Pretty Birthing Gowns

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

How we feel that we look can greatly affect the way we behave and the emotions that we experience. If you feel like a “standard” hospital patient, you will act like one. If you are able to feel like the individual that you are, even in a hospital setting, you will more easily remember that you are special and that this birth belongs to you – not the doctor or nurse. Continue reading →

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What We Learn Before We’re Born

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Fantastic video on the influence of experience during the nine months prior to birth!

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Radient Crowning in Damien Leggett’s “Freebirth of Amara”

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

This piece of art is both stunning and inspirational; a truly beautiful rendering of the birth experience. This piece is wonderful for visualizing, meditating upon, and positively pondering the miracle of birth. It could easily be used as a focal point in labor, yes?

Here is a link to the article explaining the piece and its artist:

http://visualizingbirth.org/radiant-crowning-in-damien-leggetts-freebirth

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Another Birth!

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Congratulations to another amazing Momma! Kim delivered a 9.5 lb baby naturally after 31 hours of labor and named her Eleanor Elizabeth. I feel so privileged to have been a part of this special birth!

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FDA Cautions Against Keepsake Ultrasounds

Posted on November 8, 2011 by
A fetus in its mother's womb, viewed in a sono...

The following is an article cautioning against the unnecessary use of ultrasounds. Though it is a bit long, the information is incredibly important and worth reading if you are considering scheduling a medically-unnessecary ultrasound. It was written in 2004 by Caral Rados, a writer for FDA Consumer magazine. Great info! Continue reading →

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Poem

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

I wrote this poem during a particularly difficult labor, for a mother who worked so hard to be able to hold her new baby in her arms. She was truly amazing. And while I know she would find this rendering of her birth slightly humorous, I hope she will be able to vicariously experience the awe I felt toward her during the birth.   Continue reading →

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Family Circus

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

This is a video of my client performing her circus act in the middle of early labor. She had a contraction just before and after the video was taken! A very impressive and fun way to start a birth :)

I can’t upload it to this website (I’m too cheap to buy the upgrade that is necessary) so here is the link where you can view it:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150370733196166&set=vb.752131165&type=2&theater

Comment and let me know if you have problems viewing it!

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