NIH to Recommend VBACs: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

I have many friends and family members that have delivered their first babies via Cesarean surgery. Subsequent births were scheduled c-sections; the mothers were given no choice in the matter. Only one of these women actually experienced a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: Seaweed Snacks to Organic Literate Jammies

1. Yamamotoyama Seaweed Snack Chips Teriyaki We discovered these seaweed snacks at a health food store in Mt. Shasta, CA. My kids love to just snack on full sheets of nori, but these small snack size bites are perfect for munching in the car and packing in school … [Read more...]

Hank D and the Bee: Waterless Shower

More: How to Earn a Gold Medal in Water Conservation We Use How Much Water? Scary Water Footprints, Country by Country How much water do you use at home? Follow Joe's cartoonery at JoeMohrToons.com and on Twitter at @GreenCartoons. … [Read more...]

Breast Milk "Signals" Infant Behavior and Temperament in Rhesus Monkeys

Have you ever wondered what your breast milk provides for your child beyond simple nourishment? Animal research may expand our knowledge of the power of breast milk. Studying rhesus macaque monkeys, researchers have found "that a mother's milk sends a reliable signal to infants … [Read more...]

Political Science Professor Says Breast Milk Too Contaminated for Consumption

We all know that toxins are found in breast milk; however, the general thought is the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risk of contamination. A political science professor at the University of Guelph disagrees. Speaking at the Pharmaceuticals in the Environment … [Read more...]