Posts by nattery

we're doing a home birth and cord burning. I was first introduced to this in Bali where the midwives will often burn the cord as opposed to cut it because it a) is more sanitary to do so in conditions where you can't guarentee the...

enjoyed reading all the posts! I can identify with most of them. I was told within 5 minutes of each comment that i was "way too small" and "way too big" for my size. I'm at 37 weeks now so when people ask me when I'm due I just say...

I would recommend going on the tour. I am also planning a home birth and like you, have an anxiety around trusting doctors and hospitals. That is exactly why I am choosing to do the tour... I don't want "the worst case scenarios" for...

I am so very sorry for your situation.   I was a child who grew up with an alcoholic step-dad (and a little sister who was his biological daughter). I also went on to stay in an 11 year mentally / verbally / emotionally...

I'll add my husband gave me what for when I got home ... he wasn't surprised I did it but I got in trouble none the less

Don't get in between two men attempting to beating up a third man (who obviously was trying to get away and was just a kid walking home from work). I was walking home from work at about 10 at night and noticed two men (early 20's?)...

Names just jump out at me... I just know it when I see a name to consider and I am not going to name my child until they are actual born and spent time with them and know if the name matches the person. Our last name is already really...

I agree that walking out was appropriate. I am from Canada and so we don't typically view health service performances as a "customer relations" issue but however way you look at it, she needs to treat people with dignity and respect....

I am so very very sorry for your loss. There is really nothing else to say other than know my heart is with you and your family.

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