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Read about the time-honored tradition of women helping each other welcome new life—naturally, safely, and with reverence.
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Midwifing Future Midwives It was the activist in Suzy Myers that first attracted her to the field of midwifery, and as she's helped bring nearly 2,000 babies into this world, that activist has remained vigilant. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Third Time's the Charm Birth number three finally took this mom home. |
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Midwifery in the U.S. The common mainstream belief is that the safest place for birthing mothers and infants is in a hospital under the management of an obstetrician. While this perception has persisted it is neither factual nor supported by research. |
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The Turtle Women Pat Welch created the Turtle Women’s Project to be culturally specific, beginning with its name. Because in most American Indian tribes the turtle symbolizes creation. |
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A VBAC Experience For a woman interested in vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), working with a midwife and a supportive partner is critical. Even though medical research favors VBACs, medical practice generally opposes them. |
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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