Positive stories shared by women who have had wonderful childbirth experiences are an irreplaceable way to transmit knowledge of a woman's true capacities in pregnancy and birth. Breast stimulation is especially effective in starting labor at term when it is combined with sexual intercourse.
- Ina May Gaskins, American Midwife

Posts tagged Miscarriage

My First Pregnancy, a "Missed Miscarriage"

My doctor called me upstairs to her office immediately. Sitting in her office she revealed that our baby had stopped growing at 11 weeks.

Miscarriage, D&CJayda IvyApril 22, 2024Miscarriage, Loss, Pregnancy Loss, First Pregnancy, Second Trimester, D&C, Dilation & CurettageComment

A Threatened Miscarriage

I called my doctor that night. She titled it, “a threatened miscarriage”. I would be on bed rest the remaining of the weekend and not allowed to pick up my 17 month old son.

MiscarriageJayda IvyOctober 23, 2023Miscarriage, Loss, Pregnancy LossComment