Cathy Daub, PT, BWI Founder 
It is no surprise that we are contaminating our environment with toxins. What is not as well known is that some of these “forever chemicals” cannot be destroyed, and may be still another cause of preterm birth. A premature birth by definition is one that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy. Causes of premature births include: multiple …
I want to share with you the excitement I felt in learning more about the microbiome at the recent Microbirth Plan Virtual Conference held April 29-30, 2023 by Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford of Alto Films based in England. Our Microbiome The microbiome is a collection of microorganisms and their genes living in a particular …
Magnetic energy pervades the entire universe. Magnetism is the cause of attraction between human beings, birds, animals, and even insects. There are many examples of this. Green pasture attracts a cow, so green grass is like a magnet for the cow. A flower and its nectar attract the honeybee. A mother and child attract each …
Preparing for birth Libby had a sense that this birth would be a peak experience in her life, so she prepared not just her mind and body, but also her spirit by attending pro-natural birth education classes, listening to birth stories and reading books such as those written by Ina May Gaskin, midwife, and Sarah …
What if eating just six dates a day in the last four weeks of pregnancy helped you avoid an induction, helped your cervix to dilate, and therefore shortened your labor, without drugs and without adverse effects?1 Knowing there are risks that accompany any drug, finding a natural alternative is attractive. We are all born …
Where would we be if our earth did not have an ocean on the surface? How connected are we to the ocean for our survival, and in fact birth? Dr. Michel Odent is a living treasure, a visionary leader in the birth field, and a prolific author of almost 20 books. His books keep taking …
Human Values in Birth: The Power of Love The power of love A midwife: As a midwife, I have always regarded birth as sacred. I have always kept in mind the spirit that was coming through as I attended women in birth. And what is so wonderful is that spirit can be communicated with on …
Pregnant persons and persons of childbearing age are finding themselves in a state of confusion not knowing whether or not they should get the Covid-19 vaccine, and thus are worried and anxious not knowing what to do. Consider these two real-life scenarios: These fears are real in the mind of pregnant persons and those of …
“Separating mothers from small and sick newborns adds stress for both mum and baby at a time when they often both need close contact – immediate Kangaroo Mother Care overcomes this barrier. Keeping the mother and the baby together helps the baby to survive and thrive.”1 I have had the honor of knowing someone who …
What can I do in labor that will help it to progress well? There are four things pregnant women in labor need to remember that can have a profound positive impact on their labors. Here’s what else you can do… In the weeks before your due date, scrub the floor on your hands and …
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