(Ready, Cate? 1. Open can of worms. 2. Dump on head.) NPR recently reported that in some Planned Parenthood clinics, the abortion rate is up. We’ve seen some people who said that they didn’t really think that they would ever be making this decision, but recognize that this is a … [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...]
Birth By Surgery: Can the C-Section Be "Natural"?
Many of you read and supported me in my "Medicalization of my Natural Birth". Thanks, yo. I never had to face a Caesarean section. Not with these birthin' hips. I know, and am even related to, women who have. It's a tough recovery for many, both physically and emotionally. Now … [Read more...]
PVC Floors Linked to Autism?
A Swedish study found that the rate of autism is higher for children in houses that have PVC vinyl flooring. The children in the study were apparently affected by the phthalates that are emitted from the material. Infants and toddlers who had vinyl floors in their rooms were … [Read more...]
Teen Gets 2-Week Suspension for Taking Her Birth Control Pill
Zero Tolerance policies often include everything under the sun: prescriptions, over-the-counters, and of course the illegal junk. But when a Fairfax County, Virginia mom got word that her daughter would receive a two-week suspension for the birth control pill, she was … [Read more...]
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