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Infant Chiropractic Care for Plagiocephaly

Written by Dr. Stephanie Willis B.App.Sc.(Clin.Sc)/B.Chiro.Sc., DICCP, CCWP

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Infant Chiropractic Care for Plagiocephaly

You may have noticed that some young babies have heads that aren’t exactly round; you may even have noticed it in your own baby. This common condition called plagiocephaly (plagio=oblique, cephal=head) and it occurs when the cranial system in a baby isn’t working properly. It can appear as a flat…

Where Should My Baby Sleep?

Written by Allie Chee

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The Road (to Sleep) Less Traveled New parents have a lot of questions. Some of the most basic are the most controversial: For how many months (or years) should I nurse my baby? When should I wean my baby and how? Where should my baby sleep? With so many commercial…

Hot Button Topic Alert: Circumcision

Written by Jess Gifford

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A Note to the Reader: I have provided a number of links and references in this article. I have viewed all of these links myself. Most do not contain images of the faces of infants, or pictures that may otherwise be severely upsetting. That being said, everyone has different emotional…

The Importance of Holding Your Baby Soon After Birth

Written by Jessica

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The Importance of Holding Your Baby Soon After Birth

As soon as I gave birth to my first child the attending hospital midwife put him on my belly. I immediately felt this overwhelming love for him which I didn’t even know was possible. Even though it was only a few minutes before they took him off for the standard…

Unassisted Birth Step #15: Whether to See a Pediatrician

Written by Jamie Radebaugh

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You can chose to do or not do this soon after it is born (within a week), within a few months after it is born, or only when necessary. However, it may be necessary for a birth certificate so check with your registry to cover your bases. If CPS becomes…

Unassisted Birth Step #13: Cutting the Cord

Written by Jamie Radebaugh

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Most experts/parents agree that delayed cord cutting is the safest and best possible thing to do. Generally it is wise to wait until either, 1) the cord has stopped pulsating, or 2) the placenta has been delivered. Most wait until the placenta has been delivered, but if your baby has…

Unassisted Birth Step #11: Evaluating Mama and Baby

Written by Jamie Radebaugh

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Ensure that baby is breathing (it might be a good idea to use APGAR scoring, it is up to you) and mother isn't losing too much blood. After giving birth, you may find that you have torn. Take appropriate measures to resolve any problems properly, even if it means…

Birth Trauma Karmic Therapy

Written by Nicole Thomas

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Birth trauma for mother and baby is very prevalent in today's society. There is much speculation on how a traumatic birth affects the baby. This doctor unravels some of the mystery on how forceps or cesarean deliveries amongst other things can leave a lasting impact on a person's life, from…

Baby Eczema

Written by Amanda Schewaga

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Eczema is one of the most common skin complaints in babies and small children. Children of all ages get it and is often passed down from parent to child. There are many ways to treat it. Watch this video to learn ways to prevent and treat it when your cihld…

Do Vaccines Cause Autism?

Written by Amanda Schewaga

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The debate between Austism and the cause of it by childhood vaccines has been going back and forth for years. So it leaves the question, do I get my baby vaccinated or not? No one wants their child to have autism or cause them harm but what about all of…