To give birth to a baby is a miracle. Most women dream about this wonderful moment. Giving birth is a natural part of life. Yet, birth is also political and a business. It is a business controlled by powerful people … Continue reading
Giving birth is a painful process. For many women childbirth is a frightening experience and it is only natural for a birthing mother to voice her concerns. Fear is an important factor of childbirth. Even in the scriptures childbirth is … Continue reading
Squatting position is a basic and natural human posture. People in ancient times didn’t have chair-like toilets; they assumed the natural crouching position (squatting) that two-thirds of humanity still uses today. What many may not be aware is that in … Continue reading
Our thanks to Debbie A. Díaz-Ortiz, midwife from Puerto Rico for this blog: The history of Traditional Midwifery is quite fascinating. Traditional Midwives practice midwifery as it has been handed down to them from generation to generation. Some of them … Continue reading
Becoming pregnant is the happiest moment in a woman’s life and also the most important one! There is a saying that a woman is not complete if she hasn’t gone through even one pregnancy in her whole lifetime. It is … Continue reading
A Caesarian section is a major abdominal surgery involving 2 incisions (cuts): One is an incision through the abdominal wall and the second is an incision involving the uterus to deliver the baby. While at times absolutely necessary, especially in … Continue reading
Oxytocin is a powerful hormone. When we hug or kiss a loved one, oxytocin levels drive up. It also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. In fact, the hormone plays a huge role in pair bonding. This hormone is … Continue reading
Being pregnant is beautiful. But pregnancy makes people tired and they want to get over with it. Sometimes Mother Nature refuses to deliver the baby and the body shows no indications of prompting labour, it is then that decisions are … Continue reading
Herbs fascinate me. My grandparents used herbs for everything. I have come to appreciate herbs over the years as a gentle and natural healing. I am simply a midwife that enjoys learning and studying herbs the history and uses of … Continue reading
Motherhood is what every woman dream about. Given birth to a child is the greatest gift we could ever imagine. Traditionally, across time and cultures, pregnant women have been surrounded by knowledgeable women, family, and close friends, who supported the … Continue reading