I know that most of us aren’t yet in the age catagory where this becomes a great concern, but we all have moms and aunts who could use this information. […]
Marie Berwald
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Babies who aren’t breastfed are twice as likely to die of SIDS, study says A study published this month in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics has found […]
ABC’s Good Morning America did a story earlier this month on the benefits of gesturing (and signing) on child development. “Does your baby shake her head when you try to […]
ABC’s Good Morning America did a story earlier this month on the benefits of gesturing (and signing) on child development. “Does your baby shake her head when you try to […]
I loved this. I’m a belly dancer. One of my best memories from my first birth (natural but prior to hypnobirthing) was dancing, belly dancing, figure 8 movements with my […]
Ever wondered, “What are the benefits of baby wearing?” or “Is baby wearing safe for newborns?” Today, I’m sharing one of the most wonderful ways to stay close to your […]
“Why do some women choose natural childbirth?” It’s a question I once asked myself, too. I still remember meeting a woman who told me she planned a natural childbirth, a […]
Lately, some of the women with whom I work have been advised by their doctor that their baby’s umbilical cord should be cut immediately after birth to prevent jaundice. While […]
Hi Everyone, This came through on Medscape today as part of a paper on Women and Sleep through the lifecycle. I found the birth outcomes fascinating. I know that sleeping […]
Orgasmic Birth… sounds a bit bonkers, doesn’t it! But before you totally dismiss the idea, let me share with you some of the science behind. During the birth process all […]
I recently came across a website called the blue zones. I found it so interesting that I just had to blog about it. The blue zones are areas in the […]
Last night as I lay down to sleep, almost nose to nose to 3 month old Markus, I was overcome with joy that he is in my life. Sleeping with […]
I’m a big believer in the benefits of relaxation, not just during pregnancy, but throughout life. Modern life is full of stressors, and the more we can weave moments of […]
I’ve learned that the heart of yoga practice is mindfulness, being fully aware, present, and compassionate in each unfolding moment. When we bring that same awareness into our parenting, we […]
I got this cookie recipe from a midwife that I know. She says it can help to start labour. Since it is the season for baking, I say test it […]