ICM has been the global voice of midwives and midwives’ associations for more than 100 years. We work to advance midwifery and support strong midwives’ associations worldwide, so midwives can provide high-quality care in every setting. ICM has … [Read more...] about International Confederation of Midwives
Technology and Babies
More and more technology is being added daily it seems. Many of us spend all day behind a computer screen and using cell phones. What happens to babies? Sadly, more and more children are having chronic health issues. They seem to be both mental and … [Read more...] about Technology and Babies
Welcome to Fatherhood
After reading David Arrell's book Welcome to Fatherhood: The Modern Man's Guide to Pregnancy, Childhood and Fatherhood, I was inspired to share part of an email he sent me. He is one of the most enthusiastic fathers I have ever encountered. Check out … [Read more...] about Welcome to Fatherhood
Highly Sensitive People & Parenting
When I was a very young child my father started telling me to grow up and stop being so sensitive! I was a child! How could I grow up any faster than I was? It took many years for me to figure out I was simply born sensitive and that is ok! I learned … [Read more...] about Highly Sensitive People & Parenting
Healthy Touch
I recently had a parent express concerns about a "touching" incident that happened to her young child at school. I'm guessing that this was scary to learn about. We are sexual beings from day one. Our culture teaches us to repress this natural urge … [Read more...] about Healthy Touch