Fifteen-year-old Gwendolyn Drummer was a student at Harry Ellis High in Richmond, California, when she was admitted to Doctor’s Hospital of Pinole for a safe and legal abortion, to be performed January 28, 1972. Her doctor chose the saline abortion method.
These abortions are performed by replacing amniotic fluid with a strong salt solution. In the [...]

This looks like a whole lot more fun than pitocin!
And here is “proof” that dancing can work…
Time to add labor dancing to your course design!

I had a fascinating conversation this evening. The gentleman in question argued that since there are so many early miscarriages, prolifers would want to try to save those babies if if was medically possible, right? I pointed out yes, preventing miscarriages is worthy and ought to be pursued.
But then we hit a snag when [...]

I know plenty of people who are still trying (besides those of us on this board). In fact, two people I know indirectly had successful pregnancies at 47!
A girl friend of mine, who is 45, says that she will keep trying until she reaches menopause! I think I will do the same.

Life Begins… – Miscarriage [...]

I’m 21 weeks pregnant with my 4th. It was a significant shock for me. My kids are 10, 12 and almost 15.
I am 44, and have been married to my husband for 22 years. I thought we were done, and have had a hard time dealing with my upcoming loss of freedom.

Life Begins… – Miscarriage [...]

Kristy Hansen was sent this picture by a former birth doula client/friend who was traveling in Denmark – pretty neat, eh!
If you were going to pain a mural on the side of a building, what would it be?

I am feeling heavy tonight and all of the sudden it is 1:00 AM and I am wide ass awake and typing away.
I have been thinking so much about the career I am running down, and being the best I can at it, being sure to dream up creative ways to tell the story [...]

Some of you already know that I’m a big fan of making meals from scratch using natural organic foods. Well, tofu was one of my favorite ingredients to use, as I always thought that soy based products  (ie. tofu and soy milk) were tasty and healthy protein options. Was even proud to give these foods [...]

I’ve had an 8 year old, a 6 year old and a 4 year old since I’ve turned 40.
We are all enjoying the younger ones development so much… they keep us all laughing! – Kate (48)

Life Begins… – Miscarriage stories of loss, hope & helpStories of Pregnancy over 44 years old – sharing stories I [...]

A week ago I wrote about donating breastmilk to Haiti. Well, the infrastructure wasn’t quite set up….but I just received word from the US Breastfeeding Committee that now that the USS COmfort in place, they are taking donations!
From their presse release:January 25, 2010
Urgent Call for Human Milk Donations for Haiti Infants
Washington, DC–The Human [...]