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!
Sandwich Generation & Menopause
Parents who are raising children and have aging parents, that need assistance, are known as the sandwich generation. In most households, both parents work full time. If you think this sounds stressful, just add menopause to the mix. As with all … [Read more...] about Sandwich Generation & Menopause
The Birth Community: It’s My Tribe
When I started BirthLink in July 1996, I was inspired by my knowledge of the birth community locally, nationally and internationally. It is still essentially an underground community held together by the belief that childbirth is a natural … [Read more...] about The Birth Community: It’s My Tribe
I Have a Dream
Jo Anne Lindberg - President & Founder, BirthLink If we are all co-creators then what kind of world are we creating? I have a dream. First, do no harm. How does what we think, say or do benefit others? How does what we choose to think, say … [Read more...] about I Have a Dream
Self Love and Self Care
From January 1, 2006 BirthLink Newsletter Take care of yourself first. Please be careful about burnout! We all take on a great deal! parenthood, jobs, households, partners, birth activism, and community service. What are you doing for self care? … [Read more...] about Self Love and Self Care