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Posted on January 26th, 2013 by | 76 views | 0 comments
By Ilana Machoverhttp://homepage.ntlworld.com  I have always been interested in the problem of breech babies, 2 having been one myself. We do not know for certain what causes most babies to settle in the head-down position after months of floating and turning in the womb: it seems to be a programm...
Posted on March 1st, 2013 by | 20 views | comments
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 7 million women in the United States alone have been labeled with an impaired ability to conceive a child, and of these women, over 2 million have been deemed infertile. (A couple is labeled as infertile after having unprot...
Posted on March 1st, 2013 by | 17 views | comments
Acupuncture, part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is the use of thin needles to stimulate specific points on the body. These points are located along meridians, or energy pathways, and needling them creates a change in the qi (translated as ‘vital energy') at that point and along the meridians. The...
Posted on January 25th, 2013 by | 16 views | comments
By Ginny TurnerPresident Ecobaby Organics, Inc.Pure-Rest Organic Bedding Co18 years of pure organics   Been wondering whether to use cloth or disposable diapers for your baby?  Here are some concerns and issues surrounding the use of disposable diapers, and reasons you should choose cloth diapers ...
Posted on January 26th, 2013 by | 16 views | comments
By Shirley VanderbiltOriginally published in Body Sense magazine, Fall 2002.Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved. Reposted with permission. Pregnancy is a beautiful and natural condition -- nine transformative months full of excitement, planning and peering at the aweso...
Posted on March 1st, 2013 by | 15 views | comments
What is a Childbirth Educator? Childbirth educators teach expectant parents how to prepare for labor,birth, and thepostpartum period. They teach techniques to help with relaxation and pain in labor, methods to use throughout the childbirth process, as well as information on late pregnancy, labor, b...
Posted on January 25th, 2013 by | 13 views | comments
© Dr Sarah J Buckley MD 2009 This article may be copied and circulated for personal use and also for use by birth professionals, provided that all information is retained and credited. For permission to translate, publish or post online, please contact Sarah via her website www.sarahjbuckley.com Ex...
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Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Baby Have you always been that person who only thinks of chiropractic care for back pain? Yes, chiropractic can be great for back and neck pain, but it is also very useful for other issues infertility, pregnancy and newborns. Chiropractic Care Defin...
Posted on March 1st, 2013 by | 10 views | comments
Congratulations! You have carried, nurtured, and loved your baby for 9 months, and have safely and successfully brought him or her into this world. Being a new mom, whether it is to your first or fourth child, as exciting as it is can be a challenging and demanding time in life for many women. Slee...
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Nothing is as precious as a newborn baby… especially your own! That is why making decisions about the way you care for your baby should be of utmost importance. Using natural methods of care for a child can be safer, less expensive, and longer lasting than conventional medicine. Natural treatments ...
Posted on April 14th, 2013 by | 9 views | comments
Thinking about my birth experience causes my heart rate to rise and my mood to change. Eight years later I have to talk myself through the emotions that still appear. My birth was hell and I now have PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) because of it. Men who go to war are traumatized by things t...
Posted on January 25th, 2013 by | 8 views | comments
You may have been shocked after the birth of your baby by the look of your belly. Besides the loose skin, you are also looking at loose abdominal muscles. Your muscles had to stretch and loosen up in order to accommodate your baby. Many women during their pregnancy experience a separation of the rec...
Posted on January 25th, 2013 by | 8 views | comments
by Gea Meijering The first days after delivery are very special and very important. Bonding with your baby, recovering from delivery, your baby ‘starts up’ and beginning to breastfeed are just a few things. It is nice to know what happens after delivery and what you can do to make this special time ...
Posted on January 25th, 2013 by | 8 views | comments
BY DIANA WEST, IBCLC, and LISA MARASCO, MA, IBCLC As a pregnant or new mother, you might be concerned about making enough milk for your babe. The following 10 nursing pitfalls are among the most common reasons for milk supply difficulties. Knowing what they are and how to avoid them will help you l...
Posted on January 25th, 2013 by | 8 views | comments
by Jessica English, CD(DONA), LCCEoriginally posted on cosozo.com Tell people you’re interested in a natural birth, and they just might look at you like you’ve lost your mind. “Why in the world would you do that?” is the usual response. Women are called crazy, reminded that “you don’t get a medal a...
Posted on January 25th, 2013 by | 8 views | comments
By Ilana Machoverhttp://homepage.ntlworld.com There is an ongoing debate about labour pains and the use of drugs to alleviate or eliminate them. It is a controversial and fundamental issue in childbirth, arousing strong emotions, as it involves women and their partners, midwives, childbirth educato...
Posted on March 1st, 2013 by | 8 views | comments
Ahhhh… Aromatherapy The sense of smell is one of the more powerful senses we experience daily. It can cause instant nausea in a pregnant woman, bring memories and feelings back from childhood, or change our mood within moments. The scent of the oils and how they make you feel emotionally is not th...
Posted on March 1st, 2013 by | 8 views | comments
Massage Therapy and its Many Benefits If you think massage is only a make nice, feel good, only-to-pamper-yourself treatment, you may need to change that thought! Massage has many benefits for anyone looking to improve their overall health and well-being. It can help overcome the obstacles of infe...