Tag Archives: birth

Introducing Pagan Families, and a call for contributions

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

I’m so excited to announce the birth of my new project: Pagan Families: A Resource for Pagan Pregnancy and Birth. Pregnancy and birth are mysteries.  They are, in fact, among the great mysteries of life.  I believe that they’re also … Continue reading →

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Homebirth on the rise

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Homebirth is on the rise!  Between 2004 and 2008 homebirths in the U.S. rose 20%. This still represents a pretty small number of the total U.S. births – only about 1%.  Still, the increase is significant. The rise in homebirths … Continue reading →

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New Vermont law supports homebirth

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

Vermont has passed a law requiring health insurance companies to cover home birth.  Governor Peter Shumlin reportedly said This law will ensure that all expectant mothers get the coverage and care they want and deserve. This is such a big … Continue reading →

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Friday reading list

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

This week’s list is more viewing than it is reading.  I give you 3 data visualizations worth checking out: where Americans get their calories gendered language in toy ads mapping maternity care and birth outcomes

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Friday reading list

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a Friday reading list.  Here are links to interesting pieces I’ve been reading around the web: Networking Religious Movements is using digital technology to map and in the process re-think themes and boundaries … Continue reading →

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Bay area reproductive groups

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

My web browser is currently a hopeless string of open tabs.  There are the ones I always have open – my email, this blog, the National Weather Service forecast; there are the ones about moving to San Francisco – the … Continue reading →

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Not jumping to conclusions

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

Local news has reported a bit more of Amy Medwin’s story. As I speculated the other day, sadly there does seem to have been some injury to a baby. I’m not actually willing to speculate whether this indicates any wrongdoing … Continue reading →

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Mass. midwifery bill

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

I might not live in Massachusetts anymore, but I still want my midwives’ profession to be recognized and protected, and I still want people having babies in Massachusetts to have access to midwifery.  Here’s the latest on the midwifery bill … Continue reading →

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Moving to San Francisco

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

Personal change? What personal change?  I’m moving to San Francisco!  My partner, my daughter, and I are moving to San Francisco.  In less than 2 weeks. My partner got a really sweet job out there and after lengthy discussions about … Continue reading →

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Why I joined the doula network

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Back in October I wrote about joining the Full Spectrum Doula Network.  I joined because there are days when I identify myself as a doula, although most days I don’t. It’s totally not recommended procedure for getting through a degree, … Continue reading →

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