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Reflections on 'Loving, Dying, and Letting Go'

Aug 6, 2020
5 min

Reflections on 'Loving, Dying, and Letting Go'

I recently completed the Loving, Dying and Letting Go workshop offered by the Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath and Death. I first signed up for this course and read the required reading prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and then, the world changed. I felt too depressed for a few months to continue studying these topics. In June, when I regained some sense of (new) normalcy, I felt ready to further my learning in this area. I felt like the pandemic had offered a whole ne

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Reclaiming Birth, Reclaiming Language

How accessible is home birth without a home?

Comfort Measures for the Third Trimester

When Did You First Learn About Residential Schools? (Or Have You Yet?)

Affirmations

Birth is Sacred

Preparing for Labour

Mar 18, 2019
3 min

Preparing for Labour

The preparations you do in pregnancy can contribute to a positive birth experience and smooth transition into parenthood. While it can be tempting to focus on preparing for what the baby will need upon arrival, it is worth taking the time to think about your own needs mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically as you prepare to bring your child into the world. If you have a partner, encourage them to participate with you. Mentally Choose a health care provider that tak

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Benefits of Midwifery Care

Nov 18, 2018
3 min

Benefits of Midwifery Care

This week the Midwives Association of British Columbia called on our provincial government to increase investment in and support of midwifery care. And with good reason, too: midwives improve health outcomes for parents and infants; improve access to maternity care in rural and remote areas; and reduce health care spending. Not only is midwifery care beneficial to our publicly-funded health care system, but it offers many benefits to expectant parents too! Here's ten benefits

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