Pregnancy & Birth

Pregnancy & Birth

Questions to Ask a Doctor/Midwife

Once you’ve decided on the type of caregiver and chosen several good candidates, it is important to ask very detailed questions about their practices.

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	Not in Kansas Anymore An American gets an up-close look at Germany's medical system when she finds herself pregnant a week after moving to Munich.
	Birthing Again: A VBAC Experience Despite discouragement from doctors and medical advertisements, I was able to birth vaginally.
	The Spiritual Midwife Ina May Gaskin discusses spiritual energy based on observations made at more then 750 birthings.
	Music for New Mamas How music can ease the pain of childbirth and the transition to motherhood.

Resources

Pregnancy & Birth Resources
Mothering Magazine's online resource center links its readers to reliable resources emphasizing natural parenting and family living.

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