Birth

I got a email from the manager of maternal services at the General. I’m sooo excited! No more separation for mom and baby at elective C-sections (if baby is doing […]

Recently one of the women in my prenatal yoga class mentioned that she was interested in hiring a doula (aka a professional labour support companion) but that her husband had […]

First let me start of my saying that my intent with this post is to inform.  Not to make anyone defensive or feel guilty about their decisions.  I think many […]

With Halloween just around the corner, I got to thinking about witches and healers and midwives, and the long and complicated history surrounding these three labels. It’s funny how at […]

Hello everyone, This reflection was written by a fellow Canadian hypnobirthing practitioner named Jennifer Ellliot who works in the Toronto area.  I just loved what she said.  It’s so yogic […]

Last night was our 3rd Birth Stories night and I just had to write about how much I love these events.  It’s so fascinating and inspiring to bring together the […]

Lately I have been asked a lot about pushing. Hypnobirthing advocates birth breathing and letting the uterus do the work of bringing the baby into the world. This one aspect […]

Animal vs. Human Birth The protocols in the world of animal husbandry to protect an offspring at the time of birth—no strangers, dimmed lights, freedom of movement, familiar environment, unlimited […]

I have long been a supporter of natural birth, but even closer to my heart is humane, gentle, and loving birth.  To me, the most important part to remember is […]