Does a Maternal Vegetarian Diet Cause Hypospadias?

A recent comment to the post "Birth Defect Risk Increased by Mother’s High Fat Diet" prompted me to do a little research into the potential harm of a maternal vegetarian diet. Jenny of The Nourished Kitchen, which features delicious recipes, wrote: But, that’s not to say a diet … [Read more...]

Birth Defect Risk Increased by Mother's High Fat Diet

I know what it is like to have a child born with a birth defect. As a parent, the worry and guilt an be overbearing if you don't focus on the love and positive nature of the situation. My son was born with a congenital heart defect, and our lives have been simultaneously blessed … [Read more...]

5 Easy Natural Tips for Postpartum Weight Loss

Given my annoyance at Gwyneth Paltrow's comments regarding her struggle with weight loss after the birth of her second child, I thought it would be useful to post five easy natural tips for shedding those pregnancy pounds. These are realistic, simple things you can do that will … [Read more...]

South Dakota Midwifery Clinic Goes Green

Choosing a natural birth under the care of a midwife certainly has its environmental benefits compared to a labor filled with medical interventions in a hospital facility. A South Dakota Midwifery Clinic has taken it a step further by earning the Green Star Certified Mark of … [Read more...]

Study Finding Triple Risk of Newborn Death from Home Births “Political” and “Crap”

Both my babies were born at home, as well as countless other children I know. I have friends that are midwives. I believe home births are a safe, natural choice for a typical pregnancy including good prenatal care. Even in atypical births, like both of mine … [Read more...]