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Black Birth Blog Carnival. The Mahogany Way Birth Cafe. Pregnancy Birth Breastfeeding Talk For Women of Color. Reports Say Black Women Don’t Breastfeed… #BlkBfing. The Birth Cafe is Merging With The Mahogany Way →. Raquo; Midwifery and Racial Oppression, #BlkBFing Chat Highlights, Black Women and Medicaid Podcast and More! Midwifery and Racial Oppression, #BlkBFing Chat Highlights, Black Women and Medicaid Podcast and More! March 4, 2013. Healthy Black Women – Podcast on Why Black Women Should Care...
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Birth Your Way!: Pregnancy and Birth: The Fear Factor
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Pregnancy and Birth: The Fear Factor. Because I know sooner or later it will come up, I want to say now that this post is strictly from the standpoint of non-emergent situations. I could argue that even in dire emergencies, fear shouldn't be a motivator, but hormones run much higher in emergencies, heightening many emotions and senses. And books like Participatory Care sounds Scary! Listen to your Doctor! What are your greatest fears and how do you check them? Lastly, I want to a...
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Birth Your Way!: November 2010
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Thursday, November 11, 2010. My choices are better than yours! I find this line of thinking somewhat hypocritical and here is why: Many times the same women who make comments like the ones above, are the same that can be heard saying she wanted to enjoy the birth of her child and not be in pain. How many times have we heard of the nurse trying to convince a woman she isn't a martyr and that there are no rewards for women who endure the pain? So what is the solution? How can we allow for value to be place...
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Birth Your Way!: Doulas and Advocacy: Are they mutally exclusive?
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Saturday, April 14, 2012. Doulas and Advocacy: Are they mutally exclusive? I hear time and time again. I'm sitting in an interview with potential clients and they tell me that one of the reasons they want to hire a doula is to have someone advocate for them in the birthing room. I'm constantly explaining to clients that while I do consider myself an advocate of choices in birth, natural birth, and natural postpartum choices; I do not advocate for you during. How did this truly make her feel? I would neve...
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Birth Your Way!: December 2010
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010. The Standard of Care Conundrum. When you think of the Standard of care in obstetrics, what comes to mind? Furthermore, with this definition, who sets the standards? Certainly many would say ACOG, but we must remember there are guidelines ACOG encourages that even members of their own group refuse to practice. It's also worth noting that not all practitioners, namely skilled and trained midwives, agree with some if not most of the practice guidelines set forth by ACOG. If any of...
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Birth Your Way!: How to determine what matters most in birth.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012. How to determine what matters most in birth. What matters most in birth? If you are reading this post now to find the answers I can tell you already that you are off to a VERY bad start. What matters most in birth? Lastly, remember this; while it may be in the general nature of us human folk to seek validation in our choices, when we make them educated, fully aware, and from our hearts, validation becomes moot point. February 21, 2013 at 8:30 AM. View my complete profile. My Ho...
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Birth Your Way!: November 2012
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Friday, November 30, 2012. Confessions of a doula who. Doesn't like Call the Midwife. I tried everybody. I tried really hard. But there are so very few "period" dramas I like. That era, the language. None of it speaks to me or moves me. I just don't get into it. I feel like I betrayed my sisters. :-(. Links to this post. Monday, November 26, 2012. If I'm getting an epidural why would I need a childbirth class? Either way, it's not entirely true is it? 1 You may not get an epidural:. Links to this post.
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Birth Your Way!: January 2012
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Four Reason Why Moving in Labor is Best! I want to start off by saying that I think most women who are allowed to find their own rhythm in birth will do just that! They will find a rhythm and ritual that works best for them as long as they have freedom of movement, are educated and informed of the birth process and well supported. Having said all that, I believe that one of the best things for a women to do in active and sometimes even in late labor is MOVE! In the end, the goal.
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Birth Your Way!: April 2010
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Saturday, April 10, 2010. Battles of The Birth. And felt insecure due to lack of my own. At the hospital I saw a doctor who check my blood pressure, my urine, my swelling, and my weight, then deemed it, drum roll please, edema! After looking in my chart he ask would I like to have this baby today. I thought he was humoring me so I said that would be great! Then, just like that, I had a hard time remembering what happened to me. Out loud I pondered: "What did happen? Links to this post. Moby Wrap, Inc.
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Birth Your Way!: So you want a Natural Birth. Now what?
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012. So you want a Natural Birth. Now what? You're pregnant and have decided to have a natural birth. It's the first trimester and while you may think you have plenty of time to prepare there is NO time like the present! So in that vein I've decided to put together some helpful tips that I sincerely hope you all find useful. 1 Explore the reasons why you want a natural birth, examining your fears, expectations, and influence:. A history of depression or abuse? Do you cover hospita...
