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Cancer, Circumcision, and C-Section: What Will People Say?

Written by Allie Chee

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Cancer, Circumcision, and C-Section: What Will People Say?

DARK AGE II: REPORT ON THE RITUALS & BEHAVIORS OF ANCIENT TRIBES LIVING IN NORTH AMERICA FROM 1950-2050. “The philosophies of one age have become the absurdities of the next.” -Sir William Osler It is now the year 3013, and in this report we will discuss briefly three rituals…

Dr. Suess Breastfeeding Rhyme, Inspired by Green Eggs & Ham

Written by Nicole Thomas

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Would you nurse her in the park? Would you nurse him in the dark? Would you nurse him with a Boppy? And when your boobs are feeling floppy? I would nurse him in the park, I would nurse her in the dark. I'd nurse with or without a Boppy. Floppy…

Gift Suggestions for an Expecting Mama

Written by Amanda Schewaga

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Here are some gift suggestions for an expecting mama from TBS mamas! Support!! Ringsling baby carrier Boppy pillow A good pregnancy/ birth book and which book would depend on how much of a "reader" she is. Diapers (whatever kind they use) wipes, baby butt cream, and other day to day…

My Favorite Pregnancy & Baby Quotes

Written by Amanda Schewaga

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"There is no way out of the experience except through it, because it is not really your experience at all but the baby's. Your body is the child's instrument of birth." - Penelope Leach "There is power that comes to women when they give birth. They don't ask for it,…

Pampers Commercial with Homebirth

Written by Nicole Thomas

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Many of you natural mamas may not use Pampers, but you may like this commercial. This is the first commercial for a baby product we have ever seen on TV that includes a home waterbirth. Does this mean homebirth is becoming mainstream? We think this may be what the future…

How to Tell If You Are Pregnant With Twins

Written by Amanda Schewaga

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There are so many wives tales surounding this...if you are carrying a certain way or if you eat a certain food. However, there is little conclusive evidence for many of these theories. In the video, Michelle Collins, midwife and nurse, explains how to tell and even how your genes can…

Sexy Ad for HOTmilk Bras

Written by Nicole Thomas

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Finally pregnant women are shown for their sexy beautiful selves! This bra fitting guide is a must see to get those pregnant and postpartum hormones flying. Celebrate your gorgeous body with these sexy nursing bras.

VBAC Police

Written by Nicole Thomas

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There has been much controversy over VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), until recently the medical community believed that a woman attempting a vaginal birth after a previous cesarean, would be injured from the previous incision rupturing. This is beginning to slowly change, although many U.S hospitals still will not allow women…