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Dare, Dream, Do . . . available now
Today “Dare, Dream Do. Remarkable Things Happen when you Dare to Dream” by Whitney Johnson is being released. I am axiously awaiting my copy and excited to renew the passion and purpose connected with my own dreams and life’s work. … Continue reading
Skin-to-skin becomes hospital policy. . . (changing the world through the internet)
How can we share the benefits of skin-to-skin contact with new moms? This is a topic I feel very strongly about. It is very important, regardless of a woman’s birth preferences or other interventions. I have blogged about it and … Continue reading
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Tagged birth choices, birth place, cesarean, kangaroo care, newborn, skin to skin
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whys vs. hows
Recently, I came across a study that linked breastfeeding to lower rates of ADD and considered whether to post it on Facebook. One of the questions that came to mind was, “is this going to help those who read my … Continue reading
The Best Start for Your Birth Winner is . . .
Brandi Nabors!! Congratulations to Brandi, who is currently preparing herself for the birth of her second child. It was so fun to have Brandi on the call and get to tell her myself that she was the winner. In her entry … Continue reading
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Tagged best start for your birth, birth, pregancy
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Did you miss it? . . . Don’t miss out!
Yesterday, I connected with some amazing ladies (if there were gentlemen, forgive me, but you didn’t speak up during the discussion portion) during my first conference call. We talked about what it means to “Birth Smart”, what individualized maternity care … Continue reading
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“Best Start for your Birth” Giveaway!!!
I am very excited to offer a special giveaway this month! I call it the “Best Start for your Birth Package“. It’s a new product that I have created and will soon make available. This product was born when I really … Continue reading
Posted in books, offers, prepare your mind
Tagged birth, giveaway, penny simkin, pregnancy
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Move over “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” . . .
“What to expect when you’re expecting” is a great title . . . and the book has become a childbirth classic. I read it myself eight years ago. I’m just glad it’s not the only thing I read. I don’t … Continue reading
FREE Book Giveaway ~ We have a winner!
Congratulations to Michelle McGee who is the winner of our book giveaway! She is currently preparing for a homebirth for her second baby and I wish her all the best. Happy reading Michelle! The contest was a lot of fun. … Continue reading
Holiday Contest ~ FREE Book Giveaway
Having the opportunity to reflect on what I’m grateful for, I feel very thankful for those of you who take the time to read my blog and share this information with your friends and family. As a thank you (and an … Continue reading
Books
I love books. Of course I’ve read a lot of pregnancy and childbirth books and have a few favorites. You can check them out here. Today, I was excited to share some recommendations with a local librarian who wants to acquire some … Continue reading
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Tagged birth, books, childbirth education, labor, pregnancy
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Links
In case you haven’t noticed my links tab, I just wanted to point out that I have compiled several of my favorite sites on birth-related topics. There are a lot of websites out there, and I really tried to keep … Continue reading
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Tagged ACOG, baby, birth, books, breastfeeding, essential oils, labor, links, pregnancy, VBAC
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what’s a parent to do ???
Parents have the responsibility to make choices on behalf of their children. This is often a heavy responsibility as there are benefits and risks to action or inaction. One especially controversial issue that parents face is vaccination. I have recently … Continue reading
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Tagged alumninum, babies, book, Dr. Sears, thimerosal, vaccinations, vaccines
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"Active Birth" by Janet Balaskas
� Janet Balaskas ironically subtitles her excellent book: “The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally”. She advocates that laboring mothers use upright and active positions, which may seem like a “new approach” in the world of modern obstetrics, but actually … Continue reading
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Tagged active birth, balaskas, birth, childbirth education, doula, labor, natural birth, pregnancy
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Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
The Mother and Child Health and Education Trust, in association with UNICEF Maharashtra, has produced a new 10 step video series to support this year’s World Breastfeeding Week 2010. These policy statements can help institutions provide care that is supportive … Continue reading
"Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin
Another of my book recommendations is “Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth”. This is a very unique and wonderful book, as it appeals to emotion as well as intellect. Ina May is a legend in the field of midwifery and has … Continue reading
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Tagged birth, book, childbirth, Ina May, Ina May Gaskin, labor, natural birth, pregnancy
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"The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin
Most dads are enthusiastic and want to be supportive through the birth process, but feel awkward, scared or unsure about it. I cannot recommend a better book for understanding the birth process than this one. Penny Simkin, one of the most well-known … Continue reading
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Tagged birth, book, dad, doula, labor, penny simkin, pregnancy, support, the birth partner
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"The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth" by Henci Goer
I highly reccomend this book to pregnant women . . . or any readers. It is an authoritative and clear description of maternity care in the United States. If you have questions about ‘the system’ or policies and procedures that … Continue reading
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Tagged birth, book, doula, henci goer, labor, pregnancy, thinking
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If breastfeeding is so natural, why doesn’t it come naturally?
Establishing a breastfeeding relationship is not always easy. There are women who attempt to breastfeed and are not successful. It seems that other mammals have no problems feeding their young, but we humans tend to complicate things. Sometimes we need a little … Continue reading
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