Colleen Hubbard - Guest Writer HypnoBirthing® is as much a philosophy as it is a technique. This program was developed in 1989 by Marie Mongan, for the birth of her first grandchild. It is based on the belief that giving birth is not a medical … [Read more...] about Hypnosis and the Childbearing Year – Part 2
Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born (Book Review)
by Jo Anne Lindberg After having a crash c-section, for no apparent reason, author Tina Cassidy (a journalist) dove into what turned into a two-year research project. She bookends the factual part of her book, Birth: The Surprising History of How … [Read more...] about Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born (Book Review)
Consider All Your Birth Options
I recently witnessed a small miracle — or was it so small? While working with a couple to help them find a birth path that both felt comfortable with, I sensed a sudden shift in the energy in the room. It changed from resistance to openness in less … [Read more...] about Consider All Your Birth Options
Sound Healing
By Janet Aschkenasy The ancient art and new science of using sounds and voices to treat pain and life-threatening disease. During 21 hours of labor, Stephanie Rose seriously considered taking Demerol, but changed her mind when she realized that … [Read more...] about Sound Healing
Interventions and Well Being
During the birth process we see many interventions being used routinely even though they often don’t have a grounding in evidence based medicine. Recently it has been brought to my attention that a doula can be an intervention! How could this be? The … [Read more...] about Interventions and Well Being