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Hospital Birth Step #6: Preparing for Life with a New Baby

Written by Jess Gifford

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As you progress through your pregnancy and make plans for labor and delivery, there is no doubt that planning to bring your baby home can also be a big challenge! There are a number of things that you can do ahead of time that will make life easier and allow…

The Breastfeeding Challenge

Written by The Muscat Midwife

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Nearly all women can breastfeed successfully and make enough milk for their babies to grow and thrive. Why then are the drop-off rates so alarming? Professor Mary Renfrew, Director of the Mother and Infant Research Unit at the University of York makes a very good point when she states that…

Reasons to Not Vaccinate

Written by Jess Gifford

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Those who choose not to vaccinate pose a number of incredibly valid arguments including the fact that we have only been routinely vaccinating children for approximately 60 years. The long term side effects of vaccinations has not been empirically studied because just as the medical community admits, there is no…

Common Vaccinations

Written by Jess Gifford

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According to the American Academy of Pediatric s, there are 12 listed vaccines that children need: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Rotavirus DTaP (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B) Pneumococcal Polio Influenza MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Varicella (Chicken Pox) Meningococcal HPV In the first 6 years of life, according…

Reasons to Vaccinate

Written by Jess Gifford

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There is no doubt that infectious diseases can be devastating, especially when contracted by children. Even when these diseases don’t lead to death, the ramifications can be just as traumatic to both the child and her family. Polio may cause paralysis. Meningitis may cause brain damage, hearing loss, and seizures.…

The Vaccination Debate: Why or Why Not to Vaccinate

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The Vaccination Debate: Why or Why Not to Vaccinate

Vaccines rank right up there on the list of usual “hot button” topics when it comes to kids and parenting. It often seems that there are two polar opposites of the debate; those who believe that vaccinations save lives and those who vaccinate are irresponsible, and those who believe that…

Breastfeeding is Great for the Entire Family

Written by Stephanie Simmons

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Breastfeeding is Great for the Entire Family

I am sure the title has now gotten your attention. Let me explain why ANY size family will benefit from breastfeeding, improving your family dynamic in more ways...than you probably imagined. Breastfeeding Baby If you are expecting a baby, the time to start thinking about breastfeeding is now. There are…

Elimination Communication (EC): How & Why

Written by Summer Thorp-Lancaster

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Is your baby potty trained? Sort of, but not really. I get this question a lot when someone new notices me “peeing” my baby, or when the subject of why he’s naked so much comes up (generally, the only time he’s clothed is if we’re out of the house, and…

The Facts of Disposable Diapers

Written by Muscat Midwife

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Cloth Diapers in the 21st century – the way forward or a step backwards? In a modern world where everything is easy and disposable, why would you even consider using cloth diapers that need WASHING? Eeeuw! I get an image of dirty smelly diapers soaking in buckets next to the…

Maternity Care Patient's Rights - After Birth (UK version)

Written by Susanne Remic

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New mums in the UK are not presented with a bill when they leave the hospital, and they leave armed with lots of information too (info on contraception, safe sleeping etc, see below). Each baby is given an National Hospital Services (NHS) number and some hospitals have registrars on site…