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How to Raise
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The Vaccine
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Ina May's
Guide to
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Gaskin
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Check Out These Great Websites
- The Tatia Oden French Memorial Foundation: dedicated to empowering women, specifically in the area of childbirth and pregnancy.
- The International Center For Traditional Childbirth (ICTC) - a non-profit, culturally diverse, pregnancy support, health promotion and training organization.
- Virginia Birthing Freedom: peace on earth begins with birth . . . "perseverance furthers."Citizens for Midwifery – the only national consumer-based group promoting the Midwives Model of Care!
Articles of Interest
- "SAFETY OF ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO CHILDBIRTH" - research has suggested that the "medicalization of childbirth and the move of childbirth from home to the hospital might not have improved the outcomes for these low risk pregnancies" which constitute 60-80% of all pregnancies
Natural Childbirth Nov 18, 2008 09:36AM Of all the choices that parents can make surrounding birthing options, none is more permanent or devastating than routine infant circumcision which is usually done for cultural, cosmetic or religious reasons. It is permanent, mutilates your helpless little boy, is a human rights violation, is not the parent’s choice (unless you think it is [...] Jul 06, 2007 05:04AM Newborn Baby Eye Drops Explained Author: Tom Sample
Shortly after your baby is born, the nurse will probably take your baby to a warming table where they clean up your baby a little bit, weigh and measure him, and bring him back to you. When he comes back though you will probably notice that his eyes look wet or greasy. This [...] Nov 13, 2008 03:18PM Generally speaking, when homebirth is covered in the media, it is usually with a condescending attitude or outright horror at the “risks” that women take for a homebirth. As many of us now know, that is nonsense and it appears that the trend of homebirth for well screened, low risk women is on [...] Jul 05, 2007 05:59AM Emergency Childbirth: Why You Need To Know What To Do Author: Anne Childs
When it comes to childbirth, most women are able to make it to the emergency room or their prearranged birthing centers; however not all are. While there is a good chance that you will make it to your intended destination before your baby arrives, what would you do if you couldn’t make it? [...] Jul 04, 2007 06:06AM Author: Nicky Pilkington
Once upon a time, women’s only childbirth option was to give birth at home. As medicine evolved, doctors’ offices and hospitals became the norm for labor and delivery which created an entire industry but not necessarily to the benefit of women and children.
Rural communities remained isolated from modern facilities and midwives took [...] Jul 03, 2007 06:29AM Since ancestral times, different cultures showed off different customs and beliefs around the miracle of life that birthing means. Birth has been also associated to fertility of the earth, and is the symbol of construction that rules the universe.
In Egypt, mortality of both babies and pregnant women were regarded so high that a plea for [...] Jul 02, 2007 06:33AM How to Prevent Cesarean Delivery Author: Kara Spencer, LMT, CD
A Cesarean section is major abdominal surgery performed in order to deliver a baby from its mother, through an incision in her abdomen. Cesareans are a vital emergency surgery for mothers and babies who are at severe risk. However, C-sections are on the rise in US and around the world, and [...]
Nov 18, 2008 09:36AM
Natural Pregnancy
Nov 11, 2008 08:12AM
Nov 11, 2008 08:12AM
Phthalates in Utero Cause Genital Defects in Boys
Here is one more reason to watch what you put on your skin during pregnancy. A new animal study has found that phthalate exposure in utero increases the likelihood of a genital defect in baby boys. The genital defect, called hypospadias, occurs when the baby boy’s urethra exits the underside of the [...]
Jun 21, 2007 07:37PM
Video: Prenatal Yoga: Standing Cat Cow
FITMOM? PRENATAL YOGA - STANDING CAT COW This is another great prenatal yoga video clip of the standing cat cow pose with arm extesions. Bookmark this page to practice daily throughout your pregnancy.
Jun 19, 2007 07:33PM
Benefits of Pilates DVD, Video or Class for Pregnancy
Pilates is the best exercise during pregnancy because it strengthens the most important muscles women will use during pregnancy and labor. Pregnant pilates exercises builds abdominal, back and pelvic muscles that supports more comfortable pregnancies and deliveries. Pilates is famous for helping new moms get their figures back. Pregnant pilates exercises are much preferred [...]
Jun 18, 2007 07:20PM
Those Miraculous Pregnancy Months
Month One By the time you miss your period and find out that you are actually pregnant, a tiny embryo that will become your baby has formed and begins growing at an incredibly rapid rate. In fact, the embryo is now 10,000 times larger than a single fertilized egg. The placenta, baby’s heart, spinal cord, [...]
Jun 15, 2007 07:18PM
Dangers Of Drinking During Pregnancy
In 1968 French medical researchers identified a collection of abnormalities in children born to alcoholic mothers. These abnormalities came to be known collectively as the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). The defects associated with FAS are caused when alcohol drunk by the mother crosses the placenta, enters the unborn child’s bloodstream, and interferes with normal biological [...]
Jun 14, 2007 07:12PM
Pregnancy is probably the most sensitive period in a woman’s life. You carry the responsibility of another life within you. This in itself can be the primary cause of anxiety during pregnancy and can be very difficult to avoid. While pregnant, you undergo many inevitable biological and psychological changes, but the eternal [...]
Jun 11, 2007 07:10PM
Simple Remedies For Common Maternity Maladies
Mood swings, fatigue, nausea, backaches, sore breasts. If you are in your first trimester, it is entirely possible you can relate to all of these, and probably more. Although some (few) women get through pregnancy with very little symptoms, it is most likely you will experience at least a little pain along the way. HCG is [...]
Natural Parenting
Nov 19, 2008 10:25AM
Nov 19, 2008 10:16AM
For those of you who are not aware of the controversy, Motrin put out an online “ad” which in all likelihood was simply a publicity stunt, which basically mocked babywearing. The ad would appeal to more mainstream parents who have a preference for strollers and a more detached parenting styles, but feel compelled to [...]
Jul 08, 2007 05:01PM
Autism and Environmental Triggers
Autism spectrum disorders are an ever increasing problem in the developed world, being the most prevalent developmental disorders by far. Currently more than 1 in 200 children are believed to be afflicted, and this could mean as many as 1 in 100 boys, as they are more widely affected than girls. The numbers continue to [...]
Nov 13, 2008 01:32PM
International Babywearing Week, Nov. 12-18, 2008
Babywearing International, Inc. has joined forces with the premiere babywearing resource on the web, www.TheBabyWearer.com to jointly present Celebrate Babywearing: International Babywearing Week 2008! Visit http://babywearinginternational.org for Award Nominations (general awards nominations closed on Nov 7 but there are still some top award nominations still active) Children’s coloring contest Local groups and activities
Jul 08, 2007 12:33PM
12 Safety Devices To Protect Your Children About 2-1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented - by using simple child safety devices on the market today. Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent [...]
Jul 07, 2007 12:32PM
Are you one of the increasing numbers of women experiencing unbearable nipple pain because of breastfeeding? Did you know that 83% of new mothers experience varying degrees of nipple pain and trauma as well as other lactation problems? Don’t worry, you are not alone. These problems are thought to be due to the teaching of [...]
Jul 06, 2007 12:30PM
Having children doesn’t have to be as expensive as it seems. The expression, “Hindsight is 20/20″ definitely applies to having children. We have learned a lot since having our first child (of three) and these tips come from practical experience as parents, NOT from the overpriced expectations placed upon us by manufacturers. Had I known [...]
Jul 05, 2007 12:28PM
A Guide to Baby Carriers and Slings
Author: Anne Dhir So you have decided to buy a sling to carry your baby? Welcome to the wonderful world of baby wearing. The next question is what type of sling will you choose? What are the differences? This article will guide you through the vast array of baby carriers that are now on the market. Wraparound [...]
Natural Health
Nov 10, 2008 02:54PM
Jul 16, 2007 08:23PM
Energy Management - Stop feeling tired, overwhelmed and drained - Part 2 Read Part One by Erika Gombosova Today I’m going to focus on solutions, solutions, solutions. I want to provide you with tools, resources, and ways to take charge of your life and of your energy. Way too many times I see people waiting for a solution [...]
Jul 16, 2007 08:14PM
Have More Energy - Stop feeling tired, overwhelmed and drained - Part 1 Read Part 2 by Erika Gombosova I hope that reading the title of this article got your attention. We are going to talk about energy management. You heard it right: I have used the big word ENERGY. I know you are probably thinking to yourself [...]
Jul 14, 2007 02:23PM
by Foras Aje For those seeking to lower their cholesterol and to lose weight, an obvious dietary choice would be vegetarian meals that are low in fat. The great thing about these meals is that one need not worry excessively about measurements, calories etc, since most of the ingredients are low-fat. Even in the case of the [...]
Nov 10, 2008 02:54PM
It is that time of year again and we are bombarded everywhere we go with the message “not to forget to get the flu vaccine“. First of all we have to recognize that any group that has the marketing power to advertise so extensively must have some seriously financial gain to be had. Even [...]
Jul 13, 2007 02:21PM
EDTA Chelation Therapy Could Save Your Life
by Paul Crantz I’m always on the lookout for nutrients, foods and lifestyle information that will make our bodies and minds healthier and our lives happier, but this little gem has escaped my radar so far, and I suspect that mainstream awareness needs to be raised, starting now! This is about a simple and inexpensive synthetic [...]
Jul 12, 2007 02:20PM
by Foras Aje From improved sleep, to anti-aging benefits, to improved health and vitality raw, vegan eating methods are becoming more and more popular and in demand and with good reason. Perhaps nothing comes closer to the most natural way for us to eat a a raw, vegan diet. Perhaps this is because the [...]
Jul 11, 2007 02:16PM
Colon Healthy Recipes And Foods
Having a healthy colon is the key to long term health and finding good colon healthy recipes is one way to help keep your body healthy. While it might be difficult to actually locate recipes that are labeled to be healthy for the colon, you can learn to recognize them by the ingredients that [...]
Natural Living
Nov 10, 2008 02:55AM
Jul 17, 2007 10:12PM
Google Promotes Development Of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
Google.org, the charitable arm of search engine Internet company Google recently launched a campaign aimed at the development of plug-in hybrid vehicles. This is in connection with Google.org’s mission of “helping with global poverty, energy, and environment”. The new initiative towards the protection of the environment is called the RechargeIT program. Under the said campaign, [...]
Jul 16, 2007 10:06PM
Eco-friendly Flooring Options That Will Wow You
If you’re remodeling your home, or building your dream home from scratch (lucky you!), installing a brand new floor might be on your list. There are many flooring materials to choose from, each with different pros, cons, and looks. If you are trying to live green (make environmentally friendly remodeling choices), you may want [...]
Jul 16, 2007 07:51PM
>Composting is easy as long as you have the right materials and equipment, but did you know that even the worms are composting’s best friend? Vermicomposting or vermiculture is essentially the process of composting with the use of worms and their castings (i.e., worm waste). An easy and fun way to compost for your garden [...]
Nov 10, 2008 02:55AM
Did you know that the EPA not only considers indoor air to be much more polluted than outdoor air, but it is one of the top 5 human health concerns? It is no wonder when you consider that most homes contain toxin soaked carpeting, formaldehyde soaked particleboard, toxic household cleaning supplies, PVC, offgassing, dry cleaning, [...]
Jul 15, 2007 10:05PM
Feng Shui Your Kitchen - Top 10 Tips
For those who are not familiar with the meaning of “feng shui“, it literally translates to mean “wind and water.” Feng Shui is about how the “chi”, or the energy of the life force, flows around us and influences our lives. The main aspect of this energy is that it should be in balance. There [...]
Jul 13, 2007 10:00PM
10 Techniques for Spiritual Alignment
by Jason Randhawa The New Earth exists within you right now. In order to experience a New Earth you must align with its “high” vibrational frequency. Here are 10 easy techniques to help you accomplish this: 1. Trust that you will always be looked after. Act as if there is an infinite non-physical world [...]
Jul 12, 2007 09:59PM
UV, Ionic and HEPA Air Purifier
by Mary Coyle Curtains, couches, and carpets - could these possibly be common sources of air pollution? While many would quickly answer no, these porous household furnishings can and do contribute largely to air pollution that, according to the American Lung Association, eighty-seven percent of Americans fail to consider: the pollution of indoor air. In [...]
Midwifery Today Online
Mon, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
Nov 11, 2008 01:00AM
Midwifery Today E-News, 10:23, November 5, 2008, Herpes
Midwifery Today E-News Issue 10:23 is now online. "When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us." This Quote of the Week is from Helen Keller. "Herpes" is the theme of the current issue of Midwifery Today E-News. "The primary (first) outbreak of herpes simplex virus II (HSV II) is usually the most painful and widespread. It is also the primary outbreak that can most damage the nervous system of the fetus/newborn."
Nov 11, 2008 01:00AM
Craniosacral Therapy in the Midwifery Model of Care
Article by Kara Maia Spencer: "Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive and powerful hands-on therapy that benefits whole body health, treats a multitude of conditions and is effective for infants, children and adults." This is an article excerpt from Midwifery Today magazine, Autumn 2008.
Nov 11, 2008 01:00AM
STOP THE SILENCE - TALK AROUND THE CLOCK: AN ONLINE MARATHON TO STOP CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Online Event: On November 19, 2008, at 1 pm EST the first annual marathon "Talk Around The Clock" will be launched on http://www.talktostop.com. The goal is to increase awareness, educate for prevention, and celebrate survivors of child sexual abuse. We hope to educate, enlighten and entertain you for 24 hours with poetry, art, music and informative presentations virtually from around the world.
Oct 27, 2008 01:00AM
Midwifery Today E-News, 10:22, October 22, 2008, Midwifery and the Law
Midwifery Today E-News Issue 10:22 is now online. "Midwifery and the Law" is the theme of the current issue of Midwifery Today E-News. "Being in jail is the same for a midwife as being out of jail...You sit around and listen to women tell their birth stories." Midwifery and the Law is the theme of the current issue of Midwifery Today E-News. Send in your response to the Question of the Week about Meconium-stained Amniotic Fluid. Read responses about Billing for C-section and Prenatal Supplement Reaction.
Oct 27, 2008 01:00AM
Discover the art, the essence and the basics of midwifery care
Conference: Midwifery Today conference in Eugene, Oregon, in March 2009. Attend the full-day Beginning Midwifery workshop and be inspired by the wisdom and love of experienced teachers. Sections include Prenatal Care, Normal Labor Physiology, Emotional Issues in Labor and Finding a Mentor or Apprenticeship. This class is for the aspiring and beginning midwife.
Oct 21, 2008 01:00AM
Midwifery Today conference in Copenhagen, Denmark
Conference: Midwifery Today conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, 13-17 May 2009. The full conference program is now online. Download the Conference Program, Registration Form in PDF format.
Oct 21, 2008 01:00AM
Midwives Honor the Sensuality of Pregnancy and Birth
Article by Shafia M. Monroe: "People have often said to me, "You must really love babies to be a midwife.' And 'Wow, how you can stand all that blood?' Of course midwives love babies. We work hard to provide care to ensure that a woman has a healthy pregnancy and thus a vigorous baby. But in actuality, midwives love women. We love to see them happy during their pregnancy, supported during their labor, honored in birth, sustained while breastfeeding and nurtured as new mothers." This is an article excerpt from Midwifery Today magazine, Autumn 2008.
Copyright (c) 2008, Midwifery Today, Inc. All rights reserved.
Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:02:58 GMT
Nov 19, 2008 05:02PM
Health Tip: Is Your Child More Prone to Ear Infections? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Ear infections are common in children, and may occur for a variety of reasons.
Nov 19, 2008 05:02PM
Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Bickering parents and poor caregiver relationships each increase levels of the stress hormone cortisol in children, new studies say.
Nov 19, 2008 04:14PM
Fast-food ad ban could cut child obesity: U.S. study (Reuters)
Reuters - Banning fast-food advertising on television in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, researchers said on Wednesday.
Nov 19, 2008 03:58PM
Smoking while pregnant harms baby's blood vessels (Reuters)
Reuters - Women who smoke during pregnancy may cause permanent blood vessel damage in their children that may become evident as early as young adulthood and raise the risk for heart attack and stroke, Dutch investigators reported today.
Nov 19, 2008 10:14AM
EU school children to get free fruit (AFP)
AFP - School pupils throughout Europe will soon be offered free fruit every week under an EU initiative agreed Wednesday to improve children's health and tackle obesity.
Nov 18, 2008 09:48PM
Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Women whose mothers consumed canola oil during pregnancy and breast-feeding may be less likely to develop breast cancer than those whose mothers consumed corn oil, a new study suggests.
Nov 18, 2008 09:48PM
Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Women who get pregnant after having weight-loss surgery have a lower risk of maternal and newborn complications than pregnant women who are obese, according to U.S. researchers who analyzed 75 studies.
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Natural Family Awareness
Jun 25, 2008 01:20PM
Jun 19, 2008 10:52AM
Here is a form to print out and bring with you to your pediatrician’s office if you are going to refuse vaccinations: http://www.vaclib.org/letters/RefuseVaccines1.pdf The one they may have there for you to sign is NOT in your best interest. Click here to read why: http://www.vaclib.org/legal/donotsign.htm
Everything EWG
Nov 19, 2008 05:04PM
Nov 19, 2008 07:00AM
Food and Fuel Debate Starts Anew Despite Falling Commodity Prices
Nov 19, 2008 07:00AM
Food Costs, Weak Economy Raise Concerns About Ethanol
FDA Consumer Health Information Updates
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:51:00 GMT
Nov 17, 2008 07:51AM
Beware of Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators
As part of a fraudulent scheme to extort money, callers have falsely identified themselves as "FDA special agents" or other FDA officials.
Nov 05, 2008 12:33PM
Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays
FDA gives consumers practical food safety tips to help prevent foodborne illness.
Oct 29, 2008 12:05PM
Mexican Vanilla With Coumarin: No Bargain
Beware of Mexican vanilla that contains coumarin, a toxic substance banned in the United States.
Oct 28, 2008 08:20AM
FDA Warns Bayer About Two Unapproved Aspirin Products
FDA has sent warning letters to Bayer HealthCare regarding two over-the-counter products that combine aspirin with a dietary supplement into a single pill.
Oct 22, 2008 08:58AM
Using Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products in Children
FDA supports the voluntary actions of drug manufacturers to better inform consumers about the safe and effective use of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines in children.
Oct 20, 2008 05:20AM
Safety Concerns and Labeling Changes for Psoriasis Drug Raptiva
FDA has received reports of serious infections leading to hospitalizations and deaths in people who use Raptiva.
Oct 16, 2008 07:05AM
Improper Use of Decorative Contacts May Haunt You
Halloween is a good time to remind people that improper use of non-prescription decorative contact lenses may harm your vision
