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
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
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
Re-defining the role of Shiatsu in Pregnancy, Birth and Babyhood
Suzanne Yates, is a Shiatsu practitioner and teacher based in Bristol, England who has focused a lot of her work since 1989, in the field of pregnancy, birth and babyhood. She runs "Well Mother" which offers a whole package of support for women and … [Read more...] about Re-defining the role of Shiatsu in Pregnancy, Birth and Babyhood
Meet a Midwife – Gayle Riedmann CNM – Interview Part Two
Unmedicated Birth What would you recommend to bring about these empowering, safe and unmedicated hospital births? I have two recommendations. First, CNMs in hospital-based practices need to continue pro-actively to promote, request, teach and … [Read more...] about Meet a Midwife – Gayle Riedmann CNM – Interview Part Two