Into Loving Hands, The Movie
Into Loving Hands is a movie about a midwife, a family, a pregnancy, and a baby who is expected to die minutes after birth. It is a story that needs to be told.
Waiting for a baby, One year later
A year ago, I was waiting for Baby Joey to be born. Baby Joey that no one expected to live.
My one and only prenatal ultrasound
As a consumer of midwifery care in the 1980's and 1990's, I opted out of routine, prenatal ultrasounds. Cleaning through old files recently, I came across the photos on the one and only ultrasound, I had during my pregnancies.
Unearned Intimacy
My two professions, midwifery and Craniosacral Therapy have many things in common. Unearned intimacy is one of those.
I love babies
To anyone that has met me, this is not new news: I love babies.
Postpartum Reality
While childbirth education is obviously about being a parent, somehow new parents often feel unprepared for the reality of life after childbirth. In this essay, Midwife Doyle shares some thoughts and asks for your help.
What I Have Learned From Large Families: Part 2
Following on last week's post, What I Have Learned From Large Families, here is brief offering on the same theme.
What I Have Learned From Large Families: Part 1
As midwife, I am always learning from my clients. Since starting my own midwifery practice, I have gotten to know families in an even more intimate way. Large families, families with more than four children are a breed onto themselves, one that is especially dear to my heart. I have learned so many things from caring for large families...
The Top Ten Least Wonderful Things About Being a Private Practice, Home Birth Attending Midwife and Small Business Owner
The writing muse has been quiet lately. In attempt to woo her back, I posted a question on Facebook: 'What would you like to read as a Midwifery, Mothering & Me post'. The winning comment (for the moment) requested a post about the down side of being a midwife, the un-glamorous side of the job, something nitty and gritty. Well, (thank you, Mandy Torres) here goes....
Top Ten Reasons I Love Having A Planned Home Birth Practice
I love having a planned home birth practice. As a fun exercise, I have written my "Top Ten Reasons" in a Midwifery, Mothering and Me blog post. In all honestly, numbers nine through two may vary depending on the day and my mood. But, the number one reason is absolutely unwavering.