Birth without borders
I’ve been on a bit of a rant lately about “Keep those damn hats off babies”, “Take off those wet sports bras”, “Get everyone skin-to-skin, dark, private” and I get told that “We have to choose our...
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Courage
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, courage is a noun meaning ‘ability to overcome fear or despair” The fear has to be present in order for courage to exist. The English word “courage” is...
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Facebook favourite Updates
I’ve been on Facebook for five years, apparently. These are the most popular updates that I’ve posted there: They are not “unvaccinated”. . . they have a natural immune system. Women are not...
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Giving birth is another elimination process
It feels so much better when it’s all done. Why do I say that birth is an elimination process? Something large is within a body cavity and it must come out. When it’s time, it will come out. It will...
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Cytotec (misoprostol) injuries or death? Medical records needed.
Hyper Stimulation of the Uterus cuts off Oxygen to fetus. From Jette Aaroe Clausen I am engaged in the public discussion on induction of labor and misoprostol in Denmark. I and a colleague, Eva Rydahl,...
View Article“An Unnecessary Cut”, 20 min video on Hospital VBAC
This video is timely and a valuable resource for birth workers. It’s a good length (20 mins) and it addresses that large number of women who are not ready for a home birth for a VBAC. It’s also a very...
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Checking Your Own Cervix
How to Check Your Own Cervix- “it’s not rocket science” “I think it’s a good and empowering thing for a woman to check her own cervix for dilation. This is not rocket science, and you hardly need a...
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Placenta Bowl, a family tradition
Lightened photo shows detail on the underside of the bowl. Copyright Gloria Lemay 2014 The birth of a baby is a time to really consider what family traditions should be kept and what family traditions...
View ArticleDVD: “Birth with Gloria Lemay”
This is the kind of delightful feedback I receive about the DVD. Gloria From Donna Reicks: “Gloria, I just have to tell you…..I loaned out your DVD “Birth with Gloria Lemay” as I do to any “English”...
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MIDWIFERY CARE FOR THE VBAC WOMAN
Midwifery Care for the VBAC Woman by Gloria Lemay © 2001 Midwifery Today, Inc. All rights reserved. [This article first appeared in Midwifery Today Issue 57, Spring 2001.] Someone asked me recently...
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Podcast available for download
I had a great time being interviewed by Alain Desaulniers, DC, recently. Enjoy this podcast. Love, Gloria Thanks so much for sharing about your AWESOME birth story and for your willingness to share so...
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Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, Woman Heal Thyself
I have had this article from the New Statesman (a British magazine) in my files for decades. I’ve given it to many women to underline the importance of daily quality protein in pregnancy. I can’t find...
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Grand Multipara Birth
From www.nzdl.org This is an online conversation that I had with a grand multip (woman who has given birth more than 5 times). There are special things about birth after the fifth baby. . . for...
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CHARGES AGAINST BIRTH ATTENDANT, LISA KUSCH
Lisa Kusch Case in Saskatchewan, Canada When a birth worker is charged with an offense in Canada, she receives legal advice not to discuss the case and not to speak with the clients involved. This...
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A Doula’s Experience with Breech
After a birth, it helps to get a perspective on what could have/ should have/ might have been different in order to learn and grow. Every birth story is different. Gloria A DOULA WRITES: The family had...
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LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT
I wanted to write this story down because it is one I can’t forget. I was walking back to my car after a late night downtown meeting and I was accompanied by Peter and Molly, old friends. Molly was...
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Is the baby breech?
The baby can be breech or head down throughout the pregnancy and it’s of no real concern until 34 weeks gestation. At that point, the baby’s head is big enough and firm enough that it can be palpated...
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2020 Doula Trainings in Vancouver BC Canada
Available dates: 4 Saturdays in May May 2, 9, 23, 30 Weekend intensive in July July 3, 4, 5 and 6 Weekend intensive on Canadian Thanksgiving weekend Oct 9, 10, 11, and 12 4 Saturdays in November Time:...
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WISE WOMAN WAY OF BIRTH DOULA TRAININGS 2022
We will be teaching the Wise Woman Way of Birth Doula Training online throughout 2022. Cost: $675 (Canadian) taught by Gloria Lemay Jessica Austin, with a Doula client. This course will give you the...
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