: ' epidural'
The Media and Birth: How the Media Views Birth
Over two posts, I want to look at (1) how the media views birth and then (2) the implications of this view for birthing women. [...]
Something to Prove
Natural birthers have something to prove? It's an attitude that is pervasive in our society, but is it fair? What makes people think that natural birth somehow requires some extra push to try? [...]
“All that matters is that your child is healthy and happy”
Ever tell someone you were dissatisfied with your birth experience? That it left you feeling lost, unhappy, frustrated, or something worse? And then been told that you were selfish because you had a healthy [...]
Dad’s Corner: One Dad’s Take on Delivery Day
Although it would be easy to scare most expectant dads in to thinking the birthing experience is a harrowing ordeal (which for some it can be), most dads don't ever encounter the many delivery downsides. [...]
Re:Birth Volume 5
I want to highlight the primary article in this current volume though as it is the summary of a case in Ontario that paved the way for the legalization and licensing of midwifery in Ontario. [...]
My Birth Story
The story of the birth of my daughter and the lessons I was able to take home from the entire experience. [...]
Evolutionary Parenting vs Attachment Parenting
The basis for these two approaches is quite different and it is my hope that the Evolutionary Parenting approach may be able to cross chasms that have not been penetrated by Attachment Parenting. [...]
Theseus’ Parenting
Every aspect of parenting can be broken down into individual components and studied to try and determine what part of it makes it work (or not work). It’s what science tries to do on a [...]
Celebrity Mom: Mayim Bialik
By Tracy G. Cassels When you first think of Mayim Bialik, a young chipper Blossom probably comes to mind. Or if you’re on the younger end, you probably think of Amy Farrah Fowler (my personal favourite [...]
To Drug or Not to Drug? The Epidural Debate
By Tracy G. Cassels Disclaimer: The following article involves topics of a medical nature. This commentary is not supposed to take the place of advice given by a medical professional (midwife or doctor). It simply provides [...]
The "Difficult" Baby: Part Two
I'm happy to stumble upon this article. I felt that my babies were ver
Formula Helps Breastfeeding?
The same was done for my son. Formula fed via a tube/with syringe. He
Formula Helps Breastfeeding?
I think one of the problems with starting and maintaining breastfeedin
I’m Sorry, We Failed: A Follow Up
wow Tracy I thought the original piece was a good one and I know I hav
Formula Helps Breastfeeding?
An excellent question, though I imagine it's a supply issue due to the