Comments on: Happy Action Day for Normal Birth!!!! http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/ The Evolution Revolution Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:41:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.1 By: Hot Blog » Blog Archive » Happy Action Day for Normal Birth!!!! http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2401 Hot Blog » Blog Archive » Happy Action Day for Normal Birth!!!! Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:23:39 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2401 [...] Original post by Hathor the Cow Goddess and the Evolution Revolution [...] […] Original post by Hathor the Cow Goddess and the Evolution Revolution […]

]]> By: MrsPil http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2404 MrsPil Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:48:19 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2404 The full of my birth story is http://tinyurl.com/37wrj5 there, I'm working on an edited version for those who like things short and sweet :) The full of my birth story is http://tinyurl.com/37wrj5 there, I’m working on an edited version for those who like things short and sweet :)

]]> By: Jenn http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2406 Jenn Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:42:19 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2406 I wrote a post about my desire for homebirth in honor of action day for normal birth. It's here http://jennsden.blogspot.com/2007/12/homebirth.html if you'd like to read it. I wrote a post about my desire for homebirth in honor of action day for normal birth. It’s here http://jennsden.blogspot.com/2007/12/homebirth.html if you’d like to read it.

]]> By: Jessemommy http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2407 Jessemommy Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:04:16 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2407 I think I'll jump in too! I have to decide which story, and edit, and I'll email it! I think I’ll jump in too! I have to decide which story, and edit, and I’ll email it!

]]> By: Maria http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2409 Maria Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:47:37 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2409 Here is mine: http://weblog.xanga.com/maria22000/556186983/the-birth-of-thomas-jude.html# I could make a shorter version too if needed :-) Here is mine: http://weblog.xanga.com/maria22000/556186983/the-birth-of-thomas-jude.html#
I could make a shorter version too if needed :-)

]]> By: amyphilo http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2410 amyphilo Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:18:05 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2410 http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-PavfSLswdr9AFy_59KAwcQ--?cq=1&p=36 That's the link to Toby's birth story, and a CUTE picture of him with his adoring big brother. http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-PavfSLswdr9AFy_59KAwcQ–?cq=1&p=36
That’s the link to Toby’s birth story, and a CUTE picture of him with his adoring big brother.

]]> By: amyphilo http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2411 amyphilo Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:20:20 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2411 By the way mine had a midwife so you probably won't be using it in your book but at least it was a home birth. Now that Christmas is over I MIGHT be finishing the birth youtube video soon, however I am waiting on pictures from one person who wants to be included and was still expecting. I was wondering what people would like to say to the world about birth? By the way mine had a midwife so you probably won’t be using it in your book but at least it was a home birth. Now that Christmas is over I MIGHT be finishing the birth youtube video soon, however I am waiting on pictures from one person who wants to be included and was still expecting.
I was wondering what people would like to say to the world about birth?

]]> By: nivchek http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2412 nivchek Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:51:56 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2412 I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has very late babies! And yours are even later than mine! I have not the guts for unassisted, since my homebirths have always been complicated. I’m so glad I’m not the only one who has very late babies! And yours are even later than mine! I have not the guts for unassisted, since my homebirths have always been complicated.

]]> By: Gorel http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2413 Gorel Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:00:40 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2413 I am so truly inspired by your stories - what a wonderful way to welcome your children into the world! I live on a small island a few hours ferryride off the Swedish mainland. The local authorities have decided that no midwifes employed by them are allowed to assist in planned homebirths, so either you are completly on your own, or you hire a midwife from the mainland. A friend had her baby during the summmer, and paid for the midwifes cottage during her vacation here. She had her babie on her own, midwife standing by if she needed to come. Awsome! However, having had three kids at the local hospital, I know that they aren´t too bad either. Women are seldom induced here, they avoid unneccassary cesarians, and it's completly up to the woman what or if at all she wants any epidural etc. You can walk around, shower, bathe, dance. I myself used acupuncture, breathing tecniques and some gas at the very end - I have fast deliveries with hardly any pauses between contractions. The midwifes usually leave you alone in the room as much as possible - if you do not want them to stay. Births are normally assisted by a midwife and an assistant nurse. My last baby was born with me standing up, water breaking, and then the baby pretty much came. So my DH caught her as the midwife entered the room. The girl had the umbellical cord wrapped tightly around her neck twice, but was fine within minutes. The cords are never cut until the placenta is delivered. Babies are not bathed or even wiped off, but are placed on their mothers chest straight away. Mothers are encouraged not to use those plastic cribs, but to co-sleep and avoid pacifiers at least the first days. It is truly another experience then the ones my US-friends tell me about... Love and my greatest admiration to all you powerful women out there! I am so truly inspired by your stories - what a wonderful way to welcome your children into the world! I live on a small island a few hours ferryride off the Swedish mainland. The local authorities have decided that no midwifes employed by them are allowed to assist in planned homebirths, so either you are completly on your own, or you hire a midwife from the mainland. A friend had her baby during the summmer, and paid for the midwifes cottage during her vacation here. She had her babie on her own, midwife standing by if she needed to come. Awsome!

However, having had three kids at the local hospital, I know that they aren´t too bad either. Women are seldom induced here, they avoid unneccassary cesarians, and it’s completly up to the woman what or if at all she wants any epidural etc. You can walk around, shower, bathe, dance.
I myself used acupuncture, breathing tecniques and some gas at the very end - I have fast deliveries with hardly any pauses between contractions. The midwifes usually leave you alone in the room as much as possible - if you do not want them to stay. Births are normally assisted by a midwife and an assistant nurse. My last baby was born with me standing up, water breaking, and then the baby pretty much came. So my DH caught her as the midwife entered the room. The girl had the umbellical cord wrapped tightly around her neck twice, but was fine within minutes.
The cords are never cut until the placenta is delivered. Babies are not bathed or even wiped off, but are placed on their mothers chest straight away. Mothers are encouraged not to use those plastic cribs, but to co-sleep and avoid pacifiers at least the first days.
It is truly another experience then the ones my US-friends tell me about…

Love and my greatest admiration to all you powerful women out there!

]]> By: morganmcf http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2415 morganmcf Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:00:49 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2415 I had a wonderfully redemptive unassisted birth with my son Donovan after a horrible hospital birth with my older son, Liam. I would be happy to send you the story! Is there an email address to send it to? I'd rather not post the URL here, since it's on my personal site. ;) I had a wonderfully redemptive unassisted birth with my son Donovan after a horrible hospital birth with my older son, Liam. I would be happy to send you the story! Is there an email address to send it to? I’d rather not post the URL here, since it’s on my personal site. ;)

]]> By: Mom to Hanna http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2421 Mom to Hanna Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:22:22 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2421 What an amazing and powerful story!! Thank you for sharing it. I too was late, and unfortunately was pressured and threatened with induction. I ended up inducing with homeopathics and castor oil. I would love to be able to experience an uninhibited birth with no threats. :) Jackie Lee www.internetmarketingformommies.com What an amazing and powerful story!! Thank you for sharing it. I too was late, and unfortunately was pressured and threatened with induction. I ended up inducing with homeopathics and castor oil. I would love to be able to experience an uninhibited birth with no threats. :)

Jackie Lee
www.internetmarketingformommies.com

]]> By: wiffersnapper http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2443 wiffersnapper Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:20:50 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2443 I have to admit- my first was EARLY! (12 days!) That caused its own complications, because I went to work and no one believed me when I said I thought I was in labor. After all, first babies are NEVER early! (Right!) I wish I could post a lovely homebirth story here, but I also had one of those "horrible hospital births" with number one- I'm hoping for a much more pleasant experience with number two. Despite that hospital location, I did manage to do it with no drugs... so that's something anyway! I have to admit- my first was EARLY! (12 days!) That caused its own complications, because I went to work and no one believed me when I said I thought I was in labor. After all, first babies are NEVER early! (Right!) I wish I could post a lovely homebirth story here, but I also had one of those “horrible hospital births” with number one- I’m hoping for a much more pleasant experience with number two. Despite that hospital location, I did manage to do it with no drugs… so that’s something anyway!

]]> By: mommymommy http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2445 mommymommy Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:49:46 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2445 Just found your site and it is great!!! I will definitely be back (especially after jumping through all kinds of hoops to comment!!! Just found your site and it is great!!! I will definitely be back (especially after jumping through all kinds of hoops to comment!!!

]]> By: mommycrat http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2448 mommycrat Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:03:31 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2448 It published a bit late, but I did get an article up here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/502029/december_26th_annual_action_day_for.html What a great idea! It published a bit late, but I did get an article up here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/502029/december_26th_annual_action_day_for.html

What a great idea!

]]> By: ibeeberrisweet http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2456 ibeeberrisweet Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:59:55 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/12/26/happy-action-day-for-normal-birth/#comment-2456 I am 24 and DH and I are pregnant with our first baby! We are rediculous excited (of course!)! I stumbled across this page and I think that it is just great. This birth story is the first I have ever read, and I can't seem to praise it enough.... what an example! And I love the poop part (yep, I said it). LoL! Heather, thanks for sharing this intimate and beautiful moment with the WWW :) I would like to send you an email with a journal entry that I wrote - how do I go about doing this? I am 24 and DH and I are pregnant with our first baby! We are rediculous excited (of course!)! I stumbled across this page and I think that it is just great. This birth story is the first I have ever read, and I can’t seem to praise it enough…. what an example! And I love the poop part (yep, I said it). LoL! Heather, thanks for sharing this intimate and beautiful moment with the WWW :) I would like to send you an email with a journal entry that I wrote - how do I go about doing this?

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