When we live without mindfulness, we sacrifice the present moment to some destination somewhere — we are not alive. What is our final destination? The cemetery? In that case, why are we in a hurry to get there?” ~ True Love, Tich Nhat Hahn I must … [Read more...] about Death Midwifery, Home Funeral & Green Burial
Feeling the Need for Reassurance?
We are in a time of great change. Humans have a hard time with uncertainty. We have a habit of creating all kinds of stories about things if there are no answers. We like to know — or convince ourselves we do. The fact is there is no certainty in … [Read more...] about Feeling the Need for Reassurance?
Childbirth as a Sexual Experience
Childbirth as a Sexual Experience Jo Anne Lindberg, President & Founder, BirthLink The number one book that I recommend, to new parents, is Ina Mays’ Guide to Childbirth. I have a a soft spot in my heart for Ina Mae, a non nurse midwife, … [Read more...] about Childbirth as a Sexual Experience
Family Holistic Care
Women are the consumers of health care for their families. Many families are choosing a more preventative approach. What is family holistic care? How do we choose a health care, western or alternative, practitioner? Grandmother says, “An ounce … [Read more...] about Family Holistic Care
Fertility Awareness
Q: How did you get involved in teaching the Fertility Awareness Method? A: “When I "became a woman" at 13, my mother gave me a musty book entitled "The Ovulation Method of Birth Regulation" by Mercedes Arzu Wilson. I flipped through it, noticed a … [Read more...] about Fertility Awareness