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
Fussy Newborns
Guest post by Sabina Janik - mom and nurse. Q: I am a new mom, I feel like I tried it all but I can't seem to make my 4 week old bundle of joy stop fussing. Please help me with some ideas. A: Hi new mommy! It is not always easy to identify … [Read more...] about Fussy Newborns
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
Fathers To Be
The Four Biggies …for Dads/Partners at Birth Most fathers/partners are strangers to the birth environment. Additionally, they typically have had little if any opportunity to prepare for it. In my opinion, this is society’s responsibility and we all … [Read more...] about Fathers To Be