Sixth Annual Miles for Midwives |
We are getting close to the Sixth Annual Miles for Midwives 5K run/walk in Prospect Park on Sunday, October 5th!! This year we are combining our event with the New Space for Women's Health's (for...
Posted by Homebirthers of New York on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:15:00 PST |
Become a Vessel of Change |
When I got pregnant, I was sadly introduced to the "Horrific Birth Club". This informal group is made up of mommies who take pride in scaring first-time moms into believing that birth is equivalent to...
Posted by Homebirthers of New York on Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:23:00 PST |
ACTION ITEM: Boycott Dr. Phil! |
Recently, the Dr. Phil show was requesting to hear from mothers who'd had a home birth. A friend of mine was contacted by a producer, who proceeded to ask her some rather odd questions. Instead of bei...
Posted by Homebirthers of New York on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:06:00 PST |
If I dont vent, I will burst! |
Welcome to my vent for the day.....I am totally frustrated with my friend. They have 2 children, both delivered surgically before the actual due date 'cause she didn't want to go through any labor pai...
Posted by Homebirthers of New York on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:47:00 PST |
If you’ve given birth, take this survey |
Share your thoughts and experience about prenatal care, your labor and delivery, and postpartum care. This is a very important survey where every bit of information you provide is important in sheddin...
Posted by Homebirthers of New York on Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:36:00 PST |
Childbirth: Its not as bad as you think it is |
written by Carmen C. for Homebirthers of New YorkChildbirth is a life-changing rite of passage that turns women into mothers. It is an experience unique to every woman and one that can never be exactl...
Posted by Homebirthers of New York on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:42:00 PST |
How To Avoid A Medically Unnecessary Cesarean Surgery |
written by Carmen C. for Homebirthers of New YorkThe absolute best way to avoid a medically unnecessary cesarean surgery is by being an informed consumer. As a birthing mother, once you leave your hom...
Posted by Homebirthers of New York on Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:08:00 PST |
Let ACOG know what you think! |
The gross misrepresentation of facts by the trade union, ACOG, has resulted in the violation of a woman's right to choose how and where to give birth. Women attempting a VBAC are being denied care, mi...
Posted by Homebirthers of New York on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:59:00 PST |
Lets Call it What it Is... |
written by Carmen C. for Homebirthers of New YorkA cesarean is the surgical method of childbirth. It is considered major and invasive surgery yet with today's casual use of the word and the method its...
Posted by Homebirthers of New York on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:54:00 PST |
One-liners |
When planning my home birth I had many people give me their two cents about why it was a bad idea. In the beginning, I was taken aback that it was even their business and didn't have a response handy....
Posted by Homebirthers of New York on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:30:00 PST |
