Women in labor can shorten the first stage by about an hour by walking, kneeling, standing, or otherwise avoiding lying in bed, according to a review of 21 birth studies covering over 3700 births. "This shortens labor by about an hour and, for a lot of women, an hour would be … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2009
How Safe Is Your Home Birth?
In the wake of Janet Fraser's tragic homebirth a broohaha is erupting. How safe is your homebirth? What is a home birth and who should have one? Yes, the woman who coined the term "Birthrape" to describe an emergency episiotomy has lost her child during a home birth. Let me be … [Read more...]
Easy Going Green Flashcards Teach Parents and Children
I'm not a big flashcard fan because Einstein Never Used Flashcards, but then again, we are not all Einsteins. Easy Going Green Flashcards are designed to teach parents and children simple steps they can take to live more eco-friendly lives. 52 flashcards make up a deck, which … [Read more...]
Earth Friendly Shoppe Give-Aways: We Have WINNERS!
The winners of the Earth Friendly Shoppe give aways are: Heather C. who said: "I think the Bottle Bangles are adorable! I also like the Model T Tote Luxe. Very interesting bag!" Wins the Vermont Soap Gift Basket. Kathleen Y. who said: "This is a great site with a lot of … [Read more...]
Placentophagy and Other Fun Uses for Afterbirth!
Bit of a WARNING: Though I'm not too graphic, I'm discussing something that makes many a tummy turn. Might want to put down that breakfast for a moment! One of the hazards of natural living: you probably know someone who ate the placenta. Officially, it's called placentophagy: … [Read more...]
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