Current Blog Manager

Kerianne1176

A bit about me: I took over the Au Natural's check in and Blog in my 34th week of pregancy with my first baby. We are Team Green and giving birth at Ina May Gaskin's "The Farm Community". After much searching, I had a hard time finding a provider who was truly supportive of my natural birth goals here in my home state of Rhode Island. So after reading Ina May's books, it seemed the choice was clear for us.

I look forward to sharing my stories and learning about yours as we go through my last few weeks as an expectant mom and make the transformation into motherhood.

Birth Mamas Check-in Group

The purpose of this group is to motivate and encourage other moms trying to achieve their goal of having a med-free and/or intervention free birth experience.

I'll try to post a check-in everyday on the 3rd tri board with a link on the 2nd tri. Feel free to add links on any other boards you feel it might be useful. If you have suggestions or a question you’d like to see the group answer PM and I’ll likely use it in the near future as I’m sure I’ll run out of questions. Remember, even if you've checked in and responded to the days question check back throughout the day to see what the other members are sharing.

If you're interested in joining the group just respond to any of the check-ins with your EDD, team and any information you'd like to share regarding your birth location or choice of method. If you have a birth story to share please send me the link too and I'll include that here in our roster information.

Resources

Safe Motherhood Quilt Project



Midwives Alliance of North America



La Leche League Website



Business of Being Born by Ricki Lake & Abbey Epstein Trailer



Info on Perineal Massage



Family Tree Glass - Company that makes handblown glass pendants - Natural Birth Related



Women's Health - Our Bodies Ourselves website



Ina May Gaskin's Website



US Department of Labor - Info on FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)



Mother's Milk Bank of New England - Become a donor or receive donated breast milk

Youtube video on how to use a Birthing Ball during labor

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Questions from the Week!

Monday--January 25, 2010

QOTD: What are your motivators for having a natural birth?

Link to post:



http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/30203285/ShowThread.aspx#30203285





Tuesday--January 26, 2010

QOTD: What goals do you have for the rest of your pregnancy and your birth?

Link to post:

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/30202500.aspx




Wednesday--January 27,2010

QOTD: What do you think will be the most rewarding part of your natural labor and delivery?

Link to post:

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/30252820.aspx




Thursday--January 28,2010

QOTD: Do you feel this has brought you and your DH or s/o closer together by making the decision to have a natural birth? Do you think it will make your bond as a family after the birth, closer as well?

Link to post:

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/30352501/ShowThread.aspx#30352501




Friday--January 29, 2010

QOTD: What is one thing that your excited to do with LO when he/she gets here? Either now or in the future?

Link to post:

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/30436321.aspx
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  1. LeslieJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    I have 2 questions for next week.

    What made you choose your birthing situation?
    1. hospital - with an OB/Midwife/doula?
    2. birth center - midwife
    3. home birth - midwife

    And other question for the group:
    Are you studying a particular method? Which one and why? Any success stories from previous au natural births?

    Thank you!!! These are things that I have been wrestling with during my choice to go au natural

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