Birth
“Into These Hands”
Available at http://www.spiritualityhealth.com/shop/print-books/ and bookstores now. Power, politics, and profit aside, how a nation cares for its mothers and newborns is a key indicator of the health of that society. “Into These Hands: Wisdom from Midwives,” an anthology of essays from 25 extraordinary midwives, speaks directly to what really matters to women: the right to … Continue reading
Watsu for Pregnancy
Watsu is a combination of water and shiatsu. Wikipedia states “Watsu, a portmanteau of water and shiatsu, is a form of body massage performed while lying in warm water (around 35 °C or 95 °F). The receiver of Watsu treatment is continuously supported by the therapist while he or she rocks and gently stretches the body. Because it is performed … Continue reading
Marley
This is a story about a birth, but more than that, this is a story about open arm with a shining heart. Continue reading
Facebook Angel
Facebook is as amazing as it can be harmful. A red square with a number pops up on my message box. I open it to reveal a picture taking me back to 1994. I look intently into the eyes of a newborn I am holding; the senders precious bundle I was honored to assist into … Continue reading
Water birth Video
This is a great water birth put out by the Natural Birth Center in California. There are a few things I like about this video. It shows a family birth with relatives and siblings. The mother connecting with her baby is very sweet. Every time the midwife takes the mothers hand off the babies head … Continue reading
Still thinking about the movie “Babies”
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Babies- the movie
Babies-Loved it, laughed a lot. Soo damn cute with as much depth as you care to give to it. We cared alot and talked about it all day long. Director Thomas Balmés and producer Alain Chabat – released the Focus Features Film called ‘Babies’. Balmés and Chabat worked over four-years making of the film. There … Continue reading
MTV’s 16 and Pregnant- Breastfeeding
“I was going to breastfeed up till delivery but people kept telling me how painful it was.” Amber relayed to the world after it was mentioned that NO ONE in the group breastfeed their babies. Six mothers and not one baby got their mothers milk. Or did I hear one of the girls say they … Continue reading
Life after labor: 16-and-Pregnant Finale Special
Six couples and a psychologist relating to the world in a one year wrap up session. That is how MTV’s 16 and Pregnant went in their finale Special. They take you from: finding out they are pregnant past telling everyone through their changing bodies exit the tunnel of birth throw in a few sleepless baby nights … Continue reading