Guest Writer - Kara Canga-Arguelles, LAc Acupuncture seems to be gaining popularity lately. We see it often recommended for pain and infertility, but many people don’t know that it’s a safe, gentle, and inexpensive way to help induce labor. As a … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for Labor Induction
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Medical Interventions – Risk vs Benefits
I have been working with parents and the birth community for many years. I am also an Asian medicine practitioner. My perspective on how to make informed decisions with regard to childbirth, and health challenges, is based on gathering information … [Read more...] about Medical Interventions – Risk vs Benefits
Celebrate Breastfeeding
In the US 85 % of mothers start breastfeeding shortly after the birth of their babies. By six months of age rates drop to 15%. There are many reasons for this. The lack of support for breastfeeding families is a significant factor. We don't live in a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Breastfeeding
Life Lessons for Mothers
Honor yourself as you honor others. The old adage says that people will treat you the way you teach them to treat you. This goes for partners, relatives, friends, and it goes for older children. Babies, of course, are pure need in the beginning, … [Read more...] about Life Lessons for Mothers
Information Stress
There are so many ways to have instant communication that it makes my head spin. I think I am being left behind in the dust. I find it impossible to stay current with all the new social media platforms. It takes an inordinate amount of time to manage … [Read more...] about Information Stress