A contact of mine, at a local hospital, called concerned about an incident regarding a conflict with a doula and a doctor. The doctor was very upset about something a doula told her client. One misstep can create a negative perspective on the entire … [Read more...] about Birth Doula Scope of Practice
Life Force
In Asian medicine the concept of life force is central to health and well-being. Life force is first summoned from our parents when we are conceived. We get our life from them. How we use our life force and nourish it though out our lives is up to … [Read more...] about Life Force
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
Breastfeeding Three Babies
In Three Countries - Part 2 - Guest Author - Angela Piper With my youngest, who is now 8 months old, we birthed differently and again evolved our underlying philosophies. Now being in the US I was confident in the great care I would get … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Three Babies
Breastfeeding Three Babies
In Three Countries - Part One Guest Author - Angela Piper Breastfeeding my first son was quite difficult. We had had a normal birth with a good (comparatively) OB who was very good at explaining things, answering questions and generally … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Three Babies