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 […]
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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 […]
Did anyone see the show 18 Kids and Counting the other night? The Duggar’s first grandchild was born at home:-} It was a very calm and relaxed birth – the […]
I’m always fascinated by how powerful our imaginations truly are. Below is a great article from the BBC about a study that was recently released about teaching children to use […]
I just wanted to share how wonderful the HypnoBirthing conclave was in Florida. I spent 6 days learning wonderful things, meeting all these great hypnobirthing practitioners from all over the […]
“When is this baby going to come?” I think that’s a question that many expectant moms ask themselves as they approach the end of the last trimester. It can be […]
Ahren comes over and asks me if him and Julia can play outside. Immediately I want to say no, but then I take a step back and ask myself why […]
Hello everyone, This is fascinating theory and interesting reading. The article is written by Jesse Bering, research psychologist of Queen’s University Belfast. Again, a disclaimer. The intent of republishing this […]
I’m happy that there is yet another study showing that homebirth is a viable and safe option for many women.I am soooo looking forward to the day when this will […]
A friend sent me this inspirational thought today and I thought I would share it with all of you. I know it helps me to remember that some contraction is […]
Hypnosis has long been studied for its usefulness in easing pain, also known as hypnoanalgesia. Modern studies on hypnosis date back to the late 1700`s and they involve both psychological […]
Hi Everyone, This story comes from a blog called Peaceful Parenting. I love it. Skin to skin touch is magical. As if that isn’t amazing enough. I just came across […]
Stress A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, ‘How heavy is this glass of water?’ Answers called out ranged from 20g […]
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 […]
As a step toward their goal of educating women about their choices and options during the childbearing years, Birth Matters Virginia solicited short videos about evidence-based maternity and delivery care. […]