Right now (as I'm sitting in my room supposed to be cleaning), I'm overwhelmed at the tides that are turning in the midwifery world. Midwives are speaking out about the state of homebirth and the midwifery world. So, I'm going to take the time to send out some props to some wonderful women who are promoting safety and truly care about mothers and their babies!
#1- Miss Amber Plyler. Amber was a student midwife working on her CPM. She has changed her path and is now working on her CNM. I have seen the transformation in her and am so incredibly proud of the person I am seeing emerge. She is truly knowledgeable and will be one hell of an asset to the midwifery community. I'm happy to have her as a friend!
#2- Deb O'Connell from Carrboro Midwifery. I think it was back when Amy Medwin was arrested and I saw Deb on various sites discussing the arrest and why Medwin shouldn't of been practicing and thought to myself, "Damn, she is awesome". Sure enough, we got in contact with one another and she is a good friend. She is all about safety and the truth. There is no sugar coating from her. She doesn't spout the "complications are just a variation of normal", bull shit. She lays it out there! If something comes up, she will transfer because she doesn't take chances. She respects birth and doesn't trust it. Deb is quite middle of the road from my observations.
#3- NavelgazingMidwife, Barb. She has spoken out about the mistruth she sees. She does promote safety. When you look at her, you see a woman who genuinly cares about these motherrs and their babies. I've cried reading her posts because it's like "somebody cares". I can say that I truly respect this woman and her contribution to the homebirth community. There is no "trust birth" attitude there either. You can tell by reading that she respects birth.
I've seen Deb called a "med"wife because she's a CNM. Why?? She chooses to be educated so, why is that such a bad thing?? A real midwife is actually WITH the woman, not running the damn show or not caring whether mom gets a living baby or not. I would rather have a "med"wife than some uneducated hippy and any woman with common sense should too! I've seen Amber attacked for daring to change gears and become a "med"wife. I tell ya, the stuff said to her fired me up. These people supported her when she was working on her CPM stuff, but suddenly they turned once they learned she was not pursing that. I saw women talking to her like she was a disobediant child who needed scolded. Is that really necessary?? It shows just how cruel women are when you choose to step out of the woo-ish culture. Speaking of cruel women, I saw a comment Barb received for daring to speak out. It was loaded with threats and vile crap. It was basically a shut up message from the midwifery community and from what I know, she's not the first one to receive this, it generally happens anytime a midwife speaks up.
So, Ladies, keep up the good work!!! You are all fantastic!! Readers, please go visit these women and show them some love!!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Mad Props!
Right now (as I'm sitting in my room supposed to be cleaning), I'm overwhelmed at the tides that are turning in the midwifery world. Midwives are speaking out about the state of homebirth and the midwifery world. So, I'm going to take the time to send out some props to some wonderful women who are promoting safety and truly care about mothers and their babies!
#1- Miss Amber Plyler. Amber was a student midwife working on her CPM. She has changed her path and is now working on her CNM. I have seen the transformation in her and am so incredibly proud of the person I am seeing emerge. She is truly knowledgeable and will be one hell of an asset to the midwifery community. I'm happy to have her as a friend!
#2- Deb O'Connell from Carrboro Midwifery. I think it was back when Amy Medwin was arrested and I saw Deb on various sites discussing the arrest and why Medwin shouldn't of been practicing and thought to myself, "Damn, she is awesome". Sure enough, we got in contact with one another and she is a good friend. She is all about safety and the truth. There is no sugar coating from her. She doesn't spout the "complications are just a variation of normal", bull shit. She lays it out there! If something comes up, she will transfer because she doesn't take chances. She respects birth and doesn't trust it. Deb is quite middle of the road from my observations.
#3- NavelgazingMidwife, Barb. She has spoken out about the mistruth she sees. She does promote safety. When you look at her, you see a woman who genuinly cares about these motherrs and their babies. I've cried reading her posts because it's like "somebody cares". I can say that I truly respect this woman and her contribution to the homebirth community. There is no "trust birth" attitude there either. You can tell by reading that she respects birth.
I've seen Deb called a "med"wife because she's a CNM. Why?? She chooses to be educated so, why is that such a bad thing?? A real midwife is actually WITH the woman, not running the damn show or not caring whether mom gets a living baby or not. I would rather have a "med"wife than some uneducated hippy and any woman with common sense should too! I've seen Amber attacked for daring to change gears and become a "med"wife. I tell ya, the stuff said to her fired me up. These people supported her when she was working on her CPM stuff, but suddenly they turned once they learned she was not pursing that. I saw women talking to her like she was a disobediant child who needed scolded. Is that really necessary?? It shows just how cruel women are when you choose to step out of the woo-ish culture. Speaking of cruel women, I saw a comment Barb received for daring to speak out. It was loaded with threats and vile crap. It was basically a shut up message from the midwifery community and from what I know, she's not the first one to receive this, it generally happens anytime a midwife speaks up.
So, Ladies, keep up the good work!!! You are all fantastic!! Readers, please go visit these women and show them some love!!
#1- Miss Amber Plyler. Amber was a student midwife working on her CPM. She has changed her path and is now working on her CNM. I have seen the transformation in her and am so incredibly proud of the person I am seeing emerge. She is truly knowledgeable and will be one hell of an asset to the midwifery community. I'm happy to have her as a friend!
#2- Deb O'Connell from Carrboro Midwifery. I think it was back when Amy Medwin was arrested and I saw Deb on various sites discussing the arrest and why Medwin shouldn't of been practicing and thought to myself, "Damn, she is awesome". Sure enough, we got in contact with one another and she is a good friend. She is all about safety and the truth. There is no sugar coating from her. She doesn't spout the "complications are just a variation of normal", bull shit. She lays it out there! If something comes up, she will transfer because she doesn't take chances. She respects birth and doesn't trust it. Deb is quite middle of the road from my observations.
#3- NavelgazingMidwife, Barb. She has spoken out about the mistruth she sees. She does promote safety. When you look at her, you see a woman who genuinly cares about these motherrs and their babies. I've cried reading her posts because it's like "somebody cares". I can say that I truly respect this woman and her contribution to the homebirth community. There is no "trust birth" attitude there either. You can tell by reading that she respects birth.
I've seen Deb called a "med"wife because she's a CNM. Why?? She chooses to be educated so, why is that such a bad thing?? A real midwife is actually WITH the woman, not running the damn show or not caring whether mom gets a living baby or not. I would rather have a "med"wife than some uneducated hippy and any woman with common sense should too! I've seen Amber attacked for daring to change gears and become a "med"wife. I tell ya, the stuff said to her fired me up. These people supported her when she was working on her CPM stuff, but suddenly they turned once they learned she was not pursing that. I saw women talking to her like she was a disobediant child who needed scolded. Is that really necessary?? It shows just how cruel women are when you choose to step out of the woo-ish culture. Speaking of cruel women, I saw a comment Barb received for daring to speak out. It was loaded with threats and vile crap. It was basically a shut up message from the midwifery community and from what I know, she's not the first one to receive this, it generally happens anytime a midwife speaks up.
So, Ladies, keep up the good work!!! You are all fantastic!! Readers, please go visit these women and show them some love!!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
In Need Of Guidance
I am fairly positive that I have many childbirth advocates and doulas who read this blog. So, I am asking for your guidance. Bambi is taking on becoming a doula. This means I need to get certified somewhere. I truly do NOT want to read or have woo shoved down my throat (because I WILL puke all over the person). Are there any courses that don't tell you that you have to read some crap written by the NCB Gods known as Henci and Ina?? Most doulas I have come across are very agenda pushing and lean towards the natural aspect of pregnancy/birth. I know three that don't push agendas and support ALL mothers. Three. That's pretty piddly. I really would like to focus on mothers who are going through losses, are carrying to term with a poor prognosis, or are carrying a baby after a loss. I also think supporting a woman in a high risk pregnancy would be valuable. Yes, the doula thing is awesome. BUT there are several areas that really need some focus. It really seems like 95% of doulas out there are focused entirely on natural births. I also see a need for supporting NICU moms and even being there should anything happen. I have a gazillion thoughts running through my head! So, throw out any thoughts/suggestions!!
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