Respectful Maternity Care is a human right!
I have seen disrespectful practices on numerous occasions at "respected" hospitals and birth centers here in Austin, Texas...
*I have seen care providers not stop when a woman said, "STOP!"
*I have seen care providers administer medication into a woman's body without her consent in a non-emergency situation.
*I have seen care providers not fully inform a woman of all of the risks of a medical intervention.
*I have seen care providers verbally abuse women with shame, ridicule and threats.
*I have seen care providers discriminate women based on their appearance and choices.
THIS MUST STOP NOW!
SPEAK UP WITH LOVE AND COMPASSION!
BE HONEST!
I have witnessed beautiful births here in Austin, Texas...
*I have seen care providers nurture women through their tender journey into motherhood.
*I have seen care providers fully inform women of all risks associated with an intervention, so she can make an informed decision on HER care.
*I have seen care providers respect a mom's decision.
*I have seen care providers not discriminate women.
*I have seen care providers respect a women's body and privacy.
ALL WOMEN HAVE A RIGHT TO RESPECTFUL MATERNITY CARE!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Friday, February 1, 2013
Birth Story: Ina May & the Farm Midwives
A MUST see! Take your family, friends, and strangers! Share this with your family, friends & strangers!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
A little laugh...
Laughing resets your endocrine system and also produces oxytocin. Here is THE clip from Monty Python that is so ridiculous but touches on some actual hospital protocols that I have seen personally. Enjoy!
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Beautiful Bath
This is such a beautiful example of love, respect and the effects of positive energy. Enjoy!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Anterior Cervical Lip Discussion
I just read an interesting blog post about the physiology of women having an anterior lip during the last part of dilation. I consistently see women be "diagnosed" with an anterior lip and told to not push yet even though they want to, which has always confused me, so I really enjoyed this post. Tell me what you think!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Birth Models That Work
Have you bought your copy of Robbie Davis-Floyd's most recent book, Birth Models That Work? If not, do so now! Robbie needs to sell 250 more books in order to get the contract for Volume II: Birth Models on the Cutting Edge.
Birth Models That Work is a phenomenal collection of articles describing maternity systems around the globe that foster excellent birth outcomes through the midwifery model of care. It is a must read for anyone wanting to improve their maternity system. Personally, I found this book refreshing and hopeful, and I can't wait for Volume II!
Follow this link to buy it now!
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