Monthly Archives: April 2009

Don’t let them induce you

Posted on April 30, 2009 by gloria

Midwives are always yammering on about “evidence-based practice”.  This little catch-phrase seems to over-ride common sense and clinical experience.  If the evidence sounds fishy and doesn’t support patience and kindness towards pregnant women and unborn babies, be very sceptical about whose … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education, VBAC Very Beautiful & Courageous | 6 Comments

Marjorie Tew author of “Safer Childbirth?”

Posted on April 29, 2009 by gloria

One of my heroes in the childbirth movement is Prof Marjorie Tew of Glasgow, Scotland. I’d love to meet her and give her a hug. She came to be a supporter of homebirth even though she gave birth in hospital … Continue reading →

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Melbourne

Posted on April 28, 2009 by gloria
Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education | 3 Comments

Newborn exam quiz

Posted on April 28, 2009 by gloria

Test yourself with this quiz.  There is a 90 minute class online at ConsciousWoman.org which you can take as a recording for only $17.50 (U.S.).  It’s a wonderful Powerpoint presentation where you’ll hear me interacting with students as well as seeing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education, Newborn care | 9 Comments

Pelvises I Have Known and Loved

Posted on April 26, 2009 by gloria

What if there was no pelvis? What if it were as insignificant to how a child is born as how big the nose is on the mother’s face? After thirty years of watching human birth, this is what I have come to. … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education, VBAC Very Beautiful & Courageous | 8 Comments

Warning: Baby boys in trouble at Beth Israel Hospital

Posted on April 12, 2009 by gloria

Please distribute this story as widely as possible.  The spread of MRSA both in and out of hospital is a big problem that we have been warned about since 2005 by the physicians at Doctors Opposing Circumcision.  It is now making headlines and it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Intactivism, Newborn care | 4 Comments

B.C. Registered Midwives on slippery slope

Posted on April 11, 2009 by gloria

Instead of receiving a raise in pay, B.C. midwives recently were allowed to increase their client load to 60 births per year from the previous ceiling of 40.  At that point, some B.C. registered midwives began taking photographs of their … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education, Homebirth | 11 Comments

Avoiding Episiotomy Complications

Posted on April 8, 2009 by gloria

 Question from N. E.:       I gave birth to my daughter in February at home with a certified nurse midwife. The midwife made me believe an episiotomy was necessary due to a long labor and fatigue. It was devastating to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education, Homebirth | 1 Comment

42 Weeks and counting (loving overdue babies)

Posted on April 7, 2009 by gloria

Carrying a baby to 42 weeks and beyond has become such a big deal in our culture.  In a healthy pregnancy, carrying the baby longer is a good sign and results in a baby that sucks well and is ready … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education, Homebirth | 9 Comments

Saturday wrap up

Posted on April 4, 2009 by gloria

Highlights of the week—birth, intactivism   The film “Cut” is now available to watch on the internet and this is a breakthrough for communicating with Jewish families to keep their sons intact.  I posted it to my Facebook page and … Continue reading →

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