Showing posts with label Pregnancy Research. Show all posts
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Monday, October 1, 2007

Breastfeeding Research

Well, I've already have some requests for research on breastfeeding, so here are some quick links. Thanks for the interest! I found a lot of this research very interesting and informative. There was a lot of things I didn't know.
As always, please feel free to forward or copy this information, as long as you include my name and email so that I may answer any inquiries. Thanks.
Melissa Neece
MLS Library Science


World Health Link: http://www.who.int/child-adolescent-health/NUTRITION/infant_exclusive.htm

New York Times article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/13/health/13brea.html?ex=1307851200&en=34fe96e9a7b62c93&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

ABC News: http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/Health/story?id=3424593&page=1


Wikipedia info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breastfeeding


American Academy of Pediatrics:

http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;115/2/496


Great article on breastfeeding in public:

http://www.4woman.gov/editor/2007/08%2D2/


Breastfeeding Forums - for support and talk to other breastfeeding moms


http://www.gentlechristianmothers.com/topics/breastfeeding.php


http://www.militantbreastfeedingcult.com/


http://www.mothering.com


http://breastbuddies.nice-forum.com/


http://forums.llli.org/


http://www.mymomsbest.com/forum/index.php


http://www.llli.org/nb.html


La Leche League:


http://www.llli.org/nb.html


Great Mothering Articles:

http://www.mothering.com/guest_editors/quiet_place/quiet_place.html


http://www.mothering.com/guest_editors/quiet_place/132.html


http://www.mothering.com/articles/new_baby/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-law.html


http://www.mothering.com/sections/experts/barber-archive.html


http://www.mothering.com/guest_editors/quiet_place/140.html


http://www.mothering.com/articles/new_baby/breastfeeding/ecomama.html


Children's Books on Breastfeeding:

http://www.mothering.com/articles/new_baby/breastfeeding/like-to-nurse.html

Extended/Sustained Breastfeeding:


http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html


http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0838/is_2001_March-April/ai_76587460


http://www.breastfeeding-magazine.com/extended-breastfeeding.html


http://www.gentleparenting.com/ebf_faq.html


http://breastfeeding.blog.motherwear.com/2007/04/extended_nursin.html


http://www.kathydettwyler.org/detwean.html


http://www.llli.org/ba/Feb01.html


http://www.ilovejesus.com/myhome/brendaw/breastfeeding.shtml


101 Reasons to Breastfeed:

http://www.promom.org/101/


What Parents Should Know About Formula:

http://www.breastfeeding.com/reading_room/what_should_know_formula.html


Bill Maher completely proves my point on how sexualized this society is

http://thelactivist.blogspot.com/2007/09/bill-maher-on-breastfeeding-in-public.html



Humorous T-shirts:

http://www.thelactivist.com/


Funny stuff I came across while researching:

http://thelactivist.blogspot.com/2007/09/dumbest-baby-product-i-have-ever-laid.html


Even adoptive mothers can nurse:

http://www.fourfriends.com/abrw/faqs.htm


Activism at Ronald McDonald House - this goes to prove my theory about how Americans have some sort of problem with breastfeeding, most likely because we tend to sexualize everything.

http://www.birthwithoutboundaries.com/mcdonald.htm


http://www.promom.org/3min/3min_rmh_july07.html


Tips for Breastfeeding in Public & humorous cartoon: submitted by a mom

http://www.breastfeeding-magazine.com/breastfeeding-in-public

Dr. William Sears: If it's working for you and your child, and your mothering instinct tells you it's right — it's right! In my opinion, you're a health-savvy, modern mom, and it seems that your friends and relatives are old-fashioned and misinformed. As a pediatrician and parent, it grieves me to hear well-meaning critics ask a breastfeeding mother, "You're still nursing?" Know that you're actually making a wise, long-term investment in your child's health. Here are a few things to remember that will help you handle any unwarranted criticism:

Science is on your side. I have read many medical journals with articles proving the long-term health benefits of breastfeeding. The incidence of many illnesses, both childhood and adult, are lowered by breastfeeding — diabetes, heart disease, and central nervous system degenerative disorders (such as multiple sclerosis) to name a few. The most fascinating studies show that the longer and more frequently a mom nurses her baby, the smarter her child is likely to become. The brain grows more during the first two years of life than any other time, nearly tripling in size from birth to two years of age. It's clearly a crucial time for brain development, and the intellectual advantage breastfed babies enjoy is attributed to the "smart fats" unique to mom's breast milk (namely, omega-3 fatty acid, also known as DHA). From head to toe, babies who breastfeed for extended periods of time are healthier overall. They tend to have leaner bodies with less risk of obesity. They also have improved vision, since the eye is similar to the brain in regards to nervous tissue. They have better hearing due to a lower incidence of ear infections. Their dental health is generally good, since the natural sucking action of the breastfed infant helps incoming teeth align properly. Intestinal health is also much better than those of non-breastfed babies, as breast milk is easier to digest, reducing spit-up, reflux, and constipation. A toddler's immune system functions much better since breastmilk contains an immunoglobulin (IGA) which coats the lining of the intestines, which helps prevent germs from penetrating through. Even the skin of these babies is smoother and more supple.


World opinion is on your side. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recommends mothers breastfeed until three years of age. (Yes, you did read that right!) Even the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends mothers should breastfeed "at least until one year of age and then as long as baby and mother mutually want to."


It's better for your health. Extended breastfeeding reduces the risk of uterine, ovarian, and breast cancers. Breastfeeding women also have a lower incidence of osteoporosis later in life.


It's better for your toddler's behavior. We have many extended breastfeeders in our pediatric practice, and I have noticed that breastfed toddlers are easier to discipline. Breastfeeding is also an exercise in baby reading, which enables a mother to more easily read her baby's cues and intervene before a discipline situation gets out of hand. Nursing is a wonderful calming tool on days when Mom needs to relax and to stave off an impending toddler tantrum.

Blame it on your doctor. I have noticed that one of the easiest ways to silence critics is the phrase: "My doctor advised me to…" You can go on to explain that your doctor told you about all the recent research extolling the benefits of extended breastfeeding.

Let your child silence the critics. Once your friends and relatives see the benefits of your breastfeeding bond, your growth as a mother, and the emotional, intellectual and physical health of your child, they will serve as convincing testimonies to the value of extended breastfeeding.


In the second year (12-23 months), 448 mL of breastmilk provides:

  • 29% of energy requirements
  • 43% of protein requirements
  • 36% of calcium requirements
  • 75% of vitamin A requirements
  • 76% of folate requirements
  • 94% of vitamin B12 requirements
  • 60% of vitamin C requirements
-- Dewey 2001


Breastfeeding reduces an infant's risk of:

Respiratory-tract infections 72%

Ear infections 50%

Eczema 42%

Asthma 27-40%

Type 1 diabetes 20%

Type 2 diabetes 39%

Source: See below.

Breastfeeding reduces a mother's risk of:

Type 2 diabetes 12%

Ovarian cancer 21%

Breast cancer 28%

Source: Breastfeeding and Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes in Developed Countries, Structured Abstract. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD (April 2007): www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tp/brfouttp.htm.


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Blogging on breastfeeding and society

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sexualized society


My friend posted a blog about how sexualized our media has gotten, especially for children and teenagers. This is my reply.

I know, it sickens me how much children see and hear in the media. And then they act it all out on the playground, or at their parties. That's what children do to make sense of their world - they roleplay and copy to see what "fits" them. From age 2 to age 22 that's how they are wired, and the media keeps giving them false images and false ideas of fun, and what's healthy.

It just amazes me to see the difference in the children I taught at public schools, and the children of my friends who are homeschooled and whose parents carefully monitor what goes in their bodies and their minds. I see a teen drama on tv, and i pray my kids will never think that it is ok to act that way, and hope I can protect them as best I can in this souped-up sexualized society.

This society is so sexualized that it is the only country in the world that thinks breastfeeding in public is distasteful or dirty, that breastfeeding toddlers is somehow sexual. If you don't think you think that way, think upon this. The World Health Organization as well as many other health organizations believe that it is best and most healthy for the child (and yes, all children in industrialized countries as well) if the child is breastfed to three years of age, and even past that, even up to five or six years old. The average age of weaning world-wide is 4.2 years of age. Even I have a hard time with that - why is that?


It just shows how much we are brainwashed to think of everything in sexual terms. And its sad because most children are only breastfed up to six months to a year in this country, which is one of the number one reasons why we are so high on the list of childhood ailments, including ear infections, juvenile diabetes and allergies, that other countries do not have because they breastfeed longer. So it makes you wonder about the future of this country if we are so sexualized that we believe its distasteful to give our God-created milk to our young.
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More Baby Research

Some more baby research -updated October 28th, 2007& April 2009

Hey, one of my friends is surprised pregnant with her fourth (the third friend this year to have the fourth)!

Anyway, when asked about a sling, she recommended the Sling Eezee.



http://www.nurturedfamily.com/detail.aspx?ID=167



http://www.slingezee.com/default.aspx



otherwise, most moms and sites recommend the Ergo baby carrier:



http://www.nurturedfamily.com/detail.aspx?ID=97



http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/



Another really good carrier - Weego Baby carrier

http://www.weego.com/en/test.php



Another good carrier from christian people:

http://www.kozycarrier.homestead.com/



Oh, and hear are some videos on baby slings



http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ergo+baby&search=Search



http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=baby+slings&search=Search



Youtube is such a great resource for when you don't know how to do something. Someone else will have figured it out and show you how!



Lead poisoning, recalls and other things



http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/child-safety/indoors/dangerous-products/jewelry-safety-recalls-9-07/overview/jewelry-recalls-ov.htm



http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safety/2007/08/five-things-par.html



http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/consumer-protection/consumer-interest/child-safety-alert-lead-poisoning-from-metal-jewelry-306/overview/index.htm



http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/consumer-protection/recalls-and-safety-alerts-10-07/hasbro-and-fisher-price-toys/recalls-toys.htm



http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/child-safety/indoors/dangerous-products/consumer-reports-8-products-not-to-buy-for-kids-106/overview/index.htm


best diapers:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/care-and-dressing/diapers/diapers-304/overview/index.htm



fish dangers:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/child-safety/food/mercury-in-tuna/tuna-safety/overview/0607_tuna_ov.htm

Also, a midwife told me that if you take an Omega 3 supplement during your pregnancy, your likelihood of having post-partum depression will decrease quite a bit.
and you improve your baby's brain power! ;)


Prenatal vitamins.

New Chapter Organics Prenatal -
I can no longer recommend this Prenatal vitamin because it contains 600 mg of Soy.


Nature's Plus Source of Life Prenatal
This is the only whole-based foods Prenatal that I have found that contains no soy and no chamomile. And you only have to take 2 pills daily, unlike all the other brands that usually require 6 pills.

https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=NT-1979
 http://www.evitamins.com/product.asp?pid=8588
Froogle Link

Nature's Life Prenatal multiple -
no soy, contains beta-carotene, contains red raspberry leaf, requires 6 pills daily
http://www.evitamins.com/product.asp?pid=6251

Twinlabs Prenatal - regular and Dr. Greene
This is the one that is a capsule. I've told by several pregnant women that most prenatals are too big and the tablets make them gag/vomit, but that they can take this one because it is in capsule form and as long as they take it with food, its ok. Only 2 capsules a day.
Vitacost link

NF Formulas Prenatal 2 - This is also a capsule. I've only found it at Rite care online. Its 3 capsules a day.
info:http://www.ritecare.com/prodsheets/asp/NFF-283005.asp
purchase: Rite Care Pharmacy Online

Rainbow Light Prenatal (another whole foods-based prenatal)

http://www.houseofnutrition.com/rainbowlight.html

Another Whole Food prenatal that I am impressed with is

Baby and Me by Daily Foods - soyfree!

http://www.megafood.com/products/dailyfoods/baby_and_me.php
 http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Me-DailyFoods-90-Tablets/dp/B000JLZQM2/ref=sr_1_3/105-1462826-1528436?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1193608074&sr=1-3

Pure Essence Labs Mother To Be - extremely complete!

http://www.pureessencelabs.com/what_natal1.html
http://www.pureessencelabs.com/mother2be.php
http://www.nextag.com/PURE-ESSENCE-LABS-Mother-506769128/prices-html?nxtg=14b5d0a24050a-1E89B766D99BBBA9

Super Nutrition Prenatal
http://www.supernutritionusa.com/productpages/prenatal_blend.html


And of course, Nature's Sunshine, which is famous for its fantastic supplements.

http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Prenatal-Multiple-Vitamins-Minerals/dp/B000WQATB2/ref=sr_1_12/105-1462826-1528436?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1193610764&sr=8-12
http://www.healthywarehouse.com/search.asp
http://betterherbs.serrahost.com/Detail.bok?no=438

Da Vinci Prenatal
http://www.amazon.com/DaVinci-Laboratories-Ultimate-Prenatal-Vegetarian/dp/B000QYD372/ref=sr_1_19/105-1462826-1528436?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1193613502&sr=8-19
http://www.davincilabs.com/vitamins_supplements/ultimate-prenatal-multivitamins.php



For those who can not swallow pills, here's a liquid form:
Buried Treasure Prenatal
http://www.amazon.com/Prenatal-Plus-DHA-Complete-16/dp/B000LFWU5M/ref=pd_bbs_11/105-1462826-1528436?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1193610764&sr=8-11



Garden of Life is also often recommended for vitamins, but I believe it might be too strong for a baby. Just generally not recommended while pregnant - but good for hubby!
http://www.nutritionwarehouseoutlet.com/Default.asp?Redirected=Y
www.gardenoflife.com

Also, Don't forget to take a Omega 3 pill. It helps for fertility, helps during the pregnancy, and then helps again in decreasing post-partum symptoms. Nordic Naturals is usually considered one of the best brands, but it contains soy, so I no longer recommend Nordic Naturals. Carlson's is considered a great brand, but stay away from Cod Liver oil. Its considered a uterine contractor.
The cheapest fish oil pills out there are:
Country Life Omega 3 1000mg - $8.39 for 200 gel caps.
Vitamin Shoppe Country Life Link
Vitacost Country Life Link

Other Omegas:
http://www.luckyvitamin.com/768990017414.html
http://www.naturalhealthshoppe.com/index.asp?PageAction=
VIEWCATS&Category=859
http://www.oilofpisces.com/pregnancy.html


Best pregnancy teas:

Yogi Tea:http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/105-2900968-2817243?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=yogi+tea&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go

Ginger- http://www.yogitea.nl/yogitea_gb/AyurvedicTeas/GingerLemon.html



Stomach Ease - http://www.yogitea.nl/yogitea_gb/AyurvedicTeas/StomachEase.html



Traditional Medicinals Tea: http://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/?title=women%27s+teas



Best-tasting Stevia:
Nu Naturals NoCarb blend Stevia

http://www.nunaturals.com/products/stevia.html

http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=7244&at=0

http://www.amazon.com/NuNaturals-NuStevia-Stevia-Powder-Packets/dp/B000HBYVIE


Oh, and I finally finished my research on car seats, and found that the Britax Marathon or Britax Boulevard are the safest, best seats on the market. One of the only car seats to survive a 70 miles per hour car test crash. Or basically any car seat by Britax is pretty good.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-1525266-9492618?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Britax+baby&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go



But most importantly, check out the site that helps you fit the best carseat in your car. www.carseatdata.org



This concludes several months of research. As always, please feel free to copy and paste this in an email or on myspace to give to a friend. Share the information - people need to be informed! :) Please include my name and email so that if anyone has any questions, they can contact me. Thank you!

Melissa Neece

MLS Library Science



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Cloth Diaper Links

I promised you some diaper links, so here they are. :)
My take on cloth diapers: use disposables at night and when you go out, and use cloth diapers during the day at home. Still saves you a lot of money. :)
Buying Swaddlebees - recommended by friends
Info on Cloth diapering - online communities - tips and help
http://www.mompack.com/mom2mom/links42.htm


Here is a different approach altogether: both disposable and cloth

http://www.gdiapers.com/

Different Cloth Diaper stores, all offering a layaway plan:
Also, can find things on different sites for swapping, bartering and reselling.
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Hyperemesis Research

Hyperemesis research
A good friend of mine suffers from the debilitating disease of hyperemesis (constantly vomiting during pregnancy - way beyond morning sickness). I just researched a bunch of websites for her, so I thought I would share. If you know of any other great sites on HG, please pass them on to me. If you know of anyone who has this devastating problem, please send her this email. Thanks!
Melissa Neece
MLS Library Science

There are some great informational websites on Hyperemesis! :
http://www.hyperemesis.org/
and this is similar: http://www.helpher.org/
England suffers too! http://www.hyperemesis.org.uk/
The book at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Morning-Sickness-Hyperemesis-Gravidarum/dp/1419640933

A Lot more Links supporting hyperemesis and morning sickness:
http://www.morningsicknesshelp.com/

General Tips:
B6 vitamin is suppose to be very helpful. Also, the essential oils of peppermint, ginger, patchouli, and lemongrass.
http://www.YourNaturalEssentials.com
http://www.oil-testimonials.com/essential-oils/2052



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Fertility and Pregnancy Books


Here are three books every woman should read (I couldn't believe how much I didn't know when I read these three books - it makes me mad how uneducated we are about our bodies). Order these books, read them yourself, and pass them along to your friend. Then tell her to pass them along to another woman. These books are meant to be shared. And please pass this email on to anyone you feel might benefit from these books.
~ Melissa Neece
MLS Library Science
Ps. If you completely disagree with some of these books, that's ok. My main concern is that women should make informed choices.

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Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health (Revised Edition) (Paperback)
by Toni Weschler


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Your Fertility Signals
Your Fertility Signals by Winstein (Paperback - 1999)




The Link to Amazon


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The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth (Paperback)
by Henci Goer

Link to Amazon

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Gentle Birth Choices (Paperback)
by Barbara Harper (Author), Suzanne Arms (Photographer)

Link to Amazon

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I've also read these books (remember, I can read really fast, and I am very interested in the subject). You should also read the reviews of these books - they are very good.

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Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife (Paperback)
by Peggy Vincent - Loved this book - full of great stories! ~Melissa

Link to Amazon

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Immaculate Deception II: Myth, Magic & Birth (Paperback)
by Suzanne Arms

Link to Amazon

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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth (Paperback)
by Ina May Gaskin


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Bestfeeding: How to Breastfeed Your Baby (Paperback)

Link to Amazon

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Natural Family Living : The Mothering Magazine Guide to Parenting (Paperback)
by Peggy O'Mara


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Naturally Healthy Babies and Children: A Commonsense Guide to Herbal Remedies, Nutrition, and Health (Paperback)
by William Sears (Foreword), Aviva Jill Romm

Link to Amazon

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Vaccinations: A Thoughtful Parent's Guide: How to Make Safe, Sensible Decisions about the Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives (Paperback)
by Aviva Jill Romm

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Superimmunity for Kids : What to Feed Your Children to Keep Them Healthy Now, and Prevent Disease in Their Future (Paperback)
by Leo Galland, Dian Dincin Buchman

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Mothers & Others for a Livable Planet Guide to Natural Baby Care : Nontoxic and Environmentally Friendly Ways to Take Care of Your New Child (Paperback)
by Mindy Pennybacker
Link to Amazon

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Some Pregnancy research


I have quite a few friends right now who are pregnant, so I thought I would do some major research on it. I've been reading about all the different options for about 12 years now, so I will hopefully be prepared to be pregnant when the time comes (hopefully within the next year). So I thought I would share this research with all my friends (saving them valuable time, as it took about 15 hours to put together this email). If your opinions on a subject are different from mine, that's ok - I don't mind - as a librarian, I just like everyone to be informed about all the options - and these options just make the most sense to me. :) Please feel free to pass this email on to your friends and especially pregnant women. Thanks!
Melissa Neece
MLS Library Science
PS. I will post updates as I continue to research. This site is not meant to be read in one sitting, but to peruse over several days for those who are interested in the topics. Lots of great articles!

Table of Contents: Breastfeeding, Birthing Centers, Cloth Diapers, Parenting Magazine Subscriptions, Prenatal yoga and exercise, Natural Family Living Ideas, Chiropractors, Slings, Circumcision, Sleeping Options.

Breastfeeeding

Birthing Centers
Birthing Center stories - good point of reference for Birthing plans in hospital rooms - a pregnant woman should figure out what she wants done and not done in the hospital room and give a written list to her doctor well in advance. I personally prefer birthing centers, but its a personal choice for everyone. The best way is to prepare in advance and know what you want.
My friend Tonya delivered here:
My friend Lisa delivered here:
Cloth Diapers
Seriously consider using cloth diapers - these days they are made out of new materials, are better for your baby, and usually are cheaper than disposables!

on ebay look for cloth diaper +AIO (All in One - doesn't need a diaper cover)
Here is one online store for cloth diapers (+more) - there are a lot out there, just google it - this is just an example site of what all is available: http://www.earthbaby.com/
Here is another with a sample package:

Magazine Subscriptions
Great Magazine suggestion: www.mothering.com Mothering Magazine
http://www.fitpregnancy.com/ Fitness during pregnancy
For large families: www.aboverubies.com

Please email me or comment on some of your favorite pregnancy/baby magazines.

Prenatal yoga
Natural Family Living Ideas:

Try the keyword "Natural family living" on Google. Updates coming soon!

CHIROPRACTOR:
My chiropractor that I highly recommend - I know several pregnant women who love her:
Crossroads Chiropractic

Elizabeth Taylor, DC

3129 S. Carrier Pwky.

Grand Prairie, TX 75052

USA

http://drelizabethtaylor.chiroweb.com

drtaylor@crchiro.com

(972) 641-7111



Slings = an absolute must for any new mom:
Awesome articles - a must read:
Slingezee - www.slingezee.com
Weego - www.weego.com
Kozy Karrier - www.kozykarrier.homestead.com

Circumcision: Find out the facts before you do it - There is a lot of research out there - both pro and con. Now that I and Kevin are better informed, I know we would never choose this procedure if we have a boy.
How Common Is Circumcision?
Circumcision is almost unheard of in Europe, South America, and non-muslim Asia. In fact, only 10 to 15 percent of men throughout the world are circumcised. The vast majority of whom are Muslim. The neonatal circumcision rate in the western US has now fallen to 34.2 percent. This relatively diminished rate may surprise American men born during the era when nearly 90 percent of baby boys were circumcised automatically, with or without their parents' consent.
Britain's circumcision rate is less than 0.1%.
"A piece of skin the size of a quarter contains more than three million cells, 12 feet of nerves, 100 sweat glands, 50 nerve endings, and almost three feet of blood vessels. Circumcision removes a piece of skin almost equivalent to a 3 x 5 index card."
Female circumcision is considered a human rights violation. Male circumcision should be also considered as such.


Sleeping through the night:
Good article on sleeping options: http://www.diaperpin.com/articles/article_CosleepingKeepingItSafe.asp



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