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

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Questions from the Week!

Thursday: April 8, 2010

QOTP: Let's talk about our birth attendants. Who among you chose an OB/Certified Professional Midwife/Certified Nurse Midwife and why? How many have hired doulas? How much do you think your choice of attendant TYPE will affect the probability of having a truly natural birth experience?

http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/34656309.aspx

Monday: April 5, 2010

QOTP: What has been the reaction you have gotten from your decision to "go natural" from your health care providers and your families?

http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/34456200.aspx

Sunday: April 3, 2010

QOTP: What factors/concerns led you to seek out a natural birth?

http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/34399622.aspx



Monday: February 8, 2010

QOTD: Have you read any pregnancy related books? If so, which one? Have they helped to determine how you want your delivery to go? If so, how?

Link to Post:

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/31065731/ShowThread.aspx#31065731



Tuesday: February 9th, 2010

QOTD: Pregnancy can be a rollercoaster, not only of emotions but physically the things a woman endures throughout it. What have been the best endurements and what have been your worst?

Link to Post:

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/31128321.aspx



Wednesday: February 10th, 2010

QOTD: How has this pregnancy affected you mentally and/or spiritually? Do you think the change will help with your natural delivery?

Link to Post:

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/31211445.aspx



Thursday: February 11th, 2010

QOTD: What fears do you have about delivery and after LO's born? How do you think your going to cope with them? Do you think your DH/SO has any fears?

Link to Post:

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/31288318.aspx



Friday: February 12th, 2010

Friday Fun QOTD: What features of yourself do you want your LO to have and what features of your DH/SO do you want your LO to have?

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/31375664.aspx
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