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BIRTH On Labor Day With Giveaway!!!
Not mine, of course! Or at least, not yet. I’m talking about the DFW premiere of BIRTH, a play which is often referred to as “The Vagina Monologues for Childbirth.” Most moms are fascinated by this intimate, powerful, sometimes comical subject. (If you find poop pellets comical, that is) Just last night, while I was …
Loose Lips Sink Birthing Tub-Shaped Ships
There is a reason why women forget . . . I am convinced of this. Unless they intentionally practice the art of forgetfulness (i.e. forgiveness), most women can probably tell you who called them “peanut head” and stole their Snoopy pencil in the second grade. There is this one thing, though. Childbirth. For some reason …
What Would You Do Different for Baby #2?
Suggestions are still trickling in to my nifty little suggestion box and I’ve just got to say, ya’ll have the best questions! I’m interested in your birth plan for baby numba two. What’s a MUST have and a must not for The Mommypotamus on the big day? Genevieve at Earth Mama The Essentials According to …
Why Choose a Birth Center?
Today’s guest post comes to you from my good friend Meredith. On Thanksgiving Day of last year I witnessed the birth of her son Stone at a local birthing center. I was the photographer and one our other close friends, Cindy, was her midwife. If we weren’t already bonded for life we definitely were after …
Are Home Births Safe?
Are home births, when attended by midwives, safe? Since I am crazy busy helping Daddypotamus with his SP Cleanse I am going to let the experts speak today. By experts, I mean real medical doctors and everything! I don’t get all of my research from the fringes you know (although that is the best place …
Are Hospital Birth Procedures Dangerous?
For the record, I don’t hate doctors. In fact, if I had a high-risk pregnancy I would insist on having a doctor at my birth. Why? Because doctors are trained for high-risk situations. The problem is that their “worst case scenario” training often prevents them from seeing birth as it usually is: low-risk, uncomplicated and …
Birth Story Bash: Celebrating YOUR Story
Giving birth to Katie is my proudest accomplishment in life. In the midst of soul-splitting pain I dug down deep and found the courage to finish the grueling marathon that began nine months earlier. I can honestly say I have never been the same since. Not just because I instantly fell in love with our …
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