As moms sometimes we get so caught up in trying to say the right thing that we forget that our simple present in our children’s lives is the most important […]
Marie Berwald
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Every birth is a monumental rite of passage that fundamentally transforms a person. However, when a birth experience deviates significantly from your expectations or involves medical interventions you didn’t anticipate, […]
Take some time and watch this short video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao it’s witty and thought- provoking…… and reflects my outlook on life and likely yours too. Enjoy your day and …….smile […]
Calm Birth Techniques Sometimes, a Cesarean Birth is the safest way to welcome your baby into the world. While it may not be the birth you originally envisioned, you can […]
This is something that I have been thinking about lately. I love sitting down as a family together to share a meal, but I have a bit of a mental […]
As a pregnancy yoga instructor, I often remind my students that prenatal health goes far beyond gentle movement and breathwork; it’s also about mindful nutrition and understanding how certain vitamins […]
Hi everyone, I thought this was great. Enjoy. Marie ******************************************* I’ve been teaching now for about fifteen years. I have two kids myself, but the best birth story I know […]
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. […]
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 […]