Midwife Ina May Gaskin Talks about Natural Childbirth - 1

[wherewereyou09]

ive been lookin for another word instead of contractions because it sounds painful . "rushes" i like it!

[JellyC55]

Ina May Gaskin is still very credible and has real valuable lessons to teach all women, whether midwife, doula, mother to be. Her life lessons make sense and are magnificent anecdotal compendiums that can be discussed and learnt from.

[PersianPaladin]

This woman is very experienced and knowledgable.

[SecretAirY]

these videos are priceless..

[silkcat51]

I still have my old copy of "Spiritual Midwifery".

She hasn't changed.

[Octahoney]

Ina May is amazing. Read her books! Her guide to both Childbirth and Breastfeeding are amazing!

[cathiwim]

Great teaching, as always. I think most mws will do VBAC after up to 2 c/s, some will do more, but given the cut-happy climate, I wish we could catch the first babies, so the moms don't get cut to begin with...

[NDNgirl4ever]

I am currently reading her book "Ina May's Guide to Childbearing". It's an awesome book! I plan on becoming a homebirth midwofe, and I'd love to meet her!

[keeperathome1970]

Would she support vaginal birth after multiple c-section?

[rmyover]

it depends on the scar tissue that has developed and the  type of incision made for the c-section and the Dr. or midwife you have. Opinions vary. It is possible though.

[nagaempress]

In her book spiritual midwifery she states that a woman that has had a previous C-section should be referred to a medical doctor. My Dr refuses to do them citing what her has seen and the horrble possibility of the baby dying due to the Uterus rupturing

[groundedbirthdoulas]

Uterus rupture is more likely if they use cervidol. Which caused massive uterine ruptures. It does depend on the incision site. Low to low mid line C- Sections can have VBACs.

Sadly in a 2008 study they found 1 in 3 children are Born Via C-section. Which would explain the rise in asthma, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties..etc. read PUSHED by Jennifer Block.

[nagaempress]

@groundedbirthdoulas Well after 3 c sections I would rather not take the chance. And since I come by ADHD And Autism genetically and all my children are as well I am not worried about those stats. I was vaginally born and came down with them so studies like this I question.

[groundedbirthdoulas]

A VBAC? Most defiantly.

[jodynkrif]

We have so much to learn from Ina May ~ she has been integral in changing my attitude towards birth. An amazing and honest woman with a clear head and a clear vision for mothers.

[Wallylex]

It's true what she says: birth is everywhere on the media, but at the same time it is still taboo to see the baby's head emerging in a natural birth. My current doctor's waiting room tv is perennially tuned to birthing programs, but I noticed the women portrayed in them were confined to bed with an IV, and some ended with C-sections. I have an appointment with a new doctor who believes in natural childbirth. A birth at home seems great, but my spouse and I are not ready for it yet.

[ijamsville97]

Ina May is the Grand-Mother of the incredible movement that is taking birth back to where it belongs: HOME--

God bless her and all of us who have the courage to say no more to pathologized birth.

[TheDorkVariety]

Ha, I wish she lived here and could delivery my baby she seems delightful.

[ijamsville97]

there's a whole network of courageous women, working both legally and underground, who's services are available for the asking.

[Razzberryingrid]

awesome-she was my mother's midwife when i was born in 1977. Nice to see what she looks like!

[bk1108clara]

i can't wait to have a baby :))

[crowbabies]

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth is probably the greatest book for the 1st time, (and 10th time) mom to read during pregnancy ever written. I cannot recommend it enough. She is wonderful.

[Hollijasmaja]

Ina May is my hero. I read "Spiritual Midwifery" before my last birthing and it made such a difference! She has returned women's awareness of their personal power on a primal level... Go Ina May

[dazzlingcrypto]

awesome book...I agree

[blackberryjuice1]

Okay, childbirth is like pooping a watermelon... Interesting...

[PaulaDDN]

:( Im affraid to have a baby now

[TheDorkVariety]

When I was in labor I asked the doctor if I was pooping on the table and her reply was, "If you feel like you're pooping.. you're doing it right." So, a watermelon? Not exactly. But intense constipation? Oh yes, back pain included.

[rockstarofredondo]

Ha-ha! I'm sorry, that's just funny.

[Cats3andkids]

I love Ina May. I wish my births had been on the Farm

[rgreene6]

Thank you sooooooooo much for posting this!!

[hottmamat]

Thank you for posting!  I echo the comment above mine!!! I couldn't have said it better!

[crowbabies]

Ina May is a treasure! This woman has more birthing wisdom in her little finger than most of us, including most doctors, put together. She is a must read, must see, must experience for all doctors, midwives and birthing women. Thank you for posting!