Unassisted Childbirth Testimonial 1 – The Ojala Family

This is a new catagory on my blog. I am taking testimonials from families who have moved from hospital birth to unassisted childbirth. Here is the first from Jamine Ojala:

This video is available on My Share Page at One True Media.

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Good Morning America Story on Unassisted Childbirth

I’ve missed blogging too much these past three months, so have decided to come back, well rested and ready to participate in the various discussions around my favorite topics.
Good Morning America has prepared an excellent print article for their web site. The comment section is roaring, and tomorow they plan to play this video during the second hour of the morning broadcast during the turning point section of the show.
Jenny Hatch

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The Hatch Family – Unassisted Homebirth for Husband and Wife!

The Paul Hatch Family: Do-it-Yourself Birthers!
This montage is a collection of photographs from the pregnancies and births of our five children.
Paul and I went from a very mainstream medically oriented couple to a Freebirthing Natural Family during the past nineteen years of our marriage. We promote Unassisted Lotus Birth as the most holistic and natural form of Childbirth available for families today.
And we give birth this way because we believe it is best for the BABY!
Jenny Hatch

Your Body Your Birth CD by Lynn Griesemer

PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: Lynn M. Griesemer, greeze@juno.com
www.unassistedhomebirth.com
COUNTERCULTURAL! INSPIRATIONAL!!
FAIRFAX, VA —- July 31, 2007——Finally – a motivational childbirth CD for expectant mothers and women in the childbearing years! YOUR BODY, YOUR BIRTH: SECRETS FOR A SATISFYING AND SUCCESSFUL BIRTH may be one of the most valuable CDs a woman will own. Obstetricians and hospital personnel are primarily concerned with avoiding a crisis or medical problem, and often do not concern themselves with the personal and emotional aspects of childbirth. For many women, giving birth is one of the most important experiences they will have in their lives and having a satisfying birth is largely ignored by those in the baby business!
This 80-minute CD inspires, encourages and reveals secrets for a rewarding birth experience–one you will cherish for the rest of your life. If you’re pregnant or hoping to become pregnant, you can’t afford NOT to own this CD. To order your copy, visit http://www.unassistedhomebirth.com/YBYB.html (early August) or send a check for $14.95 plus $4.00 shipping to Terra Publishing, 4103 Plaza Lane, Fairfax, VA 22033 or order through Amazon.com beginning in September.)
“ In Your Body, Your Birth, Lynn Griesemer boldly yet gently encourages women to challenge their life-long beliefs and opinions about childbirth. She then beautifully weaves together her personal experiences, intuitive insights, and years of research to present a truly unique and empowering picture of childbirth. Every woman, regardless of where she plans to give birth, can find meaning and inspiration in Lynn’s words.”
Laura Shanley, Author, Boulder, CO
“Your Body, Your Birth, is a profoundly inspirational CD. Lynn, uses her wisdom and experience to craft a uniquely positive and provocative recording, perfect for first-time parents hesitant about facing the unknown path to childbirth.”
Augustine C. Daniels, Midwife, Bend, OR
“I have been listening to the CD and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Superb reading and so nicely paced and pronounced – excellent material so well presented and clear.”
I listened to this CD recently and found it to be an excellet resource for the birthing mother who is getting ready to birth right now today. With up to date, timely information, this CD will help you to learn the right questions to ask first and foremost, yourself, your care giver, and will ultimately give you the tools you need to protect your body through childbirth.
Lynn Griesemer believes that we are at a crossroad with birthing practices. As we quickly approach the day when science blindly pushes all of us into surgery to give birth by cesarean, self actualized women are indeed pulling away from this madness and claiming the birth experience for themselves and their family.
Buy this CD today to help educate yourself with the facts!
Jenny Hatch

Freebirth: A Message to Obstetricians from Jenny Hatch, “Physician Heal THYSELF!!”

FREEBIRTH: A Message to Obstetricians from Childbirth Educator Jenny Hatch

Freebirth, A Story by Blogger Jenny Hatch
In the past few months four obstetrics societies have made public statements about Unassisted Childbirth.
The Canadian Doctors (SOGC):
The Australian and New Zealand Doctors:
The Royal College (RCOG) in the UK:
And in a recent article in the Denver Westword Newspaper
(I was interviewed for this story)
A Spokesperson for ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) claimed freebirth was “dangerous”.
Childbirth goes solo.
By Jared Jacang Maher
Published: May 10, 2007

“According to the guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the organization “strongly opposes” any birth not performed inside a hospital. A spokesman for the ACOG has a one-word assessment of freebirth: “dangerous.”

I have just one message for these doctors, and it is this:

“Physician, heal thyself“

“The moral of the proverb is counsel to prove your trustworthiness with your own affairs before attempting to tell others what they should do.” Continue reading “Freebirth: A Message to Obstetricians from Jenny Hatch, “Physician Heal THYSELF!!”” →