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Schoolin’ you
I just read a fascinating article posted on The Unnecesarean called Conformity and Conflict: Readings in Cultural Anthropology. In it, author Robbie Davis-Floyd discusses rituals, rites of passage, and...
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It’s all about the numbers
A friend of mine asked me for information to help her arm herself to persuade a big name health insurance company to cover the cost of her birth center care. Apparently, there are some insurance...
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Dabbling in the world of obstetrics
For the first time I dipped my toe into the medical model of obstetrical care, meaning I had a consultation with my midwife’s backup OB yesterday. And guess what? I enjoyed my time with him. This...
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The experience
Part I It’s for the experience, right? That’s why we do it. Have babies at home, I mean. Not for reasons of safety, sanity or autonomy, but because we can light candles, sit in the bathtub, and...
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What I did
“The unanswered, fundamental question is whether [doulas] are making birth better for women, or just making women feel better about their births.” -Bari Meltzer Norman and Barbara Katz, as quoted in...
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Dear L&D Nurse
When a couple hires me to assist in their journey into parenthood one of my tasks is to understand the mother’s goals for her baby’s birth. Wanting a healthy baby is a given, but what else does she...
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