Nature of Birth

06/20/2012

We’ve all heard that, right? What the misleading misnomer, but more importantly, such an emotional B***y Trap, since it leads Babes to feel the need to supplement or pump, and if it’s not something she’s already doing, it can open the window to such an onslaught of struggles — but it can feel like n...

06/20/2012

pretty impressive stuff ~

06/14/2012

Penny Simkin demonstrates why the baby's umbilical cord should not be routinely clamped and cut immediately following birth

06/07/2012

Some good info in here

When you go to the doctor’s for your prenatal checkup, the nurse will weigh you, take a urine sample, check your blood pressure and your pulse, as well as ask you a series of questions. We un...

05/24/2012

Some great info here

1. Learn about and use Laid-back breastfeeding technique. This approach taps into your baby’s feeding instincts. Your baby is capable of latching and feeding well at the breast. 2. Have a li...

05/22/2012

Don't just trust a label because of it's "brand" name- read and know what you are using on your little ones.

A consumer advocacy group is taking aim at Johnson and Johnson for failing to remove a cancer-causing chemical from its baby shampoo two years after it was first pressured to do so.

05/19/2012

I cant help but agree lol

Please read this special warning about doulas!

05/08/2012

routine with OB's but not necessary. You can say no~

Vaginal Exams (VEs) are a common way for the OB to determine how labor is progressing. Once the cervix has opened 10cm, it is assumed that the m...

04/21/2012

Those of you who know me - know that I support a women's right to birth where and how she likes- Women should have that right and the professional and educated midwifes who help them should be able to do so without fear of persecution. Please read and if in your heart you know this is wrong please sign. Thank you

Hungary has legalized home birth, yet midwives who attended home births before legalization have been harshly imprisoned. On February 10th, 2012, the...

04/10/2012

There are many wonderful benefits to giving birth at home. There is nothing like laboring in your own space. Being able to move, eat, be in the shower, and in any position you want to be in during labor and delivery. You can find information all over the internet, and in my own home VBAC birth st...

04/03/2012

Some good info for those nursing mamas out there~

Baby-Led Weaning (Baby Led Eating) is the no fuss, no mush way of weaning your baby on to solid food. Join our community to share the journey.

03/30/2012

It is important to be sure you are doing this right-

http://www.hipdysplasia.org/Developmental-Dysplasia-Of-The-Hip/Hip-Healthy-Swaddling/Default.aspx Are you swaddling your baby properly? Improper swaddling ma...