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One of the very first books that ever really affected my outlook on life was Of Woman Born by Adrienne Rich. Looking back from where I stand now, as a doula, birth mentor and advocate for those who have survived gender based violence, it had a much bigger impact than I realized at the time…20 [...]

With the defeat (46-71) of the Home Birth Safety Act at the very end of the last legislative session, the Illinois legislature decided that Certified Professional Midwives in Illinois shall remain unlicensed. The Coalition for Illinois Midwifery (CFIM) is re-introducing the bill in the new session and it has a new number, HB2940. In the [...]

Ever look for a collection of LGBTQ-centered birth stories? Then you may have noticed how hard it is to find one! If you’d like to help remedy this situation:

Fabulous Chicago doula, Kristen Ethier, is collecting birth stories from lesbian/queer/gender non-conforming/FTM transgender parents. Send her your stories or re-post this if you know someone who would!

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Check out this excellent blog entry on the Home Birth Safety Act from the Amie Newman at RH Reality Check. We hope to call the bill today. Meanwhile there is a mama in labor for me to get to.

Wish the bill luck, and if you are an Illinoisan look up your rep and call them [...]