Category Archives: Birth

The Business of Being Born

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Lina

I finally watched Ricki Lake’s documentary “The Business of Being Born” and I wanted to write about it, even though its been out for almost a year now.  I heard a lot about this movie when it first came out … Continue reading →

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Gifts For New Parents?

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Lina

Susan K. of Severna Park, MD writes: I have a number of young friends that are having their first (and second or third!) babies. While I’m a grandmother, I well remember how tired and overwhelmed I felt when my children … Continue reading →

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Doula – A Must for a Natural Childbirth in a Hospital

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Lina

Both of my kids were born at Georgetown Hospital, but it was way better having a doula there. It puts someone on your ‘team’ that is an expert in birth, knows the drill, and is emotionally and physically removed enough … Continue reading →

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