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
Work Life Balance
One of the biggest questions new parents face is – who will stay home with baby and how long? Even without advance planning I notice that many parents find creative ways to be the primary influence in their child's life. Many parents figure out how … [Read more...] about Work Life Balance
Life Force
In Asian medicine the concept of life force is central to health and well-being. Life force is first summoned from our parents when we are conceived. We get our life from them. How we use our life force and nourish it though out our lives is up to … [Read more...] about Life Force
Amazing Breech Birth – Part Three
Grand finale! They were informed after they had left the hospital that if they had discharged against medical advice, they could have been denied insurance coverage. Luckily, they had done a lot of negotiating with the NICU pediatricians. They … [Read more...] about Amazing Breech Birth – Part Three