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Breastfeeding — this most natural act in the world — wasn't always surrounded by myth and fallacy. While its benefits are undeniable, the fact remains that the act of breastfeeding is under constant scrutiny politically and culturally. ...more
Giving birth in ecstasy: This is our birth right and our body's intent. Mother Nature, in her wisdom, prescribes birthing hormones that take us outside (ec) our usual state (stasis), so that we can be transformed on every level as we enter motherhood.
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It was six months into my second pregnancy when I woke up and my cervix was spotting blood, accompanied by very intense contractions. Our midwife that assisted my first child’s home birth was willing to support our decision to have our twins birthed at ho ...more
I can remember those days when April was around 4 months old and refusing to feed. It was hot. I was a new mum, worrying a lot about my baby and how she fed and slept. I spoke to different ABA counselors about breast refusal and got lots of great ideas to ...more
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Waterbirth: The Gentle Approach
There’s nothing more refreshing than a dip in the ocean, the freedom, weightlessness and buoyancy. For a woman in labour, those qualities of water provide incredible, infinite benefits.
When a woman relaxes in warm water, free from the pull of gravity a
Mommy, Can I Please Nurse?
It was six months into my second pregnancy when I woke up and my cervix was spotting blood, accompanied by very intense contractions. Our midwife that assisted my first child’s home birth was willing to support our decision to have our twins birthed at ho
Intact! Protecting Our Boys from Circumcision
Circumcision — ten years ago I had trouble spelling the word. I would stumble over the pronunciation of it, had I cause to use it, which I rarely did. Then Marilyn Milos entered my life through our founding meeting of the Alliance for Transforming the Liv
The Power of Community
When Cuba lost access to Soviet oil in the early 1990s, the country faced an immediate crisis — feeding the population — and an ongoing challenge: how to create a new low-energy society? Cuba’s innovative response is an inspiration for countries around th
10 Tips for talking with kids about tough issues
Many adults find it difficult to talk with their children about sex, especially as kids themselves may find it hard. Here are 10 great tips on how to engage your child in formulating approaches to life issues which will inform their whole lives