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Tag: Childbirth

0 Communities Ethics

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Nov

Cindy Scarr recounts the heartbreaking experience of discovering her newborn son had Down syndrome shortly after his birth.

0 Philosophy Education

Mind Over Matter

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Aug

Exploring the profound connection between mind and body, the article emphasizes how our thoughts, beliefs, and expectations can shape our physical and emotional experiences.

0 Gender/Identity History

To Feel or Not to Feel

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jul

Cindy Scarr's exploration of the complexities surrounding epidural use during childbirth highlights both the historical transformations and ongoing debates over pain relief in labor.

0 Communities Ethics

She Delivered 18,000 Babies, But Few Know the Full Story

Living Lchaim · 30 Apr

In an emotional interview, Dr. Jessica Jacob, an accomplished OBGYN, reflects on her prolific career of delivering over 18,000 babies while tackling the personal sacrifices involved in such a demanding profession.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Meet Shevy Lowinger

Sharona in Mishpacha · 21 May 2024

Shevy Lowinger, a mother initially working from home, unexpectedly became a doula after attending a training session and subsequently assisting a friend during labor.

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In America, motherhood is dominated by a patriarchal medical industry — can Jewish tradition show the way forward?

ALanger in Forward · 10 Aug 2023

Allison Yarrow, author of Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood, discusses how the patriarchal medical industry in America has taken control over the birthing process, focusing on cost incentives rather than evidence-based care.

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The Rise of Mommy Doulas

Esther Levy Chehebar in Tablet · 11 Jan 2021

The article discusses the rise of "mommy doulas" among Jewish women, who enroll in doula training workshops to support their daughters or daughters-in-law during childbirth.

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The Song of Sirens

Tamara Mann Tweel in Tablet · 11 Dec 2020

The author reflects on their experience of giving birth during the COVID-19 outbreak in New York City.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Losing My Daughter

Adam Burnat in Tablet · 26 Jun 2017

The author recounts the harrowing experience of his wife going into premature labor at just 23 weeks and three days, resulting in their extremely premature daughter being born weighing only 1 pound.