Elaine Sotirakos- Guest Author (Elaine contacted BirthLink to let us know she and her friends enjoy the newsletter. I asked if she was a parent or practitioner. She said, “Parent, I had a natural birth and feel very passionate about it. My birth … [Read more...] about 75 Hours of Labor & I Loved It!
Find a Practitioner
While many people rely on personal referrals this is not always the best way to find a good match. They may have been great for your friend or family member but not for you. With the advent of the internet, web sites can be useful for initial … [Read more...] about Find a Practitioner
Home Birth – Welcome with Love
First published February 2010. I was finally able to attend my first home birth! After all these years, it seems I have only gone to hospital births. I feel very honored to have been invited as a shiatsu support person and to offer sibling care. I … [Read more...] about Home Birth – Welcome with Love
Inspired Birth Consultations
Practitioners are often too busy to take the time to educate their clients. They may not be aware of all the options. Parents appreciate having a comprehensive source for information as they can become overwhelmed by the number of decisions they need … [Read more...] about Inspired Birth Consultations
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