before she decided on home birth. I’m just assisting her.” He would not answer any questions I had concerning his procedure. He refused to share his knowledge with a person who didn’t exist under the medical umbrella. But the end result was positive; the mother and babies left in good spirits and health the next day. A successful conclusion to the birth is always the objective, the reward, no matter what happens along the way. Pike Place Cinema. in the public market 622=2552 •To subscribe send your •name, address (with zip) •and $5 to: • CSQ • 2522 SE Clinton • Portland, OR97202 • we love you.... SHnu’s Rosco Louie Gallery 87 S. Washington St. Seattle, WA 98104 206-682-5228 34 Clinton St. Quarterly Many like this doctor don’t want women to see the capacity in themselves — that power. They want that power for themselves. Fifty percent of all births done in this country in 1910 were assisted by midwives. So there has been an eradication of nonlicensed, women healers. But there is a resurgent, grassroots movement to return birth to the home where it originated and belongs. ■ RED & BLACK BOOKS Seattle's Oldest Independent Progressive Bookstore Books, Records. T-Shirts Cards, Magazines. Buttons Newspapers. Posters Bumper Stickers Hours, 10-10 M -F/11-11SAT/12-7 SUN 524 - 15th A venue East 322-READ Mexican Cuisine of the Yucatan EL CAFE Savour our Authentic SauceA 5020 Roosevelt Way N.E. 522-9805 Walk across from the Seven Gables
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