Category Archives: pregnancy & birth

More Business of Being Born

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Janalyn

Y’all, there is a new “More Business of Being Born” mini-series on Netflix!!! Like many women who are passionate about natural childbirth, I really value the information I saw in the documentary “The Business of Being Born.” It’s not what … Continue reading →

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Itty Bitty Birth Story

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Janalyn

To celebrate that my baby has now been on the outside longer than the inside (which I cannot believe) I decided to share the story of her entrance into the world, 41 weeks ago: The birth of my child was … Continue reading →

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My Midwife Decision

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Janalyn

Like most 20-something women, I had gone to an OB/GYN since my late teens. I just assumed everyone did, and that’s who delivered their babies. I was sometimes sad looking around at the pregnant women sitting with me in the … Continue reading →

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Reasons You Need a Doula

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Janalyn

dou·la  n. A woman who assists another woman during labor and provides support to her, the infant, and the family after childbirth. [Modern Greek doula, from Greek dialectal doul, servant-woman, slave.] source I firmly believe every woman can benefit from … Continue reading →

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