In spite of the considerable debates and research that have been ongoing for several years, the concept of “normality” in labour and childbirth is not universal or standardized. There has been a substantial increase over the last two decades in the application of … [Read more...]
How long should childbirth labor last?
The first time I gave birth, my labor lasted over 20 hours. I was exhausted, but I was supported by midwives that taught me to trust my body and my baby's timeline for childbirth. My second labor was a much shorter six hours. The length of childbirth labor can vary greatly, … [Read more...]
Home Birth Equity: Stigmas, Medicaid, & Insurance
Both my children were born at home. I have several friends that are midwives. I believe all women should have access to quality home birth care if that is their choice. Yet there is a huge inequity in home birth rates largely due to stigmas, as well as Medicaid and private … [Read more...]
Maternal Mortality Continues to Rise in US
In 2015, the US maternal mortality rate rose again. How could this be in a country with such advanced medicine? Western medicine excels when major medical intervention is necessary. Where it fails is in relatively routine procedures like childbirth. Three years ago, we … [Read more...]
How long should you be pregnant?
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