BirthLink is in Transition I have been deeply involved and committed to doing birth advocacy work for 25 years! I'm turning 70 in November and over the last year I have had more time to reflect on what matters to me. While birth will always be a … [Read more...] about Celebrating 25 Years
Touch is Basic
On the rare occasions when my mother could sit and rest, she would offer to rub and arm or a leg. It was light effleurage and felt wonderful. Sometimes my sister would get in line and we would all sit on the couch with a leg or arm in hand. We called … [Read more...] about Touch is Basic
Acupuncture for Labor Induction
Guest Writer - Kara Canga-Arguelles, LAc Acupuncture seems to be gaining popularity lately. We see it often recommended for pain and infertility, but many people don’t know that it’s a safe, gentle, and inexpensive way to help induce labor. As a … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for Labor Induction
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
A Hidden Jewel
When I was in my early twenties Our Bodies Ourselves took the country by storm. There were groups of women forming for the purpose of learning about our bodies! We learned about all kinds of unimaginable things like sex, birth control, self exams … [Read more...] about A Hidden Jewel