Obese Women: Don't Gain Pregnancy Weight, Study Says

This post was originally posted at Nature's Child, the site for sassy & sage natural parenting advice. And don't forget to enter the Summer Essentials Contest while you're there! We all know someone who was thrilled when they learned they were pregnant. Yes, because they … [Read more...]

Vaginal Birth Better for Breech Babies Says Canadian Doctors

This just proves it: Canadians are smarter than Americans, at least when it comes to birth. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada has announced that c-sections are no longer recommended for breech babies! This is contrary to common practice in North America, in … [Read more...]

Natural Pregnancy Care: Prevent Stretchmarks with Elasticity Belly Oil

I gained a lot of weight with both of my pregnancies, and one thing I did religiously was drink lots of water and apply essential oils to my belly. The result: I have very few stretchmarks that are not noticeable. Belli Elasticity Belly Oil is the perfect natural product for … [Read more...]

Indoor Air is Everywhere And It's Not Always Good

I’ve written a number of posts on a variety of blogs about indoor air pollution. I fret about it a lot too. If I had my way the Surgeon General would post a warning. Being Indoors Can Be Bad For You! Of course that’s true in many ways – but I’ve become a fan of air purification … [Read more...]

Support the Breastfeeding Promotion Act (H.R. 2819, S. 1244)

Amazingly, some women are still discriminated and discouraged from breastfeeding in the United States. There is an increase in initial breastfeeding; however, the rates drop off dramatically as infants age and women return to work. Now, Congress has a chance to get involved in … [Read more...]