My most fervent wish is for every mother to have the most joyful, and empowering, birth possible. Unfortunately, we live in a culture that believes that the pain of birth is unbearable. This is promoted by the media and the medical community. In my … [Read more...] about Discovering the Joy of Birth
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
Amazing Breech Birth Story – Part One
Birth stories fascinate me. I encourage parents to record their birth stories for their children. Hopefully, they will bring them out and read them at each birth day. Sadly, this is a legacy many of us do not have. I encourage couples to ask their … [Read more...] about Amazing Breech Birth Story – Part One
Breastfeeding Three Babies
In Three Countries - Part 2 - Guest Author - Angela Piper With my youngest, who is now 8 months old, we birthed differently and again evolved our underlying philosophies. Now being in the US I was confident in the great care I would get … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Three Babies
The Spirit of Fatherhood
Excerpt from Fathers-To-Be Handbook, by Patrick M. Houser Spirituality is another element of becoming a father. The child you are caring for is more than just a body. There is also an invisible yet vital element that is their soul or spirit. This … [Read more...] about The Spirit of Fatherhood