Monthly Archives: February 2009

Breastfed for 3 months

Posted on February 26, 2009 by gloria

I’m so loving that the Birthlove website has been re-installed.  I forgot that Leilah had put up this old family photo with a little story about my mom breastfeeding me.   Gloria at 5 (the little girl without the glasses) … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on February 24, 2009 by gloria

I’ve been thinking a lot about happiness and wondering if that is really the goal.  Is it a feeling, a state of mind, a place to get to, a place to come from, transient, permanent, . . . I really … Continue reading →

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Meeting the newborn

Posted on February 20, 2009 by gloria

I had a client about 15 years ago who was planning a home VBAC. She was a clean freak! Her house, children, car and personal grooming were all immaculate. We had several appointments before she broached the subject of a … Continue reading →

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Midwives in Britain take on VBAC program

Posted on February 18, 2009 by gloria

Midwives At Southampton, England, Helping Women Who Have Previously Had A Caesarean Section To Choose A Normal Birth For Their Next Baby 17 Feb 2009    Nationally, the number of c-sections has dramatically increased over the last decade. This has led … Continue reading →

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Stripping membranes

Posted on February 13, 2009 by gloria

The Midwifery Today Forums are up and running again after a year’s lull.  Many lively discussions happen on that site so check it out and start participating.  This a.m., a young woman asks if she should allow her physician to … Continue reading →

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Ways to save millions of tax dollars in obstetrics

Posted on February 11, 2009 by gloria

Seeing that there is a world wide quest for governments to save money right now, I am putting my mind to ways that I would cut waste if I were in charge of the medical budget. I invite you to … Continue reading →

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How did you learn to breastfeed?

Posted on February 9, 2009 by gloria

One of the lactation consultants on the Lactnet list has asked the question: “How did you learn to breastfeed if your child is over 28 years old now?”  Many women have written their heartwarming stories about how we managed to … Continue reading →

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Ending circumcision–the life of an intactivist

Posted on February 9, 2009 by gloria

I received 2 emails today which illustrate the life of an Intactivist.  The first one is from a friend whose child was hospitalized.  I took her some food in a reusable shopping bag.  She wrote:    “I have the bag … Continue reading →

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When “stars” have homebirths

Posted on February 4, 2009 by gloria

I’m always looking for signs that homebirth, waterbirth, midwifery, etc. are being woven into the tapestry of life.  Mentions in sitcoms, controversial articles in widely read women’s magazines, overheard conversations on the bus—all these things are the trickle down effect … Continue reading →

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