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	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.
	The Language of Birth When I set about preparing myself for my first daughter's birth, I began to understand that many medical complications are brought about by the practice of medicine itself.
	The Hidden Risk of Epidurals A common intervention, epidurals are given to reduce pain during birth. But at what cost? A leading Australian physician discusses how this invasive procedure actually impedes labor.
	The Watermelon Effect They say that I should be ashamed of you. That I should hide you under clothes, buy creams to ease your grip on me. But I am proud of you.
	Mommy Lit and Medicalized Birth Over the last few years, the publishing industry has given birth to a new genre: mommy lit.
	Epidural Epidemic Believed by many in the medical profession to be safe and effective, the epidural seems now to be regarded as a veritable panacea for dealing with the pain of childbirth.
	Bringing Homebirth into the Hospital A resolute couple has a natural breech birth.
	Induced and Seduced: The Dangers of Cytotec Cytotec's manufacturer obtained FDA approval in 1988 for its use in preventing peptic ulcers. By 1997, Cytotec had become "the predominant agent of choice" for labor induction.
	Homebirth at the Hospital Do doulas work with homebirths more than hospital births? Most doulas help women have natural, home-like childbirth experiences in hospitals.
	Cesarean Birth in a Culture of Fear How the medicalization of childbirth harms women and babies.
	Prenatal Testing and Informed Consent: Base Your Choices on the Evidence Many of these prenatal tests have become standard practice for all pregnant women. But are they safe?
	Once a Cesarean, Always a Cesarean: The Sorry State of Birth Choices in America The US cesarean rate is the highest ever. Here's why and what to do about it.
	Ina May Gaskin and the Safe Motherhood Quilt Project The Safe Motherhood Quilt Project: Did you know that no improvement has been made since 1982 in reducing the maternal mortality rate in the United States?
	A VBAC Odyssey My birth saga starts at around 34 weeks of pregnancy when my midwife informed me that because of her own liability she had to refer me to an OB.
	Homebirth Under Fire: What the Headlines Don't Say A study reports that infants born at home had twice the risk of death, and both mothers and infants... But what are these numbers omitting?
	Birth Activism Advocate for mother-friendly birth choices to make it a reality for your community!
	Infant Mortality, Cesarean, and VBAC Rates 1994-1995 chart comparing infant mortality rates during VBAC and cesarean in more than 20 industrialized nations.
	Natural Parenting Toolbox: Finding a Breastfeeding-Friendly Birth Setting Research has shown that information and support are essential to successful breastfeeding. While it is likely that midwives at home and in birth centers will recommend and support breastfeeding, if you are giving birth at a hospital, look for one that is breastfeeding friendly.

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