Defending the seemingly indefensible
I wrote quite a few comments on this blog post back in the day… I have had many of these types of conversations on the internet since I started participating in chat rooms, blogs, and comment sections of articles and posts critical of Family Birth. For twenty five long years, since 1996, I have played … Continue reading
Unassisted Childbirth in the News!
Some Women Choose Unassisted Birth, Here’s Why There are compelling reasons some mothers choose to have their babies at home without a midwife or doula. Jennifer Margulis September 13, 2021 Unassisted Birth Unassisted childbirth, also known as free birth or sometimes do-it-yourself (DIY) birth, is when a mom or an expectant couple chooses to have … Continue reading
Midwifery Today: Hands off birth by Barbara Herrera
Hands-Off Birth by Barbara Herrera From The Birthkit, Number 44, Winter 2004 This birth story is different from any I have ever written. As I share it, I watch my words go into midwives’ ears and minds and watch as they try to grasp what I am saying. During most of my life as a doula/midwife, I … Continue reading
Jenny Hatch Show
A few thoughts on the Saviors ministry in America. Listen on SUBSTACK!
Amani Birth Interview with Aisha
UPDATE on September 13th, 2021 For years I have been planning to recertify as a Child Birth Educator. As I completed the Amani training, I was very excited to welcome expectant couples back into my home. As I thought about preparing these innocents for hospital birth I had a clarifying moment and suddenly realized that … Continue reading
