Saying Farewell to Winter Births
Things have been hard around here. Winter in Wyoming is usually fairly brutal, but the last two years have gotten significantly more so....
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Jacqueline George
- Aug 6, 2023
- 5 min
Wild West Birth: What Is The Future Of Midwifery In Wyoming?
I received an email from an out-of-state student midwife today. She is finishing her degree in her current location and weighing whether...
Jacqueline George
- Apr 10, 2023
- 4 min
The Tonic of Wildness: Coming of Age as a Night Creature
I don’t ever remember being afraid of the dark. I remember knowing in my intellectual mind that I should be in the way all humans hold a...
Jacqueline George
- Feb 21, 2023
- 2 min
A Call to Return to Social Childbirth
For the vast majority of women, social childbirth is a safe, supportive and natural option. Within this concept, birth is seen as normal...
Jacqueline George
- Feb 14, 2023
- 2 min
To My Postpartum Body on Valentine’s Day
It has taken me two years to begin to see the beauty in my postpartum body. That vision is still a work in progress, but every day it’s...
Jacqueline George
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
Finding Power in Struggle & Peace in Rest
When we burn, we grow. When we rest, we integrate. It is a beautiful, nuanced dance between expansion and reflection, between energy and...
Jacqueline George
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
Movement is the Essence of a Healthy Birth
I’m sure many of us have seen this scenario: a client has been contracting for many hours, is fully immersed in active labor, and decides...
Jacqueline George
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
Is Inclusive Language Truly "Inclusive?"
Potentially unpopular opinion, but hear me out. Or don’t. I recognize that there are people who won’t like this post and who will choose...
Jacqueline George
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
The Deeper Work of Birth Planning
Much of the time, when we begin the work of birth planning, we often do so considering the things that we don’t want to do or don’t want...
Jacqueline George
- Oct 24, 2022
- 2 min
Musings About Forging My Own Path in Birth Work
Sometimes on the road to finding our truth, we lose people who were more comfortable with who we were when we were still seeking. When...
Jacqueline George
- Sep 29, 2022
- 2 min
A Love Letter to Life, Birth & Death in a Wild Place
This land doesn’t do many favors and it doesn’t cut many breaks. It is harsh and stark, beautiful and vast like the surface of the moon....
Jacqueline George
- Aug 17, 2022
- 1 min
The Three Rs of Childbirth
Penny Simkin most famously described the 3 Rs of Childbirth as “the essence of coping in labor.” While a conscious effort can be made to...
Jacqueline George
- Aug 13, 2022
- 2 min
Riding The Horse Backward: The Spiritual Role of Breech Babies
You may have heard the term "riding the horse backward" to describe someone who does things a little differently. Marches to the beat of...
Jacqueline George
- Aug 13, 2022
- 1 min
The Placenta: Our Very First Birthday Cake
A little bit of fun placenta history for you! The placenta is such a beautiful, sacred organ with its own energy and life force. It used...
Jacqueline George
- Jul 30, 2022
- 2 min
Three Tips for the Immediate Postpartum
If you only remember three things for the immediate postpartum period, remember these: 1) No Chatting: keep conversations quiet and to a...
Jacqueline George
- Jul 30, 2022
- 2 min
The Monkey & The Fish: Navigating the Birth Support Role & Helping Without Hurting
When we attend births, we witness a wide spectrum of emotions and experiences. Sometimes, it can be hard to watch someone as they appear...
Jacqueline George
- Mar 14, 2022
- 3 min
The Third Stage of Labor: Active Versus Expectant Management
The third stage of labor is the time period between the birth of baby and the delivery of the placenta. Commonly, hospital providers...
Jacqueline George
- Mar 6, 2022
- 2 min
What Happens When I’m 10 Centimeters Dilated?
Once your cervix reaches full dilation, you still may not be “ready” to push. A few things are happening even after you reach 10...
Jacqueline George
- Feb 7, 2022
- 7 min
Navigating Labor Land: Advice for Coping in Each Stage of Labor
Recently, a dear friend and client sent me a copy of her birth plan. It was so personal and insightful, and it inspired me to write this...
Jacqueline George
- Jan 3, 2022
- 1 min
Comprehensive Birth Support & Add-On Services
It’s a new year and a new opportunity for me to remind you of the wide variety of services I offer! In addition to planned vaginal birth...
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