By: Yolanda Fleming
Pregnancy opened a floodgate of questions, concerns, and fears. Just thinking about giving birth was like anticipating being the victim of a violent crime. I... Read more >>
By: Stephanie B
I was young when I had my first child, nineteen to be exact. I had never held a baby before, and was absolutely terrified. I... Read more >>
A Mother’s Helper
Eleven years ago when I was pregnant with my first child, I was living in Georgia, 500 miles away from my mother, sisters, grandmothers, or... Read more >>
Ten Ways to Prepare for Labor and Delivery
Get a group of women together at a baby shower and without a doubt the conversation will lead to sharing their own birthing experiences. Some... Read more >>
Birth Rights
Midwives are trained to acknowledge, respect and treat the excessive fear that most American women now bring to birth. This fear is understandable in light... Read more >>
Honoring C-Section Births
Caesarean births are often criticized as births of convenience. There is a subtext in our culture that underscores c-sections as the weak woman’s birth. In... Read more >>
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Schools almost out for summer and for some of us, it means long leisurely days with our children. For others, it entails lots of juggling with sitters and camps and schedules. What are your plans? Are you looking forward to it? Share your story! >>
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