Sample Post-Natal Care Letter of Refusal
For mothers preferring a natural birth, there is much research to be done, not only regarding the birth but also natural post-natal care of the new little life that emerges. Standard post-natal care of newborns in most hospitals includes immunizations and routine procedures such as eye ointment and Vitamin K shots. If you’re like me, [...]
Risks of VBAC and Repeat C-Section
How does one make a choice between VBAC and repeat caesarean? Those considering VBAC are advised to consider the risk of uterine rupture. On the other hand, statistics exist pointing to successful vaginal birth after cesarean. I provide this article simply as a starting point for those who hope to make the safest choice on VBAC for both maternal and infant safety.
Elective Cesarean: 3 Reasons Why (or Why Not)
Yale University scientists have unveiled a study indicating elective Cesareans weaken the mother-baby bond. Is science pointing elective cesareans to their place as a practice of last resort? Among the pros and cons of elective cesarean, scientists say the cons are growing.
My Birth Story — A Waterbirth at Home
Although our baby was one week past his due date, we made plans with our midwife for a natural water-birth at home, after training in Hypnobirthing. With additional help from anecdotes by Ina May Gaskin, and humor by Kathy Griffin and Will Farrell, we made it through. Read the full story…
Finding Your Personal Childbirth Approach
Choosing a birth method means evaluating your thoughts on labor pain and medically-established birth interventions. I’ll share my own experience with pain and female power, and recommend books books, birth methods, and approaches toward a personalized decision…
Plans for the Water Birth
My plans for a natural home waterbirth, with links to online resources for supplies and excellent books on the subject.
