Wikipedia - “A caul or cowl (Latin: Caput galeatum, literally, "helmeted head") is a piece of (amniotic) membrane that can cover a newborn's head and face.[1] Birth with a caul is rare, occurring in fewer than 1 in 80,000 births. The caul is harmless … [Read more...] about Born in the Caul
The Gold Standard
Midwife Assisted Birth I admire midwives more than any other profession. They support normal physiological birth, for the most part, and treat women with respect during one of the most challenging and vulnerable times of their lives. There is no … [Read more...] about The Gold Standard
Birth Options Consults
Finding the best match, in a provider, is a very individual process. Everyone has different comfort levels with medical intervention. There is a continuum from wanting the most possible to the least – or being some place in between. Knowing where … [Read more...] about Birth Options Consults
Celebrating 25 Years
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
Optimal Cord Cutting
Clamping the Umbilical Cord - Ina Mae Gaskin - Guide to Childbirth "The time of clamping off the umbilical cord after birth varies a good deal according to where the baby is born. Babies born at home or in birth centers usually have their cords … [Read more...] about Optimal Cord Cutting