Sunrise Hospital has once again refused to give a young couple their baby’s placenta. The parents were told they have two weeks to produce the court order or the hospital will be tossing it into a big bin with all the other placentas to await its inevitable incineration. This is a living organ, one that […]
Activism
Earth Day Footprint Quiz
Here’s a good question: How much of the Earth’s resources does your lifestyle require? Take this quiz and find out. Then you may be inspired to take action. http://www.myfootprint.org/
Waterbirth International Needs our Help!
As a mother who has had two amazing, empowering waterbirths, I am very concerned by this latest news. Waterbirth International, Barbara Harper’s organization that made it all happen for me, is in trouble. I will just post her letter below for you to read. Please, I urge you to do whatever you can to help […]
Birth Stories
Just back from a meeting with some local birth professionals. I think we’re all fed up and frustrated with the situation here in Las Vegas. The good thing is that we are frustrated enough to DO something about it. I am more motivated than ever to start doing my part to manifest change. The […]
Loss for natural birth in Las Vegas
I received some bad news involving a fabulous midwife here in Las Vegas. In August, Certified Nurse Midwife April Kermani performed an emergency D&C on a postpartum mom who was hemorrhaging. She asked the nurse to page the back-up doctor. The bleeding was heavy and persistent and reached the point where she felt that […]
Diva/Mamas, Step It Up and Parents in Action
I started a Yahoo group called the Diva/Mamas, where naturally-minded mamas in Las Vegas can network and help our kids develop an appreciation and love for Mother Nature. In the desert, it can sometimes feel like a major effort to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. On Saturday, November 3, Kimberly Chapman (a Diva/Mama) […]
