Blaming moms for cesareans.

I LOVED this article by Jennifer Block.  (I also LOVED her book Pushed.) 
In the article she talks about how we need to stop blaming moms for cesareans.  I agree, usually when moms have chosen a cesarean, there is a care provider pushing it.  Obviously there are often times when a cesarean is medically necessary.  But many “elective” cesareans [...]

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Upcoming Birth Conference in Atlanta

I am really hoping to make it to this conference.  It all depends on if my VBAC client has her baby in time.   
I wanted everyone to know about it.  The speakers sound terrific. 
Hi all,
ICAN’s “Real Women. Real Lives.” Birth Conference is not just for cesarean and VBAC mothers! It’s for any and all [...]

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Bellies and Babies Blessingway Giveaway!

Blessingways are a wonderful way to help a mother celebrate her upcoming birth.  I wanted one with Bryson, but had a “normal” babyshower.  Which is fun, but doesn’t quite have the depth and meaning of a blessingway. 
Maybe next time. 
Go over and visit Bellies and Babies!

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Orgasmic Birth available on NetFlix!

I found out on the DoulaMomma Blog.   This is great for those moms who want to see it and haven’t had a chance to go to a screening.
Here is a link to my review with a caution for Hypnobabies students!

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Learning from the Type of Cesareans

So what can we learn from these breakdowns?
Some planned cesareans are not medically necessary.  If your care provider says you should have a planned cesarean you should do some research.  You have the right  to get second opinions and research your options.   It will either solidify the choice to have a cesarean, or open your [...]

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20/20 Birth Segment

If you missed it you can see it here.    I love that it is making people “think” about birth.  Though many seem to be angry with the thought of birth being enjoyable. 
I know it can be enjoyable.  I had a comfortable, fun and unmedicated birth with Bryson using Hypnobabies.  Which started me on this journey [...]

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Doula Match – A great new way to find a doula

I’m a Seattle-area doula who enjoys reading your blog very much and wanted to let you know about my new doula referral website:  www.DoulaMatch.net  I created this website so expectant families, referral coordinators, health care providers, and anyone looking for a doula can quickly and efficiently find birth and postpartum doulas who are currently available [...]

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