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Birth Activism

Advocate for mother-friendly birth choices to make it a reality for your community!

Recent Articles

The Unsaid: Black Women and the Birth Experience
A recent Black Birth Survey, conducted by the ICTC, revealed that black women frequently experience fear, anxiety, and cultural misunderstandings when giving birth in hospital settings.
Let the Baby Decide: The Case Against Inducing Labor
Nearly two decades ago, Roberto Caldreyo-Barcia, MD, former president of ICOG made the stunning statement that "Pitocin is the most abused drug in the world today."
Revealing the Real Risks: Obstetrical Interventions and Maternal Mortality
The scientific evidence strongly suggests that the use of obstetric interventions is not saving more women's lives, but ending them.
Midwifing Future Midwives
It was the activist in Suzy Myers that first attracted her to the field of midwifery, and as she's helped bring nearly 2,000 babies into this world, that activist has remained vigilant.
The Turtle Women
Pat Welch created the Turtle Women’s Project to be culturally specific, beginning with its name. Because in most American Indian tribes the turtle symbolizes creation.
The Legacy of Black Midwives
Shafia Monroe's mission to connect with the African midwifery tradition, and to imbue her own midwifery journey with its wisdom.
Saying No to Episiotomy
Episiotomy--the cutting of perineal tissues during delivery--is not something that most women give a second thought to, at least not until they've given birth for the first time.
The Nature of Natural Birth
Laura Alvarez is the creator of the second-place winner in the Birth Matters Virginia video contest.



Salmon Loaf
From Peggy's Kitchen: This is a quick and very easy dish. Serve it with lots of vegetables and brown rice for a healthy and tasty dinner.

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Anyone taking Metagenics Wellness Essentials for Pregnancy? posted by icy02, 02-07-2012 03:06:00 PM
Anyone increasing their iodine intake for pregnancy? posted by MrsSmith0812, 02-07-2012 02:42:02 PM
Saying no to residents in the delivery room? posted by LillianB, 02-07-2012 12:47:41 PM
Colin Daniel's waterbirth story 1/29/12 posted by mesa, 02-07-2012 05:07:31 AM
#2 or No #2, That is the Question... posted by wookumus, 02-07-2012 04:35:11 AM