Thursday, May 17, 2012

Article Watch- Suicide: the silent thief of mothers | Birth Faith

Oh, wow. This is scary, especially as one who personally suffered perinatal depression, with a prior history of depression. Watch your friends and loved ones closely. Be around to offer your support and encouragement (not judgement).

Suicide: the silent thief of mothers | Birth Faith:

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Gentler Newborn Recuscitation

I love coming across information that shows us that a gentler, more loving and family-centered approach is not only possible, but beneficial to the father-mother-infant triad.

Resuscitation Of The Newborn | Homebirth: Midwife Mutiny in South Australia:

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Respecting the newborn during the first bath

This video will do in five minutes what takes your meditation two hours. | elephant journal:

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It's just amazing to watch the respect and reverence this care provider has for this baby. The baby actually falls asleep during the bath!