Momcast

Home Birth Talk reader and “Birth Junkie Radio” host is having a home birth. You can follow her story at her blog, Momcast. Thanks so much to Leann for sharing her blog with us! I’m sorry not to have linked it earlier!

Jenna’s Home Waterbirth

Thanks so much to Jenna and Doula Rosemary for sharing this lovely montage with the world!

Senator John Loudon (R) of Missouri

Midwifery repeal plan runs afoul
By TIM HOOVER
The Star’s Jefferson City correspondent

JEFFERSON CITY | An attempt Tuesday to repeal legislation to legalize midwifery backfired as the Missouri Senate ended up approving stronger language that would permit the practice. Read more

Josie, a backyard hot tub birth

Breaking news! VBACs at home upheld in Colorado!

Congratulations to the women of Colorado for retaining the right to vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) at home attended by Registered Midwives! The Department of Regulatory Agencies has composed the following rules as a result of testimony provided by midwives, physicians, ICAN representatives, and citizens in December 2006. The written rules reflect the self-directed practices already in place by many of the state’s midwives. Read more

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