I took a workshop to learn how to ferment my own veggies. I love the taste as well as the benefits of eating them. I learned I could make them myself easily and cheaply. I admit that starting something new can be challenging for me. It took me a … [Read more...] about Fabulous Fermented Foods
First Touch & Vertical Birth
A Book Review ...”Throughout the world until the eighteenth century, the vertical delivery was the most prevalent way to give birth.”... Women Giving Birth – Astrid Limburg and Beatrijs Smulders – Holland Midwives I never tire of reading … [Read more...] about First Touch & Vertical Birth
Find a Practitioner
While many people rely on personal referrals this is not always the best way to find a good match. They may have been great for your friend or family member but not for you. With the advent of the internet, web sites can be useful for initial … [Read more...] about Find a Practitioner
Fussy Newborns
Guest post by Sabina Janik - mom and nurse. Q: I am a new mom, I feel like I tried it all but I can't seem to make my 4 week old bundle of joy stop fussing. Please help me with some ideas. A: Hi new mommy! It is not always easy to identify … [Read more...] about Fussy Newborns
Meet a Midwife – Gayle Riedmann CNM – Interview Part Two
Unmedicated Birth What would you recommend to bring about these empowering, safe and unmedicated hospital births? I have two recommendations. First, CNMs in hospital-based practices need to continue pro-actively to promote, request, teach and … [Read more...] about Meet a Midwife – Gayle Riedmann CNM – Interview Part Two