Here are several abstracts on the antibacterial properties of vernix. There’s a good reason why babies should not be bathed right away after birth. The power of vernix is truly […]
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This question has gained a fair amount of attention recently when a group of moms in the United States launched a lawsuit against Proctor and Gamble, the makers of pampers. […]
Are there genetically modified foods in the baby food you are feeding your baby? What about in your salad dressing? Or crackers? Don’t know! Most of us don’t know, because […]
Life has its inevitable ups and downs. In yoga this energy movement is called Pranic (yang) and Aponic (yin). The pranic pattern is like the inhale, it’s invigorating and […]
What if I told you that there is a supplement that you can take after your baby’s birth that would ensure a good milk supply, reduce your post-partum bleeding from […]
Ok. So I don’t normally blog about products but this one is just so great that I’m gonna! The Diva Cup. It’s this silicon cup made right here in Canada […]
A while back, the Regina Qu’Appelle Health District invited Dianne Younker, Adminstrator of Women’s and Infants’ programs at Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital, to come to Regina and speak about Family […]
Here are the new visitor guidelines for the maternal services areas of the hospital in response to the H1F1 flu. Marie ******************************************* Severe illness among pregnant women and infants has […]
I think it’s important to use natural preventative measures to deal with the H1N1 flu and the normal winter flu as well. This is especially important if you have decided […]
Each week as part of my Mom and Baby Yoga class I teach infant massage. If you have ever been curious as to the reasons that I include this as […]
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, […]
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 […]
As parents, we want nothing but the best for our babies. From the lotions we massage into their skin to the shampoos we use at bath time, these products are […]
We all know that good pregnancy nutrition helps create healthier babies and smoother births. However, did you know that one key nutrient, vitamin C, plays a crucial role in pregnancy […]
What if the water you drink could “hear” your thoughts? Dr. Masaru Emoto believed it could. Through decades of research, he showed how water responds to human emotion and intention. […]