A Psychology of (some) Birth Workers
The more birth workers I have met over the years, the more I realize that many of the women drawn to working with birth are some serious bad asses. I mean that with awe and respect, of course. I am making a sweeping generalization, so if you are and have always been...
Love to Carla
I was saddened to hear today that Carla Hartley lost her husband Ray to cancer. Carla is a midwife, and is known in the birth world as a tireless advocate for women's choice in birthing, for her profound trust in the process of birth, and for her commitment to...
My First Birth
It may sound funny, but even after quite a few years of working with birth, I still dream about birth all the time...giving birth, catching babies, helping friends in labour. I have birth fantasies, too. Sometimes I'm on the Metro or the bus next to a pregnant woman...
After Making Love We Hear Footsteps
I'm going to be lazy today, as I have just returned from a long day of client visits, made supper, and now I want to watch the Olympics.I wanted to share a poem that always touches my heart. When I was studying Literature in university, I came across it and it has...
Food for Body and Soul
I had a beautiful meal today with a lovely couple I'm working with who were so kind as to invite me to share lunch with them. If you have never tried the smoked goat cheddar that's made in Quebec and has in fact been deemed the #1 cheese in the world of its kind, you...
Even if You Want an Epidural….
It is not my business to tell someone how they should have a baby. If someone comes to me saying they are hellbent upon an epidural the second they go into labour, I figure I have some work ahead of me to outline the risks, and to help build up her confidence so she...
Olympic Mamas
I am such a huge sap. Aside from all the political crap involved with the Olympics, I have to say I am a sucker for medal ceremonies. When an athlete who has done his/her best, knowing ultimately there was no control over the outcome, stands on the podium to represent...
Happy Valentine’s Day
May all of you get some special TLC today. I went out with my husband last night for dinner, and we saw Avatar...which was a pretty spectacular cinematographic experience. Today I am going to make a nice dinner, cheer for some Canadian athletes, and make a heart...