Category Archives: Birth Art

Unnecessareans

Posted on March 18, 2010 by gloria

Unnecessareans {365/34}, originally uploaded by Trader Photography. I think this image is startling and perfect to remind us that a cesarean surgery is for life. One obstetrician made the following observation about the risk: of this operation: “’If one went … Continue reading →

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Letting Children Choose Their Food

Posted on December 31, 2009 by gloria

This cartoon is by an unschooling dad, Arun, who has a great blog.

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Poetic words of courage

Posted on December 17, 2009 by gloria

Some people have a gift for putting words together in amazing ways–they are called Poets, of course.  I’m going to see the new film about South Africa and was curious to find the title poem for the film.  Upon reading … Continue reading →

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Homebirth Awareness from Australia, rock on goddesses!

Posted on October 6, 2009 by gloria

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

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Photos from Canberra, Aus. via Vancouver BC, Canada

Posted on September 6, 2009 by gloria

More than 2000 women, men and children gathered in the rain on the steps of Parliament in Canberra, Australia to protest government threats to homebirth http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/09/07/2678679.htm   Lisa Barrett (l) and Sally Amazon (r) Blokes help the cause and bring a … Continue reading →

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Unique Family Portrait

Posted on September 6, 2009 by gloria

One of my friends just had her 8th baby.  She sent me this photo which I think is such a touching way to depict a family.  You can see that they make more boys than girls in this family.  Jess … Continue reading →

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In Solidarity with our Australian Homebirth Midwives and Families

Posted on August 23, 2009 by gloria
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Will the real Martha Stewart please stand up!

Posted on August 20, 2009 by gloria

Who says you can’t teach old dogs new tricks?  I’m 62 years old and I used to describe myself as non-tech savvy but, thanks to Laureen Hudson’s coaching, here I am with a blog, a Twitter following, and a Facebook … Continue reading →

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Choices in childbirth

Posted on August 8, 2009 by gloria
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Posted on September 19, 2008 by gloria

    Thanx to Shirley for being the model for this interactive statue. On the left – Mother breast feeding her baby. On the right- Expectant mother in discussion. Out of view: – Children playing in the sand. *Donated by … Continue reading →

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