Tori's Blog
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Waves, Surges, or Really Big Pain
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Decades ago when Dr. Fernand Lamaze wrote the book “Painless Childbirth” the natural childbirth movement was born. Thousands upon thousands of women diligently learned their breathing techniques and prepared themselves for their births. Unfortunately, what many… -
Memorable Holidays-Memorable Births
Monday, January 2nd, 2012
Happy New Year to everyone! I hope you were able to enjoy some down time with your partners, your babies, your families and all the people you love.Alexander and I were in the Canadian Rockies enjoying vast amounts of…
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My Baby’s Birthday… Such Mixed Emotions… Part 1
Monday, December 19th, 2011
I haven’t been writing a whole lot about pregnancy lately but as this is a blog, the reality is that in addition to having a passion for pregnancy and birth, I am a mom, I am an only parent, and… -
December Babies
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
It is gray today. I realize that December is cold and often gray in lots of places, but here in San Francisco the fog is thick and the ground has been wet for days.This is a special and bittersweet…
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Acupuncture Does Not Help Induce Labor
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
I was in a nail salon not long ago and a very pregnant woman was sitting with her feet soaking in hot water asking the woman working with her to be very careful so as not to put her into… -
Totally Awesome Pregnancy Announcements – On YouTube
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Dogs & Kids : Sweet YouTube Videos
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All Before Coffee
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Today is Halloween — I am re-posting this from some months ago. Why? Cause I am tired and cause it makes me remember why kids are simply the best. EVER.7:20 am: (small boy jumping up on my…
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Taking A Minute
Monday, October 24th, 2011
I have found that by the time I sit down long enough (which is so frequently in the night) to write about what passes through my head during the day, I am tired. My thoughts seem less interesting and certainly… -
Birth Centers – An Excellent Blend of Home and Hospital Birth
Monday, October 10th, 2011
As you know, I am pretty outspoken about my concerns regarding homebirth. There is, however, an excellent blend of the comforts of homebirth with the safety of a hospital – a birth center. Although, the choice to have a more…
