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Cesareans rates are around 30% in my community, and odds are they’re a similar rate in yours. Because it’s such a common procedure, it makes sense that we all have lots of …

When I was in high school and college I had a few really close friends. These friends were so dear to me – I could pour my heart out to them, …

Birth workers enter their occupations (midwifery, nursing, doula, obstetrics, etc.) to help women have a positive pregnancy, birth and postpartum. How we make that happen is unique to each individual, …

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in blessingways and alternative ways to celebrate pregnancy and honor the expectant mother’s journey into motherhood. One such beautiful tradition is …

This holiday season has been especially interesting this year. Interesting is not quite the word… bizarre? Not gone according to plan?? For those of you who don’t know, on Christmas …