Posts by Bini Birth
Feeling at Home at a Hospital Birth
By Carson Meyer, DONA Certified Birth Doula In the 1920’s, childbirth in the United States moved from the home to the hospital. By the 1960’s more than 95% of women were giving birth in hospitals where they were treated as high-risk patients. Unnecessary Caesareans, profuse intervention and sedation were all commonplace, often causing more harm…
Read More8 Steps to a Joyful Transition into Parenthood
By Ana Paula Markel, Founder of Bini Birth It can be confusing to discern through the many advices (solicited or not) you receive when expecting a baby. In my years as an educator and doula, I have seen people thrive and struggle and I have come to the conclusion that becoming a parent involves deep…
Read MoreMissing the Milestone
Today my 6 month old son sat in a swing for the first time. And he loved it. Or so I heard. I wasn’t there. I was home working. It’s at these moments when I feel such an overwhelming anger at our babysitter, that, mind you, I can never actually express to her (because I’m…
Read MoreFrom Breast to Plate
Over the next few months, I want to share with you some insights and ideas about how to transition our babies from breast or formula feeding to purees and finger food. Each baby is ready to start their journey at different times. In my case, my daughter wasn’t exhibiting cues that she was ready for…
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