Monthly Archives: February 2010

“Mother of Many” animation

Posted on February 26, 2010 by gloria

What I love about this “Mother of Many” film is the idea of Emma Lazenby acknowledging her mother’s profession.

Posted in Videos | 5 Comments

Update on the Sue Rose case in the U.K.

Posted on February 23, 2010 by gloria

At the end of January, I wrote a blog post about the case of Sue Rose, a British midwife who lost her license to practice due to a complaint from a client. Read the original post about the case here: … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education, Homebirth | 7 Comments

Extra Fingers

Posted on February 11, 2010 by gloria

Sarah has given me permission to post her story about her son’s polydactyly.  I found it such a moving account of the way a bonded mother makes her decisions.  Thank you, Sarah.  Gloria My son was born with 12 fingers … Continue reading →

Posted in Newborn care | 3 Comments

CIRCUMCISION: A surgery looking for a disease

Posted on February 10, 2010 by gloria

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HIV/AIDS STUDIES AND CIRCUMCISION This blog post is a collection of writings, scientific references and explanations of how the world has been duped into pursuing yet another disease for which circumcision might be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Intactivism | 8 Comments

Lovely home waterbirth photo montage

Posted on February 8, 2010 by gloria

As seen on http://www.joyousbirth.info

Posted in Videos, Waterbirth | 4 Comments