I gained a lot of weight during both of my pregnancies (55 pounds and 45 pounds). I have never been overweight, and my midwives were very reassuring that there was nothing to be concerned about. The weight was what my body and my babies needed. After my children were born, … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2010
Hank D and the Bee: Helpful Hank
Follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons and on the web at JoeMohrToons.com. … [Read more...]
UK Study: Schools & Daycares Expose Kids to Toxic PCBs
For 15 years, I have taught in schools in the United States (eight years in preschool). Before that, I was obviously a student. Children spend a lot of time in daycare and early childhood educational facilities. In fact, more of their waking hours may be spent at school than … [Read more...]
Toxic Chemical Lobby: Exclusive Leaked Footage!
The secret is out: the toxic chemicals industry is designing a PR campaign for survival! Bisphenol A in baby bottles, water bottles, and food cans. Formaldehyde in furniture. Phthalates in air fresheners, soft plastics, and fragrances. The manufacturers of these chemicals … [Read more...]
South Dakota Midwifery Clinic Goes Green
Choosing a natural birth under the care of a midwife certainly has its environmental benefits compared to a labor filled with medical interventions in a hospital facility. A South Dakota Midwifery Clinic has taken it a step further by earning the Green Star Certified Mark of … [Read more...]