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
The Gold Standard
Midwife Assisted Birth I admire midwives more than any other profession. They support normal physiological birth, for the most part, and treat women with respect during one of the most challenging and vulnerable times of their lives. There is no … [Read more...] about The Gold Standard
Think for Yourself
ASK QUESTIONS FIRST- Making informed decisions is based on doing your own research. Before choosing any kind of treatment, be it medical or alternative, I spend a great deal of time researching. While that may seem obvious, I notice many people … [Read more...] about Think for Yourself
The Power of Beliefs – Making Choices
How do we form our personal belief systems? We are born with the innate ability to love and trust. This can change as we grow and develop. Family beliefs are taught to us. We are educated to believe in our culture and perhaps religious teachings. We … [Read more...] about The Power of Beliefs – Making Choices