tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post2459831836384456616..comments2024-01-23T12:04:07.663-06:00Comments on Bellies and Babies: Boardwalks and Home BirthsNicole Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00221401549139626688noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-27202868952489080042012-11-01T19:29:40.598-05:002012-11-01T19:29:40.598-05:00moncler
Blogger: Bellies and Babies - Post a Comm...<a href="http://www.achattdoudounesmagasinn.info" rel="nofollow">moncler</a> <br />Blogger: Bellies and Babies - Post a CommentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-77172114867162838642010-12-05T07:33:52.221-06:002010-12-05T07:33:52.221-06:00My cousin recommended this blog and she was totall...My cousin recommended this blog and she was totally right keep up the fantastic work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-20087357396063741442010-11-17T05:26:23.634-06:002010-11-17T05:26:23.634-06:00What a great resource!What a great resource!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-10765923707809948582010-07-04T12:28:27.471-05:002010-07-04T12:28:27.471-05:00Thank you! Thank you for writing this. I am a L&a...Thank you! Thank you for writing this. I am a L&D nurse and have the privilege of working with both midwives and OBs. So I get to witness both models of care at work. After 2 hospital births and working for 9yrs, I decided to have my 3rd child at home. It was the most amazing experience! I truly hate that only 1% of births occur at home. I will definitely share this post with others.Tanashiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804431127620373650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-63539684943366084452010-07-02T21:58:18.422-05:002010-07-02T21:58:18.422-05:00Yes! Thank you! Having moved to a new town recentl...Yes! Thank you! Having moved to a new town recently I am continually in these situations with mamas-to-be. Sometimes I don't mention that I am a midwife because honestly holding up the 'birth talk' kaleidoscope with someone can be so emotionally draining. But you do it, because, well, you love women and you want them to have the most joyous, autonomous, physiologic experience as possible.<br /><br />You start the conversation, and open yourself up to all that the mother is thinking and feeling, sending her your love and compassion and hoping she'll later reflect on some little morsel of the conversation. <br /><br />So often I think the women who intellectually want all the perceived benefits of homebirth, but who can't take the step emotionally (or vice versa) truly don't know what they're signing up for. Particularly if they have a care provider who is invested in massaging their concerns about interventions etc without being clear about the realities of their protocols and standard operating procedures. So many first time moms really *don't* know what they're getting into when they sign up with their OB -- until their third trimester when some of the pieces start coming together.erinmidwifehttp://erinmidwife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-75109378239449163622010-07-01T17:19:10.865-05:002010-07-01T17:19:10.865-05:00As a doula, I hear these reasons all the time. And...As a doula, I hear these reasons all the time. And then these wonem stay with their OBs and end up with a horrible births. To all the pregnant ladies interested in homebirth out there:<br /><br />Start by just interviewing a few midwives and asking questions! It can't hurt. Hospitals offer medicalized, demoralizing "birth" experiences. If you make it out with a vaginal birth, you are lucky. Homebirths, on the other hand, are safe, empowering, family-centered, and fulfilling.<br /><br />I have seen it both ways as a doula, and done it both ways myself. Homebirth is the way to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-89351542794262394222010-07-01T17:11:05.676-05:002010-07-01T17:11:05.676-05:00Beautifully said, Nicole! And your description of ...Beautifully said, Nicole! And your description of the boardwalk encounter with this lovely mama was so poignant...I could almost picture it! It's so challenging, isn't it, to meet a woman in such a situation. If only you could sit down with her over a cup of coffee and listen and answer all her questions. But the words you left her with as she was leaving were so encouraging! Thanks for reminding all of us working in childbirth to love mothers without abandon. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-65301099718208180852010-07-01T16:10:11.912-05:002010-07-01T16:10:11.912-05:00Oh my goodness, I just love your story. You paint...Oh my goodness, I just love your story. You painted such a wonderful image in my mind. I've debated between home birth and birthing center birth for a while, and think I'll ultimately choose the birthing center, mostly for the fact that it's got everything I might need in one room, plus I don't have to worry about anyone having to clean up my house after baby arrives (tub, supplies, etc.).<br /><br />I'd love to hear your thoughts or see a post like this about birthing centers. <br /><br />Wonderful post, very informative and inspiring!Lessons in Life and Lighthttp://lessonsinlifeandlight.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com