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Blogroll
- Bellies and Babies The blog of CBE, doula, and aspiring midwife.
- Birth Activist Bloggin’ for Better Births
- Birth Junkie Stuff that Just Makes Sense, Websites, Books, Etc…
- Birth Story The people, the science and the culture that saved our lives.
- Birth Without Fear A blog where a mother’s inner wisdom takes top priority and is supported fully.
- Enjoy Birth a blog about enjoying your pregnancy and birth
- Giving Birth with Confidence – Blog/Community women supporting women
- Ina May Gaskin Midwife, Author, Activist, Innovator
- Mama Birth When a baby is born, so is a mother. Mama Birth childbirth education services for Mendocino and surrounding counties.
- Mother's Advocate Blog Informing women about safe and healthy birth
- Science and Sensibility – Lamaze International Blog A Research Blog About Healthy Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond by Lamaze International
- Talk Birth (Blog) The blog of Talk Birth
- Well Preserved Birth topics blog
- WordPress.com
- WordPress.org
Informative Websites
- About.com Pregnancy by Robin Weiss, LCCE About.com page for all things pregnancy and birth
- Birth True Childbirth Education Childbirth education in the hills of eastern Kentucky
- Consciously Parenting A website focusing on informed decision making in parenting.
- Empowered Birth Services Website for Certified Professional Midwife
- Lamaze International
- The Birth Facts Evidence based information to help you make those very special decisions
- The Only Baby Stop Informative articles and search function for birth professionals in your area!
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Tag Archives: breastfeeding
Can I Breastfeed? Should I Even Try? – Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
It is no secret that breastfeeding is the way that babies were meant to be fed, nourished, and soothed. Through the consistent results from studies conducted on the benefits of breastfeeding, we know that breastfeeding is absolutely worth giving it … Continue reading
Mommy, Me, and the 3Ps (Planning, Pregnancy, and Parenting) – Tomorrow Hazard, KY @ ARH Medical Mall
I’ve been working hard on a presentation that I will be giving tomorrow for ARH’s (Appalachian Regional Hospital) Women’s Health Series. Tomorrow’s topic is Mommy, Me, and the 3Ps (Planning, Pregnancy, and Parenting). My topic is Healthy Pregnancy and Birth … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Planning, Birth Topics, childbirth education, Eastern Kentucky, Healthy Pregnancy, Newborn Parenting, Pregnancy Care Providers
Tagged Appalachia, Babies, birth, birth plan, breastfeeding, childbirth, childbirth education, Healthy Birth Practices, infancy, Lamaze, low risk pregnancy, obstetrician, pregnancy
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Do I Need a Doula?
Personally, giving birth without a doula present is not something that I would consider lightly. The word doula comes from Greek meaning “a woman who serves” or “female servant”. During both of my pregnancies, I planned to have experienced women to attend … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Planning, Birth Topics, Healthy Pregnancy
Tagged Babies, birth, breastfeeding, c-section, childbirth, Childbirth Connection, culture, doula, doulas, Healthy Birth Practices, induction of labor, low risk pregnancy, midwife, Mother's Advocate, pain, pain relief, pregnancy, VBAC
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There’s More than Choice Involved When it Comes to Breastfeeding
I love parenting newborns, and if there is any one thing I miss most about not having a newborn in the house anymore – it is breastfeeding. Breastfeeding was a very satisfying experience for me, despite the difficulty I had … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding, Newborn Parenting
Tagged Appalachia, Babies, birth, breastfeeding, culture, Healthy Birth Practices, infancy, motherhood
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Safety Warning on Sleep Positioners for Babies
Many mothers choose to use a sleep positioner in the crib, co-sleeper, or family bed to help keep their baby on their back, in hope of reducing the risk of SIDS – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. I was one of those mothers … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, childbirth education, Newborn Parenting
Tagged Babies, bed sharing, breastfeeding, infancy, infants, motherhood, SIDS
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Resources and Treats for Expecting Mothers in Southeastern, Kentucky
There are some exciting things going on in our area pertaining to the world of expecting mamas. I wanted to take some time to share and compile these opportunities into one space. Below is a listing of some of the … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Planning, Birth Topics, childbirth education, Eastern Kentucky, Healthy Pregnancy, Pregnancy Care Providers, Uncategorized
Tagged birth, breastfeeding, childbirth, childbirth education, chiroractic, doula, Lamaze, midwife, midwifery, North Fork Yoga, pregnancy, prenatal massage, yoga
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More on the Birth and Breastfeeding Relationship
Please use this link to visit Talk Birth where she writes on the Birth/Breastfeeding Continum. It is a great piece!
Birth Planning, Bonding, and Breastfeeding
We wait and ponder for many months about the birth of our babies. We dream about the moment when our eyes first meet – when we can first wrap them in our arms, count their fingers and toes, and look … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Planning, Birth Topics
Tagged Babies, birth, breastfeeding, childbirth, infancy, kangaroo care, Lamaze, Mother's Advocate, newborn, newborn procedures, oxytocin, pregnancy, prolactin, rooming in
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