May 5th is International Day of the Midwife. The word “Midwife” means so many things to the families who birth in their care and to the people who fill the role of being with them during the process. Depending on which state, province or country you live in, “Midwife” can mean so many different things, ranging from someone who has… Read more →
We’re keeping the birth story train going here, after receiving so much response to giving women a place to share! Women often say the thing that helped them feel the most prepared for birth was reading other women’s stories. This really epitomizes the Birth Takes a Village theme… women sharing their stories in the community of other women wanting to… Read more →
I sometimes have clients say to me, “I understand that hospitals have higher rates of intervention, but I’m hiring you and a great midwife, so won’t that protect me? Aren’t I getting the best of both worlds that way?” No. No, no, no. NO! On the one hand, yes, hiring a midwife and a good doula who will help you… Read more →
And so… The Midwife completes her work by doing nothing. Things arise and she lets them come, Things leave and she lets them go. Creating, not possessing, Facilitating, yet laying no claim. And when her work is done, she forgets about it, and so it lasts forever! ~ The Tao of Midwifery Read more →
Many people assume that OBs are the best trained professionals in birth. Depending on your circumstance, working with an OB may be the right choice for you. But if you are making plans for your upcoming birth, here’s a quick list of questions to think about. Don’t make assumptions; the answers may surprise you: Did you know: OBs… Read more →