Midwifery in MA

I would like to bring your attention to an excellent discussion about "alternative birthing" that aired on RadioBoston on Friday 12/11/2009.

I must say that it seems just a little crazy to me that un-medicated, natural birth has come to be seen as "alternative"...

You can listen to the program here:
http://www.radioboston.org/shows/2009/12/11/midwifery-in-massachusetts/

And if you do listen, please leave a comment at the blog. This gives the program feedback on the importance of continuing the discussion.

Curious about home birth?

The NY Times just published a really nice, fairly thorough and balanced, non-sensational article on home birth, describing both the benefits and the risks.

Check it out here: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/13/garden/13birth.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hp

Interest in this option seems to be on the rise since the release of Ricki Lake's movie "The Business of Being Born". See my post dated 12/18/07. If you have not yet seen the movie, you really should. It is now available on DVD. You can purchase it or add it on your NetFlix queue.