Birth with Gloria Lemay: Recent Episodes
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The end of male genital mutilation in North America is within sight. More and more midwives are taking on the duty to speak up for the rights of baby boys to full genital integrity. In this program, birth advocate Gloria Lemay talks about her own journey and experiences finding her voice and learning about the importance of the male foreskin. Not only men are affected by this unnecessary and permanently mutilating surgery. Women's lives are affected by the loss of sensation and resulting sexual dysfunction of the cut male. Join Gloria for an eye opening class on why we need a policy of "Foreskins for Keeps".
When midwives receive insurance and licensure, is there an improvement in services for birthing women. Many states and provinces have attempted to bring midwifery into the medical profession with varying degrees of workability. When a grassroots movement becomes legalized the nature of the movement changes.
Join natural birth advocate Gloria Lemay for a program on the downside of licensure and legalization of midwifery.
Ever needed to just soak in a nice warm bath to soothe the day's aches, pains and worries? Well, that's what women are doing when they immerse themselves in a tub of water to give birth. The weightlessness and freedom of movement reduce the discomfort (pain) of birth by half. Join waterbirth expert Gloria Lemay to find out the inside track on how to create a water birth for yourself and have your baby's arrival be the gentlest process possible.
Cesarean rates in N. America have climbed to over 30% of births. A cesarean is major abdominal surgery which is best avoided for the greatest good of both mother and baby. In this program, we look at the challenges of having a vaginal birth after a cesarean. Join host Gloria Lemay for tricks, tips and resources on how to have a successful VBAC.
This recording of Jeannine giving a workshop on FREEBIRTH Earth Based Midwifery is a treasure. Drawing upon stories of her own experiences as a birthing woman, midwife, and primal therapist. Her message is that birth is the primal foundation upon which our lifelong relational patterns are formed. The program is hosted by Gloria Lemay.
So many women are told that a cesarean was necessary because they had a baby that was too big for their pelvis. In this episode, Gloria Lemay describes the expansive properties of the pregnant pelvis and the way that the baby's head molds to fit through it. Essential information for women planning a vaginal birth after cesarean and for doulas who work to prevent that first surgery.
The expulsion of a first baby from a woman's body is a space in time for much mischief and mishap to occur. Hear natural birth advocate, Gloria Lemay of Vancouver BC Canada, speak about her observations of women giving birth for the first time.