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Check Out These Great Websites
- The Tatia Oden French Memorial Foundation: dedicated to empowering women, specifically in the area of childbirth and pregnancy.
- The International Center For Traditional Childbirth (ICTC) - a non-profit, culturally diverse, pregnancy support, health promotion and training organization.
- Virginia Birthing Freedom: peace on earth begins with birth . . . "perseverance furthers."Citizens for Midwifery – the only national consumer-based group promoting the Midwives Model of Care!
- Nourishing Our Children - Supporting learning, behavior and health through optimal nutrition
Articles of Interest
- "SAFETY OF ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO CHILDBIRTH" - research has suggested that the "medicalization of childbirth and the move of childbirth from home to the hospital might not have improved the outcomes for these low risk pregnancies" which constitute 60-80% of all pregnancies
Natural Childbirth - A Much Better Way Jun 08, 2007 07:46AM Walker County Messenger, May 11, 2007
Jeannie Babb Taylor: May 2052
This is a lovely article which is basically a look into the future. A present day woman, presumably the author, describes what birthing was like in 2007 to her granddaughter in the year 2052. Her granddaughter is shocked by the unnatural way birthing women are treated [...] Jun 07, 2007 07:50AM Video: Appalling Hospital Childbirth This is a great example of unnecessary interventions. These women seem to be trying to dig the baby out. They are pulling the babies head, pushing on the mom’s stomach. It is nightmarish. Wow. Notice how the poor infant is poked and prodded and slapped. Now [...] Jun 06, 2007 08:14AM A Beautiful Unassisted Childbirth Story This personal unassisted childbirth story was found at www.theage.com.au on May 27, 2007. An excerpt:
“For Clare Morrissey, her planned freebirth, at home without any medical assistance, was “absolutely beautiful”. After two hospital births, both with epidurals, and her third at a birthing centre, Mrs Morrissey decided to have a homebirth free of any help [...] Jun 05, 2007 08:21AM Top Trends in Pregnancy and Birth Birth Networks, Birth Stories, Hypnosis for Childbirth, Prenatal Yoga, Water-assisted Labor, Doulas, & Pregnancy Massage
Source: www.PRWeb.com
7 Alternative ways to prepare for childbirth and cope with the intensity of labor.
Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) — As the shift toward self-education continues to grow, large numbers of American women are choosing alternative ways to prepare for childbirth and cope [...] Jun 02, 2007 06:22PM Are C-Sections More Civilized? From an article titled “No love for labor” found at www.DeccanHerald.com
“More and more women are opting for fast-track deliveries through elective C-section. Rising affluence, limited time and desire for pain-free birthing has spurred this unhealthy trend.
In keeping with Delhi’s dizzying urban growth trajectory, its would-be-moms are also rooting for fast-track deliveries. In [...] May 31, 2007 07:09PM Ulterior Motives of Your OB-GYN Did Your Doctor Recommend a C-Section Just So He Could Get Home for Dinner? Learn About Unnecessary Medical Interventions in Labor and How to Avoid Them
Source www.PRweb.com
Moms: Do you really need that C-section or epidural? Registered nurse and midwife Breck Hawk, author of ?Hey! Who?s Having This Baby Anyway?? reveals why these procedures are often [...] May 29, 2007 07:16PM Midwife Made Mother Feel Like She Was Dying According to an article in the Waterford Observer, a midwife was found guilty of misconduct after she pulled so hard on a mother’s umbilical cord that the mother “screamed in agony and feared she would die”.
Click here to read the full article
Sheryl’s comments:
And people think unassisted birth is uncivilized??? This is a classic example [...]
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Natural Pregnancy - A Much Better Way
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:33 +0000
Jun 08, 2007 06:33PM
Aromatherapy for Pregnancy and Labor
Pregnancy has always been a time when I have been so thankful for my knowledge of essential oils and aromatherapy. I am not one of those women who carry pregnancy beautifully. I gain tons of weight, have heartburn and gas, swell up and sleep all of the time. Even though I am not the perfect [...]
Jun 07, 2007 06:31PM
Acupressure for Morning Sickness
Acupressure Remedy Gains Followers Fighting Morning Sickness Source www.PRWeb.com Morning sickness, which can be debilitating at times, is drawing more attention and greater concern from pregnant women looking for safe and effective remedies. New York, NY (PRWEB) — From Angelina Jolie to Jane Doe, women around the world have suffered the debilitating effects of morning sickness during pregnancy, [...]
Jun 06, 2007 07:25PM
Video: Prenatal Yoga: Birth Squat
FITMOM? PRENATAL YOGA – BIRTH SQUAT This video from fitmom shows you how to go from a seated position safely into a birth squat. This is some excellent prenatal yoga that not only keeps you fit but helps prepare you for your homebirth or unassisted birth. (Because naturally the birth attendants and doctors in hospitals [...]
Jun 05, 2007 07:19PM
Four Steps to Organic Motherhood
The following excerpt was taken from The Daily Green on May 12, 2007 “For many parents, pregnancy and childbirth are an awakening to the organic world. Suddenly, vague or distant-seeming concerns about health and the environment become focused on the new baby in the home. Studies have shown repeatedly that contaminants in the blood can pass [...]
Jun 03, 2007 02:08PM
Morning Sickness So Bad Mom Had Abortion
Unaware of options, a mother with debilitating morning sickness had an abortion. Ashli Mcall described her pregnancy as “torture, isolating, & alienating”. She went on to describe vomiting six times a day, hallucinating and losing 14% of her total body weight. She was suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum which afflicts approximately 5 out of 1000 pregnancies. [...]
Jun 02, 2007 02:06PM
Author: Celia Namart A pregnancy calendar is a fun and informative way to keep track of your pregnancy and ensure a healthy outcome for you and your baby. For most women, pregnancy and birth is one of the key points in life and a pregnancy calendar will help you live the experience to the fullest. [...]
Jun 01, 2007 01:39PM
Being hungry all the time is the number complaint of women during pregnancy. The main reason why pregnant women always feel hungry is because of the increased metabolic demand on the body. Many pregnant women also experience several numbers of cravings within the nine months period, which make eating healthy for the whole period of [...]
Natural Parenting - A Much Better Way
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Jun 25, 2007 12:03PM
Importance of Bonding and Touch
First time parents are in for the experience of a lifetime! After surviving 9 months of pregnancy, a wardrobe of maternity clothes, baby showers, and decorating the nursery with care, you have gone through the exciting, heroic experiences of labor and delivery. Now you are ready to begin your new life as first-time parents! First-Time Parent [...]
Jun 24, 2007 12:02PM
Prepare for New Baby with These Tried and True Items
Search the net and you’re sure to find list upon list of what you need for a new baby. Most of those lists go way overboard. Babies don’t usually need much at all. Here’s a list of what I found, through my own experiences, to be the most useful. Clothing Plenty of t-shirts and sleepers – [...]
Jun 23, 2007 11:59AM
Time-out sucks…away your child’s emotional security One of the most commonly used parenting techniques in current day used throughout schools, homes, and day cares is “time-out”. “Timeout” is based primarily on a way of thinking that implies children act out for attention. Therefore, if a child is acting out ‘for’ attention, you don’t want to reward [...]
Jun 22, 2007 11:54AM
Video: G-Diapers ? a cloth/disposable hybrid
This is a great video about the new G-Diaper which is the only eco-friendly disposable/cloth hybrid on the market today. While I am a very vocal advocate for elimination communication (aka diaper free baby), I also know that going totally diaperless is fairly difficult if you ever shop or travel or pretty much do [...]
Jun 21, 2007 11:52AM
Elimination Communication: Diaper Free Baby
According to those who use the technique, Elimination Communication is the practice of being responsive to a child’s need to eliminate wastes, and giving him the means to express this need clearly to his caregiver, regardless of his age. It also includes some training, called “cueing” through which the child associates a sound, place, object [...]
Jun 19, 2007 11:50AM
Child obesity levels are on the increase in America and many other countries around the world. As well as having social and psychological consequences, children that are overweight often develop potentially dangerous health problems that can affect them for the rest of their lives. This article discusses the reason for the rise in childhood obesity and [...]
Jun 16, 2007 11:44AM
How To Lose The Baby Weight Without Starving Yourself
Are you currently pregnant and discouraged about getting back into shape after having your baby? Or maybe you’re a new Mom who is exhausted and getting to the gym is the last thing on your mind! Either way, I hope the following tips help you lose that baby weight. I don’t have any fancy initials [...]
Natural Health - A Much Better Way
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Jul 19, 2007 10:46AM
Ayurvedic Remedies for Common Health Problems
by Dr John Anne Ayurvedic remedies are the time-tested procedures that were devised after observing their effect on the body. Ayurveda is an age-old health science that has a history of 5000 years in developing. Various learned men in ancient India made certain remedies and processes that were very effective in providing cure to a variety [...]
Jul 17, 2007 08:34PM
Can Positive Affirmations Bring Happiness?
by Jamie Leggatt “Affirmations: Your Passport to Happiness” by Anne Marie Evers is a powerful book that changes lives by focusing on the affirming power of words and images for health, wealth and happiness. By using simple exercises and specific affirmations, Evers shows readers how to generate money, attract the ideal partner, lose weight, find the [...]
Jul 16, 2007 08:23PM
Energy Management – Stop feeling tired, overwhelmed and drained – Part 2 Read Part One by Erika Gombosova Today I’m going to focus on solutions, solutions, solutions. I want to provide you with tools, resources, and ways to take charge of your life and of your energy. Way too many times I see people waiting for a solution [...]
Jul 16, 2007 08:14PM
Have More Energy – Stop feeling tired, overwhelmed and drained – Part 1 Read Part 2 by Erika Gombosova I hope that reading the title of this article got your attention. We are going to talk about energy management. You heard it right: I have used the big word ENERGY. I know you are probably thinking to yourself [...]
Jul 14, 2007 02:23PM
by Foras Aje For those seeking to lower their cholesterol and to lose weight, an obvious dietary choice would be vegetarian meals that are low in fat. The great thing about these meals is that one need not worry excessively about measurements, calories etc, since most of the ingredients are low-fat. Even in the case of the [...]
Nov 10, 2008 02:54PM
It is that time of year again and we are bombarded everywhere we go with the message “not to forget to get the flu vaccine”. First of all we have to recognize that any group that has the marketing power to advertise so extensively must have some seriously financial gain to be had. Even [...]
Jul 13, 2007 02:21PM
EDTA Chelation Therapy Could Save Your Life
by Paul Crantz I’m always on the lookout for nutrients, foods and lifestyle information that will make our bodies and minds healthier and our lives happier, but this little gem has escaped my radar so far, and I suspect that mainstream awareness needs to be raised, starting now! This is about a simple and inexpensive synthetic [...]
Natural Living - A Much Better Way
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Jul 13, 2007 10:00PM
10 Techniques for Spiritual Alignment
by Jason Randhawa The New Earth exists within you right now. In order to experience a New Earth you must align with its “high” vibrational frequency. Here are 10 easy techniques to help you accomplish this: 1. Trust that you will always be looked after. Act as if there is an infinite non-physical world [...]
Jul 12, 2007 09:59PM
UV, Ionic and HEPA Air Purifier
by Mary Coyle Curtains, couches, and carpets – could these possibly be common sources of air pollution? While many would quickly answer no, these porous household furnishings can and do contribute largely to air pollution that, according to the American Lung Association, eighty-seven percent of Americans fail to consider: the pollution of indoor air. In [...]
Jul 11, 2007 09:57PM
We tend to think of cotton as pure and natural and images of pretty fluffy white seed heads come to mind. It is the most celebrated and popular fabric the world over and due to its enormous commercial value to so many countries is a significant part of foreign exchange earnings. However there is another [...]
Jul 10, 2007 09:53PM
by Dan Vickers If you are like many people you live life to the fullest and take each day as a new day. You take care of yourself and your children as best as you can. What if I told you that your home may be filled with toxins that are harmful to you and [...]
Jul 09, 2007 09:47PM
How Microbes Break Down Compost
Many folks love the fun process of composting in their home or backyard and even understand the science behind it all. But for the rest of us, composting is like another skill that we have to learn before we can even think about taking it head-on. If you’re thinking about taking on the challenge of [...]
Jul 08, 2007 09:42PM
by Mary McNeil Intuitively the link between decluttering and creativity makes sense doesn’t it? Creativity thrives in the land of new ideas and open thinking, while clutter tends to be characterized by clinging on to old ideas, attitudes, habits and possessions. In order to free yourself up to be fabulously creative, you often need to be [...]
Oct 15, 2008 06:19PM
Maybe like me you had no idea that your pumpkin needed to be “greened”. My personal Halloween concerns usually center around razor blades in apples and trying to protect my daughter from the feast of the addictive, artificial nasty stuff that adults like to give children by the bagful. But…according to Gaiam-life, over [...]
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May 12, 2009 01:00AM
Archived Programs of Conferences Available
Conference: The archived programs of the Midwifery Today conferences in Ann Arbor, Michigan, ("Hope and Healing" 2008), and Eugene (2007 and 2009) are now available online. More to be added.
Mar 06, 2009 01:00AM
Midwifery Knowledge Spread Around the World
Editorial by Jan Tritten from Issue 89 of Midwifery Today magazine: "One of my main goals in doing conferences in different parts of the world is to gain unique knowledge, techniques and insights, and take that information to other parts of the world that can benefit from it. The other way to spread this midwifery knowledge from around the world is to bring it to the US at the conferences Midwifery Today presents here."
May 12, 2009 01:00AM
IAM News, 2nd Quarter 2009, now online
The 2nd Quarter 2009 issue of IAM News, the e-newsletter of the International Alliance of Midwives, is now archived and viewable by members. (Membership is free, but you must join to read the newsletter.)
Mar 06, 2009 01:00AM
Midwifery Today E-News, 11:5, March 4, 2009, Being a Midwife
E-News Issue 11:5 is now online. "Multiple Births" is the theme of the current issue of Midwifery Today E-News. Read Research about Vitamin D Deficiency and Cesarean. Send in your response to the Question of the Week about Fundal Massage. Read Question of the Week Responses: Uterine Didelphys.
Mar 06, 2009 01:00AM
The Scrapbook of the Costa Rica 2007 Conference Is Now Live
Photos from the conference in Costa Rica 2007, are now online. Feel the excitement of attending a Midwifery Today conference as you view scrapbooks from this and other past conferences.
Dec 01, 2008 01:00AM
VBAC and Choice: Many Questions and a Few Answers
Article by Nancy Wainer: "When I agreed to have a cesarean, was I really making a choice? First of all, I, the chooser, was not truly informed; second, my doctor lied to me. Third, my insurance company limited my choices in many ways."
Nov 11, 2008 01:00AM
Craniosacral Therapy in the Midwifery Model of Care
Article by Kara Maia Spencer: "Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive and powerful hands-on therapy that benefits whole body health, treats a multitude of conditions and is effective for infants, children and adults." This is an article excerpt from Midwifery Today magazine, Autumn 2008.
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Mar 10, 2010 07:03AM
Health Tip: What's Behind Childhood Obesity (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is a major problem in the United States, and children are no exception. Today's kids are spending more hours watching TV, sitting at the computer or playing video games, and less time being active.
Mar 10, 2010 07:03AM
Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- Orthopedic surgeons warn that sports injuries in children are rising dramatically, creating a "silent epidemic."
Mar 10, 2010 07:03AM
Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- In the coming weeks, millions of American children will dust off their bats and gloves and head out to the baseball field.
Mar 09, 2010 09:48PM
Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- Children who get a flu shot help prevent flu from spreading in their communities, Canadian researchers say.
Mar 09, 2010 02:35PM
Canadian vaccination study proves 'herd immunity' (Reuters)
Reuters - Inoculating children against flu protects more people of all ages in the larger community, probably because young people tend to spread viruses through physical play, Canadian researchers said on Tuesday.
Mar 09, 2010 12:16PM
Circumcision may not cut HIV spread among gay men (Reuters)
Reuters - Although studies in Africa have shown that circumcision can lower the spread of HIV among heterosexuals, it may not do much to prevent infections among gay and bisexual men in Western countries, a new study suggests.
Mar 09, 2010 01:04AM
Hoped-for drop in childbirth deaths not happening (AP)
AP - Eleven days after her son Benjamin's birth by C-section, Linda Coale awoke in the middle of the night in pain, one leg badly swollen. Just as her doctor returned her phone call asking what to do, she dropped dead from a blood clot.
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Iowa Independent: Community sues atrazine maker for contaminated water
Jason Hancock at Iowa Independent March 9th, 2010
The City of Creston, along with 15 other communities in six Midwestern states, has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the maker of atrazine to force the company to pay for the chemical?s...
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Mar 09, 2010 07:00AM
Durango Herald: Most personal care products are toxic
Nancy Utter at Durango Herald March 9th, 2010
Is beauty only skin deep? Maybe, but the creams, lotions and shampoos we put on our skin daily go deeper than the skin and into our bloodstream and organs. The toxicity of body-care products is an...
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Food and Drug Administration Consumer Updates
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Mar 02, 2010 07:05AM
Recall of Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
A flavor enhancer used in certain processed foods is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Click the above link to get FDA?s advice for consumers.
Mar 02, 2010 07:05AM
Survey Shows Gains in Food-Label Use, Health/Diet Awareness
FDA has released findings from its latest Health & Diet Survey, which offers a snapshot of the nation's dietary habits.
Mar 02, 2010 07:05AM
Safety Review of Avandia (Rosiglitazone)
Description: FDA offers advice to people who take the diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) while the agency continues to review data on possible heart-related risks associated with the drug.
Mar 02, 2010 07:05AM
Reporting Problems to FDA (video)
This guide provides tips and a quick-reference chart to help you report a problem to FDA.
Mar 02, 2010 07:05AM
Upcoming Webinar to Inform Public About Access to Investigational Drugs
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, FDA experts will host an online session and invite questions from the public on accessing investigational, or experimental, drugs.
Mar 02, 2010 07:05AM
FDA Urges Safe Use of Certain Inhaled Asthma Medicines
FDA has issued recommendations on how inhaled medications called Long-Acting Beta-Agonists (LABAs) should be used to treat asthma. Among these: LABAs should never be used alone in the treatment of asthma.
Mar 02, 2010 07:05AM
Don't Get Burned: Stay Away From Ear Candles
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to steer clear of devices being marketed as "ear candles,? which the agency says pose serious risks, including burns.
