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The Circumcision Decision

On 28 January 2009 , tags: children 2 Comments

It wasn't until recently that I became fully aware of exactly what circumcision entailed. I had every intention of circumcising my son in the event that we would have one some day. Now that I am involved with childbirth, I understand what all is...

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Get Support - Hire a Doula

On 24 January 2009 , tags: birth, life, pregnancy 0 Comments

Yesterday I was very excited to learn that www.naturalchildbirth.org had picked up my previous blog on the home birth and posted it on their blog! I have recently become a registered member of their organization (at no cost). It is a great website...

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A Home Birth Story

On 23 January 2009 , tags: birth, pregnancy 0 Comments

Yesterday morning at about 2:00am I got the call. It was the call I had been waiting for for about two weeks. She said "Hannah, my water just broke and I am having really strong contractions." I said, "ok, I will be right over. She was having a home...

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Book of the Week

On 19 January 2009 , tags: life 0 Comments

Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie MizeThis is an incredible book that speaks wisdom to women who desire to understand pregnancy and birth. God designed our bodies to do an amazing thing....create and birth baby! He has the power to give us our hearts...

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The Safest Birth Place

On 14 January 2009 , tags: birth, pregnancy 0 Comments

I get asked this question a lot. "Where is the safest place to give birth?" I think that after my last post, many of you know where I think the safest place to give birth is. But, that is because I think that will be the safest place for me. My...

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Choose Your Birth Place Wisely

On 10 January 2009 , tags: birth, pregnancy 0 Comments

I have attended two hospital births in the past week and a half, both resulted in a cesarean birth. I believe this was due to the excessive amounts of interventions, medications, and clock watchers on the staff. I am saddened and concerned for the...

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