I was shocked to learn that the US is only one of four counties in the world that has no mandated national policy on the matter! A few states do have a policy. How would you like to be paid to stay home with your child for years? Central European … [Read more...] about Parental Leave Worldwide
Breastfeeding Three Babies
In Three Countries - Part 2 - Guest Author - Angela Piper With my youngest, who is now 8 months old, we birthed differently and again evolved our underlying philosophies. Now being in the US I was confident in the great care I would get … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Three Babies
Breastfeeding Three Babies
In Three Countries - Part One Guest Author - Angela Piper Breastfeeding my first son was quite difficult. We had had a normal birth with a good (comparatively) OB who was very good at explaining things, answering questions and generally … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Three Babies
Nursing Nightmare Resolved
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