Monthly Archives: March 2010

When Good Women Remain Silent

Posted on March 22, 2010 by gloria

“First they came for the breech birthers, and I did not speak out–because I was not a breech birther; Then they came for the twins, and I did not speak out–because I was not carrying twins; Then they came for … Continue reading →

Posted in VBAC Very Beautiful & Courageous | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Birth Art, VBAC Very Beautiful & Courageous | 12 Comments

Cruelty in Maternity Wards

Posted on March 10, 2010 by gloria

From Sheila Stubbs, author of “Birthing the Easy Way”: I bought a copy of a 1958 Ladies Home Journal on eBay last week. This magazine contains an article called Cruelty in Maternity Wards that had an enormous impact on women … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education, Public Health | 11 Comments

Massachusetts End Male Genital Mutilation Bill is being heard

Posted on March 3, 2010 by gloria

For full details see http://www.mgmbill.org/hearing.htm

Posted in Intactivism | 9 Comments