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
YOU Choose Your Provider
by Jill Gliha, BirthLink Board Member Part Three of a Six Part Series Women shop around for just about everything! We will switch hairdressers in a hot minute or call to complain when we receive less than stellar service, or immediately take a … [Read more...] about YOU Choose Your Provider
Birth Power
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 Birth Power
Exclusive Breastfeeding: The Only Water Source Young Infants Need
What does exclusive mean? Exclusive breastfeeding means giving only breastmilk. This means no water, liquids, teas, herbal preparations or food through the first six months of life. Colostrum is the welcoming food for newborns. It is also the … [Read more...] about Exclusive Breastfeeding: The Only Water Source Young Infants Need
Fearless Birth
BirthLink Interview: Jennifer Barron Fishman, Sweet Pea’s Yoga Studio, Chicago 1. What do you think are the top challenges facing the birthing community? The main challenge I see facing the birthing community is fear. Fear of trusting your … [Read more...] about Fearless Birth