: ' health'
Is Breastfeeding Advocacy Hurting Women?
Despite one US researcher on gender studies claiming so, I'm going to say she's really part of the problem with her arguments. [...]
So You’re Going To Bottle Feed…
Bottle-feeding has become a huge part of Western society, but this method of feeding is not what infants biologically expect. However, there are ways to try and mimic the breastfeeding relationship that mothers can use [...]
Why the Vaccine Industry needs a new PR Strategy
My take on the all-too-common statements that research into vaccines isn't necessary and that the request for it is "stupid". [...]
Download: Letter to US Representatives RE Maternity Leave
One of our Evolutionary Parents, Kristy Hughes, made the decision to write her representative about increasing maternity leave. Here is the download for everyone's use. [...]
A Not-So-Blind Review of the Recent CIO Research
Recently, an article by Anna Price and colleagues has been covered in the media as it supposedly touts that there are no long-term effects of infant sleep interventions. I got my hand on the [...]
Three Surprising Things Science Doesn’t Actually Know
Despite all the articles and points of view, there are some things we just simply don’t know. Things that may be near and dear to people’s hearts, but that we just simply don’t have the [...]
Science and C-Sections: What Do We Know?
The problem is that the c-section has been seen as an equal alternative (or sometimes even better alternative) to vaginal birth for people with no medical reason to have a c-section. But there are repercussions [...]
Breastfeeding Beyond A Year: Is There A Point?
This post was inspired by a question from Sally who directed me to the article below debunking the many “benefits” touted in blogs and sites about breastfeeding beyond a year. [...]
Circumcision, Science, and Religion: Part 4
The conclusion in the circumcision series. This part includes an analysis of adult versus infant circumcision and some of the religious considerations that must be looked into. [...]
Circumcision, Science, and Religion: Part 3
A continuation of the circumcision discussion with a focus on the science behind sexual functioning after circumcision, complications due to circumcision, and an overall summary of the scientific research. [...]
Five Reasons to Wear Your Baby
Lots of people argue this. Look at the rates of depression and other
Five Reasons to Wear Your Baby
Personal anecdotes are more appropriate for an opinion piece than clut
Five Reasons to Wear Your Baby
Personal anecdotes are no good as anecdote does not equal data. Howev
Five Reasons to Wear Your Baby
I'm a big fan of babywearing and wear both of mine, but statements lik
Press Release Re: Carpenter et al. Bedsharing Study
No it wasn't the Japan study, it is this one. It uses several Western