One of the things I respect most about the midwives I have seen in action is their ability to listen deeply to birth and discern whether things are ok, or not. This is notable, because a lot can seem ‘not ok’ during birth, and because what is ‘ok’ is not necessarily what is desirable. It’s [...]
Archive for the ‘Birth’ category
Jul 01 2009
Birth as an Opportunity for Life Not Just Survival
A friend who read my blog came away with the impression that I think the experience of birth is more important than the outcome, meaning that I would advocate for risky but meaningful births, or deny that death is worth avoiding.
This is a common misperception. More than just wrong, it expresses the limitations of [...]
Apr 30 2009
Can’t
Not everyone can bear children. Not everyone will bear children in the same way, or with the same outcome. The reasons for this vary widely. Sometimes there are no reasons.
In the United States 7.4% of women ages 15-44 are infertile (and almost 12% have impaired fertility). Worldwide, infertility seems to range from 3-10%.
But these numbers [...]