Introverted Mama

Last updated on: February 10, 2013 at 9:36 am By Priestess Molly

I'm amazed at the connections I uncovered once I starting thinking about how my introverted personality is expressed during pregnancy, labor, and birth. Read more

Rituals to Honor Miscarriage

Last updated on: February 2, 2013 at 1:33 pm By Priestess Molly

There is no right or wrong way to plan a ritual or ceremony to acknowledge your baby and your miscarriage experiences. Read more

Birth centers

Last updated on: February 4, 2013 at 11:30 am By Sarah Whedon

A new study out last week provides evidence for the safety of midwifery care in birth centers. Pagans overwhelmingly want to birth with midwives. Read more

I keep vigil…

Last updated on: February 2, 2013 at 1:11 pm By Priestess Molly

I keep vigil for the woman who cries in the night I keep vigil for the woman who births with joy and exultation I keep vigil for the woman who struggles and suffers in birth Read more

Wednesday Wisdom: The gates of life and death

Last updated on: January 28, 2013 at 10:06 am By Sarah Whedon

How close is birth to death? What can death teach us about birth? Read more

All about my Birth book

Last updated on: January 27, 2013 at 8:58 pm By Sarah Whedon

"I want to give kudos to the author for writing a text that recognizes that not all pregnancy paths are the same, and that they aren’t all “ideal” or “natural.” " Read more

Community wisdom for the NICU

Last updated on: January 24, 2013 at 8:49 pm By Sarah Whedon

After Niki's review last week of Pagan Parenting in the NICU, there was some great discussion on the Pagan Families Facebook page about NICU experiences. Several people shared their advice on dealing with the NICU and some obvious themes and points of agreement emerged. Read more