How to “Trust the Process” in Childbirth Trusting is a big word. We oftentimes say we trust others, but do not even trust our own selves. The nurturance of our babies and bonding that would be necessary in
Life
The Difficult Baby
The Difficult Baby I firmly believe that a baby who seems unsettled most of the time is trying to communicate that there is something wrong. There are SO many components to being healthy, our well being depends greatly on
Placenta Encapsulation: Benefits
Placenta Encapsulation: Benefits to the Postpartum Mother There is an ancient postpartum tradition that has recently been weaving its way into modern/Western society. Although it’s a bit controversial, more women are embracing the act of ingesting their placentas as a
Body Erotic
Body Erotic by Demetria Clark Being a sexual vibrant Horny woman can be erotic, a great mother, guilt free and a highly sexual being. Some ways to be a sexual being means to find your body erotic, this means to
Audio Resources
Birth Arts International Podcasts and Interviews Listen to: What is a Doula? Podcast Blog Talk Radio Podcasts from Archive.org MCU Botany 150 Lecture- Harvesting Herbs – Demetria Clark Midwives College of Utah Botany 150 Demetria
Cannabis during pregnancy
Cannabis during pregnancy A basic overview and personal opinion by Abigail Iovine Doula and Student Midwife www.lovebirthdoula.info Cannabis has been used for centuries in many cultures for medicinal and spiritual purposes. Cannabis was often a common ingredient in many medications
Are there some things that happen to us from which we can never recover?
Are there some things that happen to us from which we can never recover? Is it even possible to heal from birth trauma? I’ve seen this question in various forms posted frequently by mothers who have survived birth trauma. Often,
Book Review “Lady’s Hands, Lion’s Heart – A Midwives Saga” by Carol Leonard
Book Review “Lady’s Hands, Lion’s Heart – A Midwives Saga” by Carol Leonard This is a must read for all midwives, and midwives to be or birth workers in general. I have met Carol at a few conferences and actually
10 Baby on the Cheap Ideas
10 Baby on the Cheap Ideas 1. Hand me downs!! 2. Buy used furniture. If it is refinish-able, refinish, if not try painting geometric designs or patterns. You will be surprised at your creative genius. 3. Try finding toys and
Why? Who am I?
Why a blog for Birth Arts International (BAI)? For many years people have asked so many questions about birth, my life, my family, how I raised my children, so I thought it was about time for me to start answering