All births are a spiritual experience. Sometimes we just need to have the eyes to see, and ears to hear, to be aware of it. And yes, cesarean births can be just a spiritual as vaginal births. Kirsten shares her sweet thoughts with us. I love that she prayed and asked for a specific […]
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Not long ago, I attended a birth as a doula. Shortly after the baby was born, I heard the doctor quietly say, “that was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.” I was touched by her heartfelt words. I was surprised to hear them knowing that she must have witnessed quite a few births.
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My family recently had the privilege of attending the ground breaking and dedication of land for the Pocatello, Idaho temple. This event was by invitation only, knowing it would not be possible to accommodate all who would want to physically be there. We only received an invitation because our Bishop was unable to attend with
By Levi Mathew Savage She calls no hour of night or day her own Through heat or cold she goes her round alone Here, to bring some mortal into being There, to ease some soul that must be fleeing. She listens earnestly to tales of grief Forgets herself that she may give relief To bodies
Sarah Elizabeth Thomas Beach: Midwifery as a Calling It is true that many early midwives found their profession by necessity with little or no training. Sometimes the nearest neighbor had to do when a baby was on its way. However, in September 1873, President Brigham Young saw the need for women to receive medical training,
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The Gift of Giving Life Review of the Week One of my FAVORITE books I read during pregnancy to prepare! I highly highly recommend it to ANYONE in childbearing years! Helped me feel much more confident, positive and informed going into motherhood. I also loved how it refocused me on the spiritual side of birth
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So, I want to apologize for neglecting the blog. My husband and I were called to serve as the Trek Coordinators for our ward trek to Martin’s Cove, Sixth Crossing and Rocky Ridge this July. We were given a late start, like the Martin and Willie companies and so we have been a little busy.
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The Gift of Giving Life Review of the Week I wish I had had this book when I was expecting my first child and I am so grateful to have it now that I’m expecting my fourth. Outside of the Scriptures I have never read a more spiritual book that touched my heart, mind, and
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The Midwife: A Biography of Laurine Ekstrom Kingston By Victoria Burgess Salt Lake City, Utah: Signature Books 2012 I don’t know if anyone else out there loves reading midwife memoirs but I do. I noticed this biography of Laurine Ekstrom Kingston on kindle and decided to give it a try. The book is broken up
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I am so glad your mother gave you the gift of life. I am so glad you exist. And every day that you choose to keep going is a gift to humanity and yourself.
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