Ever tell someone you were dissatisfied with your birth experience? That it left you feeling lost, unhappy, frustrated, or something worse? And then been told that you were selfish because you had a healthy child and all that should ever matter is that your child is healthy and happy, no matter how he or she came into the world?
Thank you to Lizzie for sharing a wonderful home birth story!
You see, the person questioned the conclusions from the Middlemiss study which found high cortisol activity in children undergoing a sleep training program in New Zealand. This is my response.
Hopefully a full examination of the CIO method without sticking my foot in my mouth, but I make no guarantees on that last bit!
Here is a personal story about how making changes to how one parents one step at a time can do more good than we may give credit for…
At 19, it was discovered that I had a tumor that, while benign, basically took over my left ovary resulting in its removal. The same year, I also found out I have a bicornuate uterus, a strange but common problem.
Heather Von St James is a mesothelioma survivor and a guest blogger for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. Her story is one of hope and inspiration and she hopes to spread her message to anyone who may be going through similar situations to her own.
A wonderful story of loss and love.
I feel like it’s time to not just point out what many of us having pointed out over and over – namely that education is key – but to truly examine why these places are feeling the need to take this route and what’s wrong with their approach (beyond the obvious).
Breastmilk is better than formula. Babies aren’t getting nearly as much touch as they need. Co-sleeping can help your baby stay safe if done safely.
