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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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Childbirth Assistant
Learn about the role of a childbirth assistant at a home birth.
Homebirth Kit
Homebirth kit contents and costs.
Swollen Cervix During Labor
Explore suggestions for handling a swollen cervix during labor.
Birth Day Presence: Layers of Care and the Invisible Birth Bag
What’s in my doula bag
Welcome from Nets, Home Birth Midwife in Maryland
Welcome from Nets, Home Birth Midwife in Maryland
Choosing an OB GYN or Midwife in Baltimore
How Much Does a Midwife Cost?
Why Have a Natural Birth
Why Have a Natural Birth: an Ecofeminist Perspective
A Homebirth Midwife’s Tips for Early Labor
Traversing the Foothills of Early Labor, by a home birth midwife
The Four Ps: Partner Roles During Labor and Birth, by Baltimore Midwife Nets Manela
What Relationship-based, Whole-being Midwifery Care Means to me, by Nets Manela, midwife, Baltimore
Wisdom Lineage
Creating Our System Outside the System
Ecstatic Birth and the Bible: Womb Wisdom and the Fruits of Eve's Desire. by Nets Manela
Healing Hospital Fears for a Better Home Birth or Natural Birth Experience
Is Home Birth Care Worth the Out-of-Pocket Expense?
Bliss Practice for Birth - towards an ecstatic birth experience!
The Inherent Treatment Plan of Life - applying principles of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Nourishing Body, Baby, Mind, and Spirit in pregnancy - nutrition and beyond
