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Opening
My pregnant belly had been experiencing a lot of activity for more than a week, each time teasing me into thinking the baby was coming.
Mothering the Mother
During pregnancy, labor, and birth a mother’s overall health is depleted, therefore it is most important that she is replenished and cared for in the postpartum period.
Postpartum Pampering
Becoming a mother is exciting and terrifying--many are overwhelmed. However, this need not be so, there is time to be pampered.
Homebirth in Holland
My husband, Dirk, had moved to Utrecht, an ancient university town near Amsterdam. Under the care of Dutch midwives, I birthed my son in my own bed.
Special Report: Homebirth
Mothering's special report on homebirth includes easy access to resources, articles, media and community about birthing at home.
The French Male Midwife
I imagined a male midwife as a middle-aged hippie with a greasy ponytail, but Cyrille turned out to be a clean-cut man of about 35, who carried a Palm Pilot and rode a motorcycle.
Third Time's the Charm
Birth number three finally took this mom home.
Natural Parenting Toolbox: Preparing the House for Homebirth
This is a good time to get everything together that you will need, if you plan to birth at home. In the first stages of labor you will have ample time to set it all up.



Salmon Loaf
From Peggy's Kitchen: This is a quick and very easy dish. Serve it with lots of vegetables and brown rice for a healthy and tasty dinner.

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Interviewing midwifes for my first homebirth! posted by dovemama, 03-14-2012 09:00:07 PM
Help Legalize Midwifery In Alabama posted by kathywiehl, 03-13-2012 04:08:19 PM
Student project: documentary about home birth (please help) posted by AgnesB, 03-13-2012 01:13:46 PM
anyone had experience with 2-year-old attending birth? posted by walkinbluesmama, 03-13-2012 02:01:59 AM
How dangerous would a HBAC be for a higher risk pregnancy? posted by Oldoak, 03-08-2012 04:29:35 AM