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Of 170 women given misoprostol (Cytotec) for induction with VBAC, eight have lost their uterus and two lost a baby as well, according to the combined data of two articles published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Read more…. Misoprostol: More on the dangers of Cytotec
Nothing short of a strong global movement will change birth. What we need is you, your suggestions and input. Let’s ponder how best to foster these needed changes together. Read more…. Global Alliance of Midwives
In the Bible, the first chapter of Exodus includes the story of how midwives came under the protection of God. Read more…. The Vocation of Shiprah
What had been allowed to happen to me had left me scarred and insecure. I could not trust anyone. … My wife was rejecting me for our children, and all my childhood fears of loneliness had come flooding back. The birth of my children had opened up a Pandora’s Box and there was no place to hide now. Read more…. Child Is Father to the Man: A Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse Speaks Out
The day my wife gave birth to our firstborn was the end and the beginning of something beautiful. The culmination of nine months of physical, emotional and spiritual preparation for the birth of our baby, it was also the beginning of our life with children. Read more…. Caught Off Guard: One Father’s Memories
What is the role of the father who is present at the birth of his child? Is he a labor coach, advocate or partner? Is he a fifth wheel? A nuisance? A liability? Read more…. A Note To Fathers: It’s You She Wants
The day my wife gave birth to our firstborn was the end and the beginning of something beautiful. The culmination of nine months of physical, emotional and spiritual preparation for the birth of our baby, it was also the beginning of our life with children. Read more…. A Father’s Point Of View
Does the participation of the father aid or hinder the birth? Read Michel Odent’s article and find out! Read more…. Is the Participation of the Father at Birth Dangerous?
As a result of decades of enthusiastic marketing, women believe they can ensure the well-being of their babies by reporting for an early ultrasound scan and that early detection of a problem is beneficial for these babies. Read more…. Ultrasound: Weighing the Propaganda Against the Facts
