Birth stories fascinate me. I encourage parents to record their birth stories for their children. Hopefully, they will bring them out and read them at each birth day. Sadly, this is a legacy many of us do not have. I encourage couples to ask their … [Read more...] about Amazing Breech Birth Story – Part One
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Candida Imbalance
My Personal Story I was plagued with candida imbalance off and on for years. Having a baby can be stressful on body systems. I didn't have any obvious symptoms, other than fatigue. I kept going to my doctor and she had nothing to offer me. At the … [Read more...] about Candida Imbalance
Blessing Way for Mothers
Mothering the mother also benefits the baby! A Blessing Way is very different from the usual baby shower. The focus is on the mother and honoring her journey. During the ceremony participants share how they know the mom and express blessings for the … [Read more...] about Blessing Way for Mothers
Parental Leave Worldwide
I was shocked to learn that the US is only one of four counties in the world that has no mandated national policy on the matter! A few states do have a policy. How would you like to be paid to stay home with your child for years? Central European … [Read more...] about Parental Leave Worldwide
Interviewing Practitioners
How do you make decisions when choosing a practitioner in the birth or alternative medicine communities? I suggest that you interview. Most practitioners are willing to spend 10 or 15 minutes on the phone answering some questions about how they … [Read more...] about Interviewing Practitioners