by Aisha Oni AlayandeThe Healing Pot
In 1993, I entered college with a fresh outlook on life. One "thing" that seemed to be a burden at that time was my menstrual cycle. In high school I would sta...
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"Help! I'm a New Mom"
by Dawn Wade
by Dawn Wade
You have just been blessed with your precious little bundle or bundles. Now you are ready to take this gift home. Or are you?
Is breast feeding frightening you to death? Are you prep...
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breastfeeding, postpartum
Twins, C-Sections, Vbacs, Hbacs and Herbs
Greetings,
I am one of the herbalists that answers questions and shares information about herbs, nutrition and pregnancy for Natural Baby Pros. I am also a doula and mother of twins who has had a nat...
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herbs
Welcoming Womb Wednesday - Pregnancy & Coconut Water
Aisha AlayandeThe Healing Pot
Before we become pregnant, many mothers think about what vitamins, foods and drinks they will consume to make sure that they keep themselves and their unborn child he...
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coconut water
Reporting Reactions To Vaccinations
Christine M. Dionese L.AcIntegrative Approach To HealingThis article originally posted on the author's blog
In just 2 short months I've had to direct three patients from my private practice to rep...
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vaccines
Are you hiring a _________?
by Debbie
Debbie PageThe New Born Baby
Fill in the blank: doula, midwife, lactation consultant, breastfeeding friendly baby doctor, etc? There are many others you can add to the list. My dear daughter-in-la...
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breastfeeding, planning
What a Womb Wants?
Aisha AlayandeThe Healing Pot
Has anyone ever asked you "What a Womb Wants?", seriously posing the question in seek of an honest answer? In this society, it would seem as if our wombs were saying...
Touch Matters Most
by Kim Walls
When I think about sharing the idea of touch with new moms, words and thoughts flood my mind. Those thoughts can always be reduced down to connection. Touch is the easiest way to connect directly and ...
Topics:
touch, massage, connection, development, skin-to-skin
4 Tips for Women with a Disability to Read before or du...
by Julie Howard
For a lot of women, pregnancy is a time that is both exciting and stressing. For women with a disability, conceiving a baby, pregnancy, and taking care of the child, all come with a different set of...
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pregnancy care
American Made Blankets
Born in 1752 what is there to do? Well if you are a 24 year widow named Betsy Ross you sew the first American flag of course. Betsy Ross was asked by George Washington himself to sew the flag. She ...