Check out the heart that showed up in my first batch of brownies made from scratch. It’s like they knew Valentine’s day was right around the corner (oh, and how much I love brownies too)! :) Seriously, I didn’t alter the brownies or the photo at all. This is how they came out of the oven. Jody declared them “Valentine’s brownies” and I said, “I have to take a picture of that!”

More Wordless Wednesday.

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Today I’m writing over at BlogHer about the recent statement by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reiterating their stance opposing home birth and Certified Professional Midwives. The ACOG suggests that women are choosing to birth at home because it’s “fashionable” and “trendy” and accuse moms of placing the birth experience over the health of their baby. They say home birth is unsafe and fail to acknowledge rigorous scientific studies (and current practices in other countries) proving the contrary, that midwifery and home birth are safe practices. In other words, instead of being an advocate for women’s health (as they claim they are), they do a nice job of perpetuating FUD - Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt.

The truth is the ACOG is getting nervous because women are talking, thinking and questioning the status quo.

I hope you will head on over to BlogHer to read my thoughts and detailed research on this subject.

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