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Mother Nature's Plan for a Co-Creative World

by Carrie Lee | June 2, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Witnessing the birth of a child is like witnessing anything in nature do it’s thing. It’s in these extraordinarily ordinary moments when life truly makes sense. … Read More»

Changing Birth Changes Everything

by Carrie Lee | May 23, 2012 at 10:48 AM

The other day I got to watch birth happen. I got to watch a woman pull up all the strength inside of her and use it to bring a newborn child into the world. … Read More»

These Waters Run Deep - Going International with My Work

by LatiNegra | November 28, 2011 at 3:10 PM

I have been invited to join Ayiti Resurrect’s 2nd delegation to Haiti. … Read More»

I will not die giving birth

by Darcey | November 10, 2010 at 11:06 AM

When I was in labour with our youngest daughter this past July, we went ahead as planned to have her born at home with the assistance of our midwives. … Read More»

About Childbirth

by dg.vegas | September 21, 2010 at 9:45 AM

New Year's Eve 2008, I found out i was expecting, certanly not a news i expected, but nontheless that filled me with a sense of accomplishment as if was fnally happening what i had long dreamed and lo … Read More»

my neighbors -- two baby pigeons and their mom

by noreens | September 11, 2010 at 11:47 PM

Just wanted to share these photos of two pigeons that were born on my window sill. I wish I had taken a picture of them the first day they came to life. … Read More»

Birth Stories From Haiti: Rounds in Hinche Hospital

by aerlyn | July 28, 2010 at 10:45 AM

Friday~Woke up this morning with puffy eyes, a sense of dehydration, and itchy alligator prickly rash skin. Ugh. It is cooler today, which means it is about 75 at 6:30 in the morning. … Read More»

Traditional Birth Attendants in Haiti

by aerlyn | June 29, 2010 at 4:31 PM | Poto Fanm+Fi: Rebuilding Haiti Community Forum

We have applied for a Grant for Change--it is a contest in part, and we need help to qualify by collecting votes. … Read More»

Need: Grant for Change: Help us work with women in Haiti by taking a moment to vote for our project.

by aerlyn | June 27, 2010 at 10:07 PM | Funding

Hello, We, Aisha and I, recently returned from working in Haiti in a Maternity clinic. We raised all of our money to get there. Now, we are hoping to go back! … Read More»

Arrival: Stepping into Haiti

by aerlyn | June 27, 2010 at 2:51 PM

In Haiti! … Read More»