Monthly Archives: September 2011

What Is A Midwife?

One of the most common healthcare providers in the world is a midwife.  In fact, in most countries around the globe the midwife is the healthcare provider of choice during pregnancy.  It is only in North America that this is … Continue reading

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Natural Childbirth, Part 2

Now that we have a basic idea of just what natural childbirth entails, I want to give you a sampling of what natural-minded moms use instead of all the interventions that are so prevalent in the hospital. First, let’s take … Continue reading

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Homebirth Supplies–A Basic List

Ever wonder just what kinds of things you should have on hand for your home birth? While many midwives’ lists go beyond the basics and require extraordinary items, the following list is simply a basic list compiled by a student … Continue reading

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Natural Childbirth, Part 1

Natural childbirth is one of the most empowering and beautiful times in a woman’s life. It is an empowering and confidence-building period of the mother’s life that frees her to make the decisions she feels is necessary instead of bending … Continue reading

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Home Birth: Believe Your Body

Home birth is quickly becoming more highly favored among women than was previously thought. In fact, in 2008, over 28,000 babies came into the world from the comfort of their parents’ home. Additionally, over the four-year span of 2004-2008, home … Continue reading

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