Jennifer-- I didn't have time this morning to read the whole post, but what I saw of the first few paragraphs is very well done! And needs to be said. thanks,...
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Lindsey
lsplumer
Dec 1, 2010 9:39 pm
Rock on and Amen, Jennifer! I have wanted to take on some of the detractors of birth trauma in such an organized, thoughtful way and I just don't think I could...
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vickyreichert
Dec 2, 2010 3:35 am
Hello all! I just discovered Solace for Mothers, and I'd love to be part of your ongoing conversation. I am a therapist in private practice in Cambridge, MA,...
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jenneology
jenneologylds
Dec 3, 2010 9:51 am
Welcome Vicky! Are you on our therapist directory yet? Please send your business info, your experience working with trauma, credentials, etc and we'll get you...
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jenneology
jenneologylds
Dec 14, 2010 7:50 am
How did it go? I know it was Dec 4. Tell us about it. What worked well? What was the response? What do you think you would do differently next time? Did Sharon...
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Lindsey Plumer Lmft
lsplumer
Dec 15, 2010 1:58 pm
Hello! Thank you for asking it went really well! It was nice to have a mix of caregivers and moms. Each caregiver had their own personal "stuff" around a...
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jenneology
jenneologylds
Dec 15, 2010 8:22 pm
One idea for avoiding the public sharing of provider names is refer everyone to The Birth Survey where they can give complete feedback on their provider's...
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Lindsey Plumer Lmft
lsplumer
Dec 16, 2010 2:51 pm
I did let her know prior to the workshop there should be no name sharing during the workshop but they were free to share afterwards. Here are my concerns: 1....
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jenneology
jenneologylds
Dec 16, 2010 10:34 pm
Good for you. I'm glad you have ways that the information about providers can be called out without personally attacking during the meeting. Thank you for...
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womynwyz1
Dec 17, 2010 10:04 am
Yes, I agree, thanks for your sensitivity to the issue of provider identity. Much as I want to see abuse and abusers outed, I often have to remind myself that...
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jengadoua
Dec 17, 2010 6:03 pm
Hello there! I'm a new member. I was referred to this group. I am a L&D registered nurse of 9+ years. Pregnancy and birth is my passion. I'm also halfway...
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jenneology
jenneologylds
Dec 17, 2010 7:37 pm
Jen, welcome. I'm glad you joined. Our intention with this group here is to discuss ways that we can stop and/or hold providers accountable for the trauma they...
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jenneology
jenneologylds
Dec 17, 2010 7:46 pm
This is a clueless question, but how do you propose a law that is adopted on a federal level? I'd like to start a petition showing support that the United...
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Heidi Koss
heidikoss
Dec 17, 2010 11:55 pm
Welcome Jen! Heidi Koss, MA, LMHCA Psychotherapist, private practice; www.heidikoss.com Executive Director, Postpartum Support International of WA; ...
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Maddy Oden
momoden...
Dec 18, 2010 1:05 pm
Yes. You need to get your congress person to create it and put it on the floor. depending on the exact focus of the bill you could also start at the state...
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graysmommy2000
Dec 18, 2010 5:06 pm
Hi! My name is Mary & I am a birth/postpartum doula, breastfeeding educator & childbirth educator in North Texas. I have 3 children...all boys...and have...
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jenneology
jenneologylds
Dec 19, 2010 11:14 am
Let's talk after the Christmas or New Years, Maddy. Mornings or afternoons are best for me and any day works. How does the week of the 3rd look for you? Jenne...
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Katie the Baby Lady
mrsrubthebelly
Dec 19, 2010 2:59 pm
I'd love to be in on this conversation! I've got a meeting set up (after the new year) with a green state representative in Missouri to request a law similar...
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Unnecesarean
unnecesarean...
Dec 19, 2010 4:55 pm
Hi Jenne, et. al., Here is the full text of the op-ed piece in the IJOG for reference. Jill...
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jenneology
jenneologylds
Dec 19, 2010 11:51 pm
Thank you for attaching this, Jill. The sad news is that I can't figure out for the life of me how to open the attachment. Tricky, yahoo groups... If you want...
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Maddy Oden
momoden...
Dec 19, 2010 11:52 pm
Week of 3rd is good, M-Thur. most any time. give me a time and date. M...
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Maddy Oden
momoden...
Dec 19, 2010 11:53 pm
ok, let's make this happen the first wk in Jan. Maddy...
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jenneology
jenneologylds
Dec 20, 2010 1:12 am
How about January 3rd at 3 pm? Katie, yes, please join us on the call. You might have the Congressperson that will like to be a co-sponsor of it. Can you do...
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Maddy Oden
momoden...
Dec 20, 2010 1:33 am
Jan 3 at 3pm works for me. just send me the call in numbers. I have a free conference call hook up if you don t have one. let me know and I set it up. M...
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jenneology
jenneologylds
Dec 20, 2010 2:33 am
Great! We can use this call-in number: Conference Dial-in Number: (218) 339-4600 Participant Access Code: 408936# Talk to you then! Jenne...
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Maddy Oden
momoden...
Dec 20, 2010 1:24 pm
Jenne: is that 3pm PST? Maddy...
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mrsrubthebelly
Dec 20, 2010 5:55 pm
That's great! I'm putting it down in my calendar now. Unfortunately that's the day of the inauguration for my rep, but as of right now, she's all ears. Katie...
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jenneology
jenneologylds
Dec 21, 2010 6:24 pm
Yes, Pacific....
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gratefuldoula
Jan 1, 2011 7:36 pm
Hello everyone - My name is Angie Dobbins-Frisbie - I am a birth and postpartum doula, a postpartum doula trainer, and a childbirth educator, ICEA certified...
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Sharon Storton
sharonstorton
Jan 2, 2011 6:06 pm
Hi Angie: Its great to have you here! It sounds like you will have a lot to add to the thinking on this group. Can you say a bit more about your trauma ...
