Monthly Archives: November 2009

Remembering Jeannine Parvati Baker

Posted on November 30, 2009 by gloria

BirthKeeper Jeannine Parvati Baker June 1, 1949-December 1, 2005 I posted this last year on the anniversary of Jeannine Parvati Baker’s death but I’d like to share my memories of her again. It’s 4 years since she died on December … Continue reading →

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Jack Black, telling it like it was

Posted on November 29, 2009 by gloria
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Skin to skin, above all else

Posted on November 29, 2009 by gloria

I’m sharing below an e-mail conversation with a Midwife/Lactation Consultant from Israel. Gloria From: Leslie Wolff, Israel Subject: Lactation Consultants in the labor & delivery room I was a midwife in the labor/delivery ward for 14 years – and am … Continue reading →

Posted in Breastfeeding, Newborn care, Postpartum care | 2 Comments

INCUBATOR 1909

Posted on November 27, 2009 by gloria

http://www.neonatology.org

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MIDWIFERY TRICKS

Posted on November 27, 2009 by gloria

  LOTUS Birth with PLACENTOPHAGY:  for the client who wants EVERYTHING, buy a new thermal lunch bag with a zipper closing around the top.  Buy six freezer cold packs that will fit well into the thermal lunch bag.  Have two … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education, Homebirth | 15 Comments

Ultrasound precautions

Posted on November 25, 2009 by gloria

I saw this interchange on Facebook today with some of my favourite teachers in the birth field.  Carla Hartley is the owner of “Ancient Art Midwifery Institute” and L. Janel Martin produced the film “The Other Side of the Glass” … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Health, Ultrasound dangers | 5 Comments

Questions & Answers for Student Midwives

Posted on November 24, 2009 by gloria

Question: My patient is in early labour. She was 3 cm dilated with a posterior cervix, ruptured membranes and well applied head. At her next assessment, five hours later, there was no change. Cervix is still very posterior and can … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education, Intact umbilical cord | 5 Comments

10 THINGS I’VE LEARNED (SO FAR) FROM MY INTERIOR DESIGNER

Posted on November 22, 2009 by gloria

1. It’s fun to say “my designer” and that little phrase makes people look at you with new eyes. In order to say “my designer” you have to give a designer some money (which they will save you over and … Continue reading →

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Canadian comic on Flu Vaccine

Posted on November 13, 2009 by gloria

This is very funny. Only Canadians can think this twisted way. Gloria

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LIES THAT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TELL CHILDBEARING WOMEN

Posted on November 12, 2009 by gloria

Quiz:  Guess what’s being sold when a medical professional tells you this.  Some of these lies have more than one application in the childbearing year. 1.“THIS IS A HORMONE JUST LIKE YOUR BODY MAKES.” 2.“THIS IS OXYGEN”.  “THIS IS MOSTLY … Continue reading →

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