When I first read about one of the latest new innovations in technology called the EPI-NO, my thought was, “What will they think of next?” This is a device whose purpose is to increase pelvic floor musculature during pregnancy, and after 36 weeks to stretch out the perineum so that at the time of birth, …
By Myriah C. Boudreaux I am Wonder Woman. My friends say so. This status is earned because I have birthed all my babies, including a ten-pounder, drug free. My fifth time around, I wanted my labor and delivery, a homebirth, on video. Would this dispel or confirm my growing legend? I wasn’t sure. But I …
If you’re like so many future parents and educators, you delve deep before making a decision to entrust your education – and in some instances, your child with an organization. This intrigued the staff of BirthWorks International and led us to ask one question – “Why did you choose BirthWorks”. This question, posted online on …
By reclaiming our connection to nature, women get in touch with their nurturing skills, which help to preserve our own species. According to an article “Wild at Heart” that appeared in O The Oprah Magazine in July 2002: “Women know in our bodies, our souls and our histories what it means to be domesticated, managed …
Combine, mixing well: 2 Ripe bananas1/2 cup agave nectar8 oz. plain organic yogurt2 eggs2 Tablespoons of sunflower oil2 Tablespoons of unsweetened soy milk In another bowl, mix: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup dried coconut 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees2. Combine dry and wet ingredients and …
I was 23 when I had my first child, my first and only son. He was born in the summer of 1975, at the very height of the natural childbirth movement. I remember being diligent about going to my Lamaze classes, accompanied by my husband. I really enjoyed the nurse who gave the training; she …
At every turn of life, there is a choice to make. When I was pregnant with my daughter, who was a single footling breech, I had to decide whether to go into labor or opt for a Cesarean two weeks before my due date like the doctors advised. I took the time to think about …
Breasfeeding – Not So Pure & SimpleExcerpts from a paper on Beyond the Breast-Bottle Controversy by Penny Van Esterik (Rutgers, 1989)By Joan-e Rapine, CCE The breast-bottle controversy goes far beyond boycotting a product or its manufacturer. In her book Beyond the Breast-Bottle Controversy, Penny Van Esterik examines the controversy from every possible angle and brings …
The is a lovely review of our 2006 North Carolina Childbirth Educator workshop. The BirthWorks weekend retreat was nothing like I had experienced before. Through guided exercises, we explored feelings and philosophies about birth, discussed our relationships with our mothers, identified feelings of blame and guilt and released grief over past birthing experiences. Unlike other …
These delicious cookies are used to help a breastfeeding mother increase her milk supply. They taste great and really work! If you have any other helpful hints for increasing your supply please feel free to post them in out comments section! LACTATION COOKIES Ingredients 1 C butter1 C sugar1 C brown sugar4 T water2 T …
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