Since becoming a mom I often feel that my time and attention are being pulled in many directions. The kids demand, rather than ask for my attention and are honestly […]
Health
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So as many of you know I am currently reading “Death by Rubber Duck“, which is a fascinating book written by two Canadian researchers in Montreal, who studied the amount […]
Here are some options so that in the event of medical intervention and surgical birth you can promote a calmer and more positive experience. We know natural birth is healthy […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve ever stepped into a mom and baby yoga class, you’ve likely seen a quiet, magical moment where mothers transition from movement to stillness, focusing entirely on their little […]
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 […]