An Unconvention and a new book about unassisted childbirth
I’m excited to announce that plans are in the works for an “UnConvention”! Featured speakers will include yours truly speaking about unassisted homebirth, Lee Stranahan speaking about unjobbing...
View ArticleThe Original Birth Attendants
I’ve often heard midwives say that midwives were the original birth attendants or that midwifery is the world’s oldest profession (or second oldest profession, as the case may be). Some also claim that...
View ArticleGet Me Out: A History of Childbirth From the Garden of Eden to the Sperm Bank
I’ve just received a copy of Randi Hutter Epstein’s new book Get Me Out: A History of Childbirth From the Garden of Eden to the Sperm Bank. I’ve been so busy I’ve only had a chance to skim the book...
View ArticleUnassisted Childbirth featured on Mothering magazine blog
Writer and unassisted birther Jennifer Margulis posted a nice interview with me yesterday on her blog at Mothering magazine. Comments encouraged! Jennifer’s own wonderful unassisted birth story is...
View ArticleUnassisted Childbirth on the Jenny Hatch Show
I so enjoyed being on the Jenny Hatch Show last week with my friend Lynn Griesemer, author of Unassisted Homebirth: An Act of Love! In addition to speaking about unassisted childbirth, we also talked...
View ArticleRadio show tonight – Unassisted Childbirth
Tune in tonight (March 19th) at 9pm Central as I’m interviewed by Gena Kirby on the Progressive Parenting show. We’ll be talking about unassisted childbirth, orgasmic birth, and the upcoming Trust...
View ArticleUnassisted Childbirth, Second Edition
The second edition of my book, Unassisted Childbirth, is now available on Amazon and other online bookstores! The new edition contains updated statistics, references to new articles, books and...
View ArticleJoin me at the Trust Birth Conference April 13th-15th
I’m so excited to be speaking once again at the Trust Birth Conference! The conference is in Nashville, TN this year from April 13th through the 15th (there is also a pre-conference starting on April...
View ArticleCesarean facts from ICAN
Nearly one-third of all US babies are delivered via Cesarean section. Here are some facts from the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) : When a cesarean is necessary, it can be a...
View ArticleExpecting Success! A Positive Approach to Pregnancy and Birth
I’m excited to announce my new online class: Expecting Success! A Positive Approach to Pregnancy and Birth. The 4 week (1 hour a week) class begins Sept. 4th at 1pm Pacific (4pm Eastern). For more...
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