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My thoughts on the Full Quiver or Quiverfull movement, Part 1Posted by melodieshouse on January 19, 2011
I’ve been wanting to say something as a mom and as a Christian for quite some time about the movement known as Full Quiver or Quiverfull. A midwife I know blogged about the notion of a full quiver and what it means to her over on MommyMidwife’s Blog last week. I have to say that [...]
Before Giving Birth Watch The Business of Being BornPosted by melodieshouse on September 27, 2008
Watch this movie and realize if you’re a relatively healthy woman with an uncomplicated pregnancy, you have options.
"The Doctors" TV show – a disservice to womenPosted by melodieshouse on September 18, 2008
I watched the Dr. Phil spinoff show “The Doctors” on 9/10 b/c it was an episode on hospital vs. homebirth. What a sham that show was! First off, the format of the program does not allow sufficient time to explore any topic in any real depth – you get sound bites and brief video segments [...]
The Fight for Normal Birth Wages On (Part 2)Posted by melodieshouse on February 20, 2008
I am an enthusiastic supporter of homebirth and natural (unmedicated) childbirth. However, I don’t consider myself a militant for the cause
The Fight for Normal Birth Wages On (Part 1)Posted by melodieshouse on February 7, 2008
Quoted below is the response issued today by ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) to the recent policy statements released by the American Association of Birth Centers and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists regarding VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) and alternative birthing options such as homebirth. The ACOG made their annual diatribe against homebirth [...]