Dr. Liselotte Schuster A few months ago I was working with a pregnant woman and asked her to pay attention to the following things after her baby was born: trouble with nursing, colic, crankiness and turning the head more to one side. These were … [Read more...] about Nursing Nightmare Resolved
I Have a Dream
Jo Anne Lindberg - President & Founder, BirthLink If we are all co-creators then what kind of world are we creating? I have a dream. First, do no harm. How does what we think, say or do benefit others? How does what we choose to think, say … [Read more...] about I Have a Dream
Bonding – The Golden Moment
by Jill Gliha, BirthLink Board Member Part Six of a Six Part Series - Empowering Hospital Birth Delay all hospital protocol for two hours after the birth. Much of what " needs " to be done to your baby after the birth does not need to be done … [Read more...] about Bonding – The Golden Moment
Pediatric Gentle Touch Therapy
What is Pediatric Cranial Gentle Touch? Birth is one of the major experiences of our lives. It is one of the major passages we experience as humans—and—like death, one of the few that we can be certain we all share. Yet, for many, difficult births … [Read more...] about Pediatric Gentle Touch Therapy
Exclusive Breastfeeding: The Only Water Source Young Infants Need
What does exclusive mean? Exclusive breastfeeding means giving only breastmilk. This means no water, liquids, teas, herbal preparations or food through the first six months of life. Colostrum is the welcoming food for newborns. It is also the … [Read more...] about Exclusive Breastfeeding: The Only Water Source Young Infants Need