Breech birth, a variation of normal human birth that occurs in 3-4% of births, is something that has become a bit of a lost “art”, if you can call it that. There was a period of time where, based on a study that has long since been debated (the Term Breech Trial), it was thought […]
A past client and local chiropractor interviewed myself and my mentor on his podcast a couple of years ago, and their content is SOOOO good! Give these two podcasts a listen to learn about birth, being a good support person at birth, and learn a little bit about the context we are giving birth in […]
At first thought, it can seem crazy that an entire new person can fit through your pelvis and be born into the world. However, pelvises are dynamic, expandable structures and babies’ skull plates mould to fit through the expanded pelvis. That is a big part of what is happening during birth! Take a look below […]
What birth settings offer the best safety, comfort, and birth experience for women? Why? This Cafe will explore current evidence about home birth safety, potential advantages and disadvantages of home birth on individual and population levels, and barriers to and societal perceptions of home birth in Canada. The speakers will invite participants to examine the […]
An incredible photo series of a woman catching her own baby was posted in a facebook group and written about recently. It wasn’t known where the images came from or who took them. I went on a hunt to find the source, as the images were so beautiful and powerful I thought they and their story […]
Photo by Jackie Dives www.last-legs.typepad.com I had a response to my recent blog post, Bringing Midwives, Doulas and Birth Conversation to the Mainstream from a friend: “…the problem I foresee in todays society, is that until you wrest control from the ‘establishment’, your services will be enjoyed only by those who can afford to do […]
May 5th is International Day of the Midwife. The word “Midwife” means so many things to the families who birth in their care and to the people who fill the role of being with them during the process. Depending on which state, province or country you live in, “Midwife” can mean so many different things, […]
Circumcision is a contentious issue in our country, and many people shy away from discussing it for fear of offending anyone who is circumcised, circumcised their child, or who is planning to circumcise their child. This procedure is painful and has serious repercussions for males, and avoiding providing education and information on this important topic […]
Ah, circumcision, such a firey topic you are. Write an article or post an opinion about circumcision, and all sorts of feathers are bound to get ruffled. From accusations of bad parenting on both sides to claims that we should all just worry about our own children and stop talking about it, circumcision is something […]
I had SO MUCH fun in this chat with Free Birth Society founder Emilee Saldaya recently. We shared what we believe should be common knowledge about the fertile cycle and signs of the various stages of fertility and infertility during the menstrual cycle. We also dug a bit into our exasperation with how uncommon this […]
When you hire a Registered Midwife, you are hiring a medical professional to manage your low-risk birth. When you hire a traditional birth attendant, you are hiring a woman to support you during your normal, physiological birth process. A traditional birth attendant supports birthing families in a way leaning towards how “midwives” practiced historically, before it […]
Feeling supported, safe, and taken care of is key to having a positive birth experience. The biggest enemies of birth are fear and anxiety, which decrease mom’s ability to cope with the pain or discomfort of contractions, and can actually slow or halt the birth process altogether. You can read more about why birth support is […]
Healthy nutrition habits are one of the main keys to setting yourself up for a healthy birth. Getting ample protein, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and oils and good-quality salt in your diet are keys to good nutrition. Minimizing sugar intake is one of the most important things you can do in your pregnancy, and for […]
A past client and local chiropractor interviewed myself and my mentor on his podcast a couple of years ago, and their content is SOOOO good! Give these two podcasts a listen to learn about birth, being a good support person at birth, and learn a little bit about the context we are giving birth in […]
