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Entering the Flow State in Labor
In 1975, Keith Jarrett, a well known jazz pianist, was scheduled to perform a concert in Koln, Germany. When he arrived, the piano...
lauriemidwife
Aug 29, 20174 min read
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Birth and the Purpose of Pain
I have heard all the stories and I know you have heard them too. “I never could have done it without the epidural.” “My hips are too...
lauriemidwife
Feb 20, 20173 min read
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How Breastfeeding Works
Have you ever thought about what happens in the woman's body as she prepares to bring a baby into the world? It is an incredible...
lauriemidwife
Jan 8, 20171 min read
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What Is Midwifery Care?
I thought it might be fun to put this sweet video in a blog post. Julia Bower and I discuss what it is like to have a midwife guiding you...
lauriemidwife
Jan 4, 20171 min read
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What we learned about Waterbirth from a case of Legionella
In January 2014, a baby who was born in the water, contracted Legionnaire’s disease and died approximately 3 weeks after her birth. The...
lauriemidwife
Dec 18, 20167 min read
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Midwives: The Guardians of Sustainable Birth
Giving birth is such an incredible thing. It is a gift that humanity has been given by our beloved Creator, as women to be the givers of...
lauriemidwife
Nov 21, 20163 min read
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Keep the Oxytocin High
What is one of the most beneficial things you can do during your labor? You partner can do during your labor? Your midwife can do during...
lauriemidwife
Nov 11, 20163 min read
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The Waiting is the Hardest Part
“The Waiting is the Hardest Part. Everyday is one more yard. You take it on faith, you take it to the heart. The waiting is the...
lauriemidwife
Nov 1, 20163 min read
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Best Nutrition in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is such a wonderful time to take a look at the food you eat. Knowing food feeds your baby helps increase the awareness of each...
lauriemidwife
Oct 17, 20164 min read
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