For Doulas, Labor is All in a Day’s Work
by Elizabeth Simpson When Jeffrey Schmitt confronted the prospect of coaching his wife through the birth of their first child, he quickly came to a realization: He didn’t have a clue about what was...
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A CPM is a direct-entry midwifery practitioner who has met all the certification standards set by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). What distinguishes a CPM from other nationally...
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by Patty Odgen I drive down the deserted street, the moonlight guiding my way. Not too many people awake at 3:30 in the morning. I arrive at the only house on the street with the lights on, and quietly...
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Waterbirth: Frequently Asked Questions
How does the baby breathe? There is a complex physiological mechanism which inhibits the baby from taking a breath when it is born in water. It is commonly believed that the stimulus to breathe is from...
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Why Waterbirth
The following is an excerpt from Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper, RN, Director of Waterbirth International Research, Resource and Referral Service A Gentle Beginning for a New Life Most people...
View ArticleANALGESICS AND ANESTHETICS
One of the most thrilling and gratifying experiences in your life will be the birth of your child. This significant event should be made as safe and pleasant as possible for both you and your baby....
View ArticleHome Birth Using a Midwife
So why are families having home births? Though each couple may have individual reasons, many women prefer home births because they believe that most of the time pregnancy and childbirth are normal...
View ArticleHome births: Too many babies are being born in hospital, say doctors
By SOPHIE BORLAND Last updated at 3:48 AM on 15th July 2011 Women should no longer assume they will give birth in hospital with a doctor on hand. In a watershed moment, leading medical experts declared...
View ArticleWant to Know What a Doula Does For You?
The first time I heard about doulas I knew I wanted to be one. The idea of spending time with a mother while she gives birth was immensely appealing to me. Helping a woman have an empowering birth is a...
View ArticleBirth Unplugged: How Homebirth Benefits Babies
I believe that having a good birth experience is and should be a factor in women’s decision-making about where to give birth. But I don’t believe it should be the primary factor, and don’t believe it...
View ArticleFor Doulas, Labor is All in a Day’s Work
by Elizabeth Simpson When Jeffrey Schmitt confronted the prospect of coaching his wife through the birth of their first child, he quickly came to a realization: He didn’t have a clue about what was...
View ArticleWhat is a Certified Professional Midwife?
A CPM is a direct-entry midwifery practitioner who has met all the certification standards set by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). What distinguishes a CPM from other nationally...
View ArticleWhat is a Doula?
by Patty Odgen I drive down the deserted street, the moonlight guiding my way. Not too many people awake at 3:30 in the morning. I arrive at the only house on the street with the lights on, and quietly...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Waterbirth: Frequently Asked Questions
How does the baby breathe? There is a complex physiological mechanism which inhibits the baby from taking a breath when it is born in water. It is commonly believed that the stimulus to breathe is from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Waterbirth
The following is an excerpt from Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper, RN, Director of Waterbirth International Research, Resource and Referral Service A Gentle Beginning for a New Life Most people...
View ArticleHome Birth Using a Midwife
So why are families having home births? Though each couple may have individual reasons, many women prefer home births because they believe that most of the time pregnancy and childbirth are normal...
View ArticleWant to Know What a Doula Does For You?
The first time I heard about doulas I knew I wanted to be one. The idea of spending time with a mother while she gives birth was immensely appealing to me. Helping a woman have an empowering birth is a...
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