Democracy Now with Pioneer Midwife Ina May Gaskin

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Kickstarter: The Other Side of the Glass: A Birth Film For and About Men

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Spiffies Baby Tooth Wipes: Prevent Early Childhood Caries with Xylitol

My second child suffered from early childhood caries (ECC). We were told breastfeeding was to blame, which I did not believe. I do believe that we could have taken better care of his infant teeth and prevented or at least reduced the severity of his tooth decay. ECC is often … [Read more...]

Introducing The Honest Company! Diapers, Sunscreen, Detergent, Etc.

When someone you admire joins a start up company, you take notice. Janelle Sorensen was the chief communications oficer at Healthy Child Healthy World. She is a "seasoned environmental health advocate". For her to join this new company and thus give it her endorsement, it has to … [Read more...]

Probiotics in the Birth Canal: Obesity Risk Higher for Babies Born Via C-Section

Many women don't have a choice when their birth becomes medicalized and a c-section is imminent. You want your baby safely delivered, as well as you don't want to endanger your own life. C-sections do save lives, but there is no question that the actual rates of c-sections are … [Read more...]