77% of New Mothers in the US Breastfeed
US Statistics on Breastfeeding Astonishingly, 77 percent of mothers in the US breastfeed their newborn babies. I would have suspected the number was far lower, due to the intolerance of public...
View ArticleBuy a Moby Wrap Sling, Support the Fight for Mother-Friendly Childbirth
Stylish, practical babywearing with a message, and a real contribution to mother-friendly childbirth advocacy. Moby Wraps, one of the most popular stretchy wraps for babywearing, is currently selling a...
View ArticleThe Swine Flu Vaccine and Your Family
Like most families, you’re probably being bombarded by the media regarding swine flu: precautions, symptoms, and the availability of the shot. First, you need to know this: most widely available doses...
View ArticleWHO: All C-Sections "Put Women at Increased Risk of Adverse Events, Including...
There is no doubt that caesarean sections (c-sections) save mothers’ and babies’ lives, but the World Health Organization (WHO) has long declared this surgical procedure overused in many countries...
View Article"Countdown to 2015": 700,000 New Midwives Needed
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every year 2 million women and babies die each year in pregnancy or childbirth. 95% of these deaths occur in just 68 countries. “Countdown to 2015”...
View ArticleRomanian Child Gives Birth at Age Ten
Yesterday, we shared with you how hormone disrupting chemicals have changed the age of puberty for girls to nine-years-old. The consequences of such early changes are far reaching, and one that is...
View ArticleNestlé’s BabyNes: Nespresso Baby Formula for the Wealthy with Contaminated Water
I can’t say I really understand the single serve coffee craze. The disposable K-cups are certainly not eco-friendly, and my machine does a great job of making my one latte a day. Perhaps my judgement...
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