 at 7:49 pm #

    Like both pages!

  54. DeAnna Atkinson →
    May 3, 2011 at 7:53 pm #

    Liked both!

  55. Lisa Appleyard →
    May 3, 2011 at 7:56 pm #

    I am a fan of Mothering on Facebook and I liked the “Birth Matters” Facebook page. I will pass on this info on my Facebook page. I hope I win so I can give the book to my friend who is having her first baby.

  56. Kim Simon →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:00 pm #

    I am a huge fan of both pages! You both do beautiful work!

  57. Chelsie Kane →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:00 pm #

    I “liked” both pages and shared this page on FB. :-D
    I’m a huge fan of both MDC and Ina May!! <3

  58. Kim Simon →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:02 pm #

    I shared on Facebook!

  59. Sarah C →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:03 pm #

    Liked Mothering, and looked for Birth Matters (but didn’t find Ina’s page), but please still enter me (and tell me how to do it).

    Thanks.

  60. Amy →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:05 pm #

    I liked both on facebook. Love Ina May’s books. So excited to read the new one!

  61. Andi Bingham →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:07 pm #

    I’m a fan of both!!

  62. Andi Bingham →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:08 pm #

    I shared with my friends on Facebook!

  63. Peggy Hutchinson →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:10 pm #

    Have for so long been a real life fan of Mothering and Ina May. Now I am also a “fan” of both on FB :)

  64. Emily F →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:19 pm #

    I am a fan of Mothering and Birth Matters!

  65. Emily F →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:19 pm #

    Shared on FB!

  66. Shirley →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:21 pm #

    I liked Mothering and, if I can find it somewhere, plan on buying ‘Birth Matters’ next week. Ina May has the best info on healthy childbirth! Please enter me in the drawing.

  67. Marsha →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:21 pm #

    Fan of both!

  68. Audrey Egan →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:33 pm #

    I am a fan of both! This would be an amazing book to add to my already bursting collection of birthing books :) !

  69. Lauren →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:37 pm #

    I am a fan of Mothering and Birth Matters!

  70. Lauren →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:38 pm #

    Also, I shared this with my friends on Facebook!

  71. Roxanne S →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:38 pm #

    Like both (in fact we LOVE Mothering!)

  72. Amy Mickelson Grinstead →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:41 pm #

    Hi! I’m a fan of both! Looking forward to seeing Ina May in Seattle on Mother’s Day~

  73. Anna →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:46 pm #

    I was already a fan of both! Because I really want this book!!!!!!! And I love Mothering.

  74. Anna →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:46 pm #

    And I’m sharing with friends, for the same reasons…

  75. Jenn R. →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:46 pm #

    I like them both! Loved “Spiritual Midwifery” and I would love to read her other books!

  76. Shana K →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:49 pm #

    I like both of you on facebook. Thanks.

  77. Shana K →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:50 pm #

    I shared the giveaway on facebook.

  78. Renee →
    May 3, 2011 at 8:56 pm #

    I like both Mothering and Birth Matters on Facebook.

  79. Nichole →
    May 3, 2011 at 9:02 pm #

    Liked both facebook pages and linked on my own page to share with friends!! :D I <3 Ina May. Her wisdom was very vital in helping me prepare for my daughters birth. My baby girl is 4 months old today and our birth experience was wonderful!

  80. Renee Strong →
    May 3, 2011 at 9:46 pm #

    i liked both pages on facebook and fowarded to friends

  81. Aimee →
    May 3, 2011 at 9:52 pm #

    I am a fan of both pages on Facebook.

  82. Aimee →
    May 3, 2011 at 9:53 pm #

    I shared a link to this giveaway on my Facebook page.

  83. Mandy G →
    May 3, 2011 at 10:37 pm #

    I like both pages, and love Ina May’s books!

  84. Kaci Elder →
    May 4, 2011 at 12:08 am #

    Ida May got me through my first pregnancy, and Mothering got me through “what do I do NOW?” So yep, indeed a fan of both. Thanks for connecting birth with feminism–both live in the same…canal.

  85. Mallory →
    May 4, 2011 at 4:24 am #

    I like mothering and birth matters on facebook

  86. Mallory →
    May 4, 2011 at 4:26 am #

    I shared this on facebook

  87. Heather →
    May 4, 2011 at 4:27 am #

    Thanks for the chance. Can’t wait to read this!

  88. Heather →
    May 4, 2011 at 4:28 am #

    Also I am a fan of both, and posted a link on my FB page. :)

  89. Amy →
    May 4, 2011 at 5:17 am #

    I am a fan of both pages!

  90. Megan L. →
    May 4, 2011 at 6:24 am #

    I’m a fan of both!

  91. Suzanne →
    May 4, 2011 at 6:30 am #

    Love this! Can’t wait to read another brilliant book by Ina May!

  92. Erin →
    May 4, 2011 at 7:56 am #

    I’m a fan of both pages.

  93. Jill →
    May 4, 2011 at 7:59 am #

    I am a Fan of Both! I also just checked this book out of the library this morning!!! Can’t wait to start reading it :)
    Second child due in July – read her books before 1st child, so helpful and inspirational – 9lb 4oz.baby boy 100% natural birth in the tub at birth center in Gainesville FL!

    POSTED LINK ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE!!!! :)

  94. April →
    May 4, 2011 at 8:30 am #

    I am a fan of both. I would love the opportunity to read this and pass on to another Momma, doula or midwife. Her first book helped me prepare myself for my 1st homebirth after 4 in the hospital. I have had 3 at home now:)

  95. Courtney →
    May 4, 2011 at 8:43 am #

    I am a fan of both!! I use her advice on a regular basis supporting new moms!

  96. Jessica →
    May 4, 2011 at 9:18 am #

    I like both!

  97. molly →
    May 4, 2011 at 10:53 am #

    I love Mothering and Ina May Gaskin! Words from people who know that birth is not just a physical process but a rite of passage. These are the things that I pass on to women who are pregnant for the first time. Writing that will inspire and empower them that their bodies were made to birth!

  98. Rebecca →
    May 4, 2011 at 12:18 pm #

    I am a fan of both pages!!

  99. anna hopper →
    May 4, 2011 at 12:18 pm #

    i am a fan of both facebook pages :-)

  100. Andrea →
    May 4, 2011 at 12:19 pm #

    So excited for this new book!

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