Nothing catches a woman's attention more than the word rape. For many, it is our greatest fear to be forced into unwanting, violent sexual relations. For rape victims, it is something they can never forget. To hear the term coupled with "birth" is oxymoron-like, except for … [Read more...]
Around the Green Parenting Web: My 5-Year-Old Son is Gay and Home Birth vs. Insurance
Nerdy Apple Bottom: My son is gay Or he’s not. I don’t care. He is still my son. And he is 5. And I am his mother. And if you have a problem with anything mentioned above, I don’t want to know you... So a few weeks before Halloween, Boo decides he wants to be Daphne from … [Read more...]
Study Finds "Clear Medical Advantages of Water Birthing"
Both of my children were born in birthing tubs. The experience of transitioning from the aquatic environment of the womb to body temperature water seems so logical and natural. Of course, what may seem logical and natural to me (and countless other mothers and midwives) does … [Read more...]
Around the Green Parenting Web: Unintentional Home Birth to Viagra for Young Boys
1. The Stir: Kristen Chase Has Unintentional Home Birth Editor's note: Kristen of Cool Mom Picks and Motherhood Uncensored has written for us on many occasions. We are extremely happy she had a home birth, but too bad she had to travel in an ambulance and spend an extra day … [Read more...]
To Ultrasound or Not to Ultrasound: Reasons Vs. Risks
One of my good friends is pregnant. She is at that stage early in the second trimester when the first ultrasound is usually recommended. She is choosing a home birth, but comes from a medical family who would like her to have an ultrasound. She has medical insurance, but it … [Read more...]
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