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Information and musings on preparing for natural birth, home birth, the benefits of midwifery care, holistic healing, craniosacral therapy, breastfeeding, parenting, and more!
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Why Have a Natural Birth
Why Have a Natural Birth: an Ecofeminist Perspective
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A Homebirth Midwife’s Tips for Early Labor
Traversing the Foothills of Early Labor, by a home birth midwife
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The Four Ps: Partner Roles During Labor and Birth, by Baltimore Midwife Nets Manela
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What Relationship-based, Whole-being Midwifery Care Means to me, by Nets Manela, midwife, Baltimore
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Wisdom Lineage
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Creating Our System Outside the System
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Ecstatic Birth and the Bible: Womb Wisdom and the Fruits of Eve's Desire. by Nets Manela
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Healing Hospital Fears for a Better Home Birth or Natural Birth Experience
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Is Home Birth Care Worth the Out-of-Pocket Expense?
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Bliss Practice for Birth - towards an ecstatic birth experience!
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The Inherent Treatment Plan of Life - applying principles of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
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Nourishing Body, Baby, Mind, and Spirit in pregnancy - nutrition and beyond
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Is Homebirth a Safe Choice for Me and My Baby?
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Ha Sulam - The Ladder/Scales of Creation and the Four Worlds in Craniosacral, Healing and Life
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Planning a Natural Birth: Your Top Three Priorities
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