This is the first post in our new interview series with our current and past students. Kelly was gracious enough to answer our questions and put herself out there. Please show her some love and support for being brave! xoxo ~Deena Mom’s name: Kelly Partner’s name: Robert Estimated due date: End of October Care Provider: […]
Since you asked: Birth Plan Template
You all have been asking for it, so here it is – Deena’s ever fabulous birth plan template! This is a bit longer than I usually suggest. Your birth plan should be one page, chronological, bullet points. It should cover the most important points to you. These are *my* important points. So, if you are […]
Film Screening: Birthstory, Ina May Gaskin & the Farm Midwives 2/8/13
One Night Only: Special benefit screening of acclaimed documentary film, BIRTH STORY: INA MAY GASKIN AND THE FARM MIDWIVES in Pittsburgh,PA. Friday, February 8 7:30 pm Suggested donation $10 Click here to purchase your ticket in advance. Tickets will also be available at the door. This event is graciously sponsored by Black Cat Tattoos Shining Light Prenatal […]
Birth is a Human Rights issue.
Last night, we screened Freedom for Birth. We had a nice turn out and good discussion afterwards. It got me thinking (no big surprise there). Birth is a Human Rights issue. So why is it that women are often treated as if they are incompetent to make their own decisions regarding their own bodies and […]
Tuesday Inspirations #1
Inspiration – To Breathe In. To be creatively stimulated. Today starts a weekly series on inspirational pregnancy and birth quotes. Enjoy! You are a midwife, assisting at someone else’s birth. Do good without show or fuss. Facilitate what is happening rather than what you think ought to be happening. If you must take the lead, […]