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A remarkable story about skin-to-skin contact

Written by Cristin Sawchuk

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I just had to share this incredible story with you about the importance of skin-to-skin contact with your baby and the power of a mother's instinct. Enjoy!

Important information regarding bottle feeding

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Important information regarding bottle feeding

Breastfeeding is almost always possible with the right information and support, but there are circumstances when a baby may have to take a bottle. Here at The Birthing Site it is our wish that any woman who can, nurses her baby, but if your baby does happen to have a…

Baby Formula Recalls

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Many artifical milks are recalled for various reasons, this video shows the Similac Formula recall of Septemeber of 2010. One way to prevent your baby from contaminants in formula is to breastfeed. Even the most malnourished woman will have more healthy milk for her baby through breastfeeding, than the wealthiest…

Is breastfeeding a reliable form of birth control?

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Is breastfeeding a reliable form of birth control?

Your grandmother told you that you can't get pregnant while you are breastfeeding, but can you really trust that old wives tale? There are a few things you should know before making up your mind on this one. The nursing mother must be exclusively breastfeeding, (nursing frequently day and night…

Rekindling your sex life after pregnancy

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Rekindling your sex life after pregnancy

Pregnancy and childbirth bring about many changes in a couple's life. The following video addresses what couple's need to consider when restarting their sex life after childbirth.

Sex after childbirth

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Having a baby changes everything, including your sex life! Most women have questions and concerns on this topic and the following video addresses some of these.

Constipation

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Like it or not, constipation is a common complaint among women who have recently given birth. Lucky for you there are many non-medicinal ways to relieve it! 1. Get some form of daily exercise, such as walking or chasing your crazy toddler around the house (if this is not your…

Toxicity of Household Cleaning Chemicals

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Toxicity of Household Cleaning Chemicals

Common household cleaners and air fresheners can be very bad for the health of you and your family. The following video tellsyou why and shows you some alternatives for healthier cleaning products.

2 year old boy smokes cigarettes

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This video is obviously not something you commonly see with the smoking, although lack of good nutrition and being over weight is a common problem in society today. Through education and lobbying governments, we can all make a difference with the correct choices and governemnt policies in place to help…