Monthly Archives: May 2012
Pretty Pushers Labor Gowns
Have you seen the oh-so-cute Pretty Pushers gowns? I was intrigued, and this weekend I had not one but TWO moms birth back to back wearing these gowns – one hospital, one birth center. Things I love – ties in … Continue reading
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Love is, above all, the gift of oneself. — Jean Anouilh
May Baby Rush 2012 – Second Arrival | Denton Birth Photography
This little one was actually fifth in the line-up but decided it was her turn and she wanted to come second. The first birth this week I was heading to the hospital at 2am and was home just after 5am … Continue reading
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May Baby Rush 2012 – First Arrival | Denton Birth Photography
I think this moment, the first time you hold your baby snuggled against your chest, is forever captured in our memories as mothers. Whether it’s immediately after birth or a bit later (as it sometimes necessary due to circumstances) we … Continue reading
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Story Behind the Photo | Denton Birth Photography
This little girl was welcomed into the world absolutely surrounded by loving family – grandmothers, aunts, grandpa, dad, and a fantastic care team. I most remember from this birth the laughter and smiles as the mom heroically pushed her beautiful … Continue reading
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Birth Support After Trauma | Tips for Doulas
Originally posted May 2011: Update: I’m reading When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Womenand it’s fantastic – I think every childbirth professional (educator, doula, etc) should read this!! It’s very, very … Continue reading
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It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. — Mother Theresa
Consumer Report on Birth!
Here’s their report on the ten things to avoid and the ten things to get during your birth. I love it! Especially this part: “Get labor support. Women who receive continuous support are in labor for shorter periods and are … Continue reading
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Cesarean Rates for Texas
2010 rates here. As you can see here in the metroplex the hospitals with the highest cesarean rates are: Presby Plano – 49.3% Las Colinas 45.3% Medical City Dallas 44.6% Presby Dallas 43.8% Presby Allen 42% Baylor Grapevine 41.8% Baylor … Continue reading
Bloggers for Birth Kits
Bloggers for Birth Kits is a charity program creating birth kits for women in rural Papua New Guinea, where the rate of maternal death is 1 in 7. Puts things into perspective, doesn’t it? You can donate online here (charges … Continue reading