“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead A new mother should be enjoying the precious moments following birth. A new mother should be taking in the sweet smells of her new baby, bonding, and, most importantly, […]
hospital birth
The Third Stage of Labor: The Way Mother Nature Intended
You are in the final moments; you’ve worked so hard, come so far.Your body urges you to push. You bear down, giving it your all; and, alas, you have delivered your precious baby.You soar with excitement and, in an instant, a profound relationship is born. What happens next is the third stage of labor, the […]
Low-tech, high-touch care yields better birth outcomes
A new report out by Consumer Reports is confirming what many of us already knew – women need CARE in their birth experience, not machines. Don’t get me wrong – I love technology. I’m a bit of a technophile, in fact. But not when it comes to women and birth. Not when it overrides […]
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 […]
