As hospitals feel the strain of COVID-19 patients, expectant parents are altering birth plans. Many who once considered hospitals to be the best choice to give birth are now scrambling to find midwives to attend a home birth. Why are women choosing homebirth now? Many states and communities are restricting access to birth partners during hospital births. Expectant mothers worry they may be placing their baby's or their own health at risk by delivering in a hospital treating COVID-19 ... continue reading...
Pregnancy & Covid19: What to expect when you’re expecting
The Coronavirus has sent anxiety amongst the entire population, but for expectant mothers, there is added stress and worry. Are hospitals safe to give birth in? What happens if I get infected? New data out of Iceland shows 50% of all Covid19 infected individuals have no symptoms, yet they can pass the virus to others without knowing. So what does this mean for pregnant women about to give birth? There is enough anxiety in the last trimester of pregnancy with labor on the horizon already. ... continue reading...
Will the Coronavirus Pandemic end this summer?
Many of us are hoping that as the weather warms, the Coronavirus Pandemic will end following the path of the regular flu season. This thought gives comfort that our lives and plans will resume and not be affected. The seasonality of typical cases of flu and colds offers some hope to the current Covid19 situation, yet given the global reach of the Coronavirus, not all of the world is moving into spring and summer. For the Northern Hemisphere, the analogy I heard on NPR was the Coronavirus ... continue reading...
What Makes a Mattress Eco-Friendly? Naturepedic Review
Naturepedic Eco-Friendly Mattress Disclosure: In order to write this review, we were provided a mattress free of charge from Naturepedic. Prior assurances as to the nature of the review, whether positive or negative, were not given. The review reflects our honest, authentic opinions. When Eco Child's Play began in 2006, it was difficult to find eco-friendly home products for our family. Not only were we searching for green, natural toys, but we were also concerned about ... continue reading...
Can you track the Coronavirus into your house on your shoes?
Covid-19 Update: New research from the Princess Cruise ship found the Coronavirus lived on surfaces in the ship's cabins 17 days after passengers left, according to the CDC. Once upon a time, we had a post go viral. That post Shoes Transmit Disease, Leave Them by the Door, reported on a study finding deadly E. Coli bacteria was tracked into our homes from our shoes. What about the Coronavirus? Yesterday, I went for a walk careful to maintain social distance from anyone on the trail. I ... continue reading...
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