Comments for Occupational Hazards

Comment on Birthing centres by Alaina Frederick

Alaina Frederick — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:40:42 +0000

I’m currently expecting my 4th child. My three previous where all born in hospitals – the first two with me getting as many drugs and lines that they could possibly push into me. My recovery was slow and the bonding process with the babies took a couple of months to get established. My 3rd baby I purposely stayed home as long as physically possible short of having an unassisted home birth that I wasn’t ready for. By the time I arrived there was no time for any interventions and the birth was amazing. I was ready to leave the hospital and get my grocery shopping done just three hours later. I bonded with my baby faster and had no issues with PPD.

With this 4th baby I’m SO excited to be birthing at a birth center with a midwife. I can’t wait for the “less sterile” environment and being able to really *gasp* enjoy the entire birthing process. There is something magical that happens when you have no synthetic drugs running through your system and that baby comes out. The rush of natural hormones is amazing and it’s just an experience I wish more where able to have.

With birthing centers on the rise it’s lovely to see more and more stepping away from the norm and into what was once the only practice of delivering babies. Women shouldn’t be scared of birth but the medical community forces that perception.

Comment on Birthing centres by Catharine Tunnacliffe

Catharine Tunnacliffe — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:31:01 +0000

Elizabeth, thank you so much for this post! It’s wonderful to hear from midwifery consumers who support birth centres. All the best to you and your family (including your pugs!)

Catharine

Comment on Birthing centres by Mom...

Mom... — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:59:12 +0000

..such a wonderful, clear and concise understanding of Birth Centres!! Great Liz!!

Comment on I’m not a fatalist, I’m not a fatalist by Rhea Tregebov

Rhea Tregebov — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:19:12 +0000

Liz, Eula is clearly possessed by the devil and only an exorcist will help.
Oh poor you and poor baby. Talk to your pediatrician. Maybe she needs a diet change.
Writing you now privately in long delayed response to your email message. Love, Rhea

Comment on Karen Shklanka on occupational hazards: Stand, walk, and lie down by Lyn Strand

Lyn Strand — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:48:38 +0000

Thank you – I’ve just moved the computer higher so I can stand while I am working – you continue to inspire me.

Comment on Writing and mothering by Claybabe

Claybabe — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:26:48 +0000

…wow!! I just love your writing – please keep giving us more….Motherhood is so totally encompassing – I find your thoughts very interesting…and just trying to write…quite wonderful!! Love the blog….

Comment on Writing and mothering by emmross

emmross — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:55:32 +0000

Thanks Trevor!

Comment on Writing and mothering by Trevor

Trevor — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:54:30 +0000

Keep it coming, Liz! I find it’s virtually impossible to divorce aspects of my life, and I love reading your thoughts, no matter what their topic!

Comment on Interview with Bren Simmers by Claybabe

Claybabe — Mon, 16 May 2011 22:27:34 +0000

…good interview…where is your energy coming from? See you soon…LOL M

Comment on Transitions by Luke

Luke — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:09:30 +0000

Hello. Fellow BC Fed. Coming to Van for my MA. Thought I would say hi.