While there are no guarantees one can always hope for an inspired birth. The first sensations, or power surges, come on slowly. It is night so you try to let your partner sleep but you are too excited. You doubt if this is really “it”! Your … [Read more...] about Inspired Birth Story – Part One
Induction and Circular Logic by Gail Hart
From Midwifery Today, Issue 63, Autumn 2002 It’s been said that induction has reached epidemic proportions in this country, but I dispute that statement. Induction is so common that it is no longer of “epidemic” proportions; it is now … [Read more...] about Induction and Circular Logic by Gail Hart
HPV Vaccine Efficacy Exposed
One of the vaccines that has been controversial is the HPV vaccine advertised for everyone from age 9 - 26. Just Google “HPV Researcher Speaks Out” to find a list of articles regarding the efficacy of this vaccine. One of the primary researchers … [Read more...] about HPV Vaccine Efficacy Exposed
Empowered Birth Story – VBAC – Baby #2
I knew with this pregnancy; I wanted a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). I wasn’t interested in anything else. I also knew I wanted a water birth at home especially due to my first hospital birth experience. With my first pregnancy, I still … [Read more...] about Empowered Birth Story – VBAC – Baby #2
Extremes According to Asian Medicine
In my opinion, we live in a culture that loves extremes or excess. If a little of something is good, perhaps a lot will be better! Not according to Asian medicine. When a new client comes to see me, in my shiatsu practice, I request that they abstain … [Read more...] about Extremes According to Asian Medicine