Baby Magpie

07/27/2013

YES!

Did you know that having a doula can result in:
50% reduction in cesarean rate
25% shorter labor
60% reduction in epidural requests
30% reduction in pain medication use
40% reduction in forceps delivery
40% reduction in oxytocin (pitocin) use

04/14/2013

I say/remind this all the time! So true!!! :)

“You know your child better than anyone else on the face of the earth. Don’t let any “expert” intimidate you into doing something that is entirely against your instincts.” -- The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers & Preschoolers -- More tips & photos here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX97nJY_yPo

03/08/2013

Thought this was fun! Anyone ever massaged their little's feet? Did it work?

Love this. Seems so simple... let me know if this works.

http://www.juiceupyourlife.tv

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03/06/2013

Happy IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) day. Great and Funny video. Each day you breastfeed really is a gift. And you won't regret it!! :)

This celebrity-packed exploration of the choice of breastfeeding is an ideal video for any public event. A must-see for its entertainment value alone, this f...

01/14/2013

My home will once again be filled with oxytocin! Tonight I start my latest Bradley series with 6 couples. Quite excited to meet them (and then some sweet babies) and get started! :)

12/06/2012

A good read. I feel this way, too....after 4 years of being a childbirth educator and 2 births (as a doula). :)
http://thefeministbreeder.com/20-births-later-my-thoughts-on-being-a-doula/

TFB shares her thoughts and experiences, and what the last few years have taught her about being a birth worker.

11/15/2012

I feel like I post these all the time, but they are so important! Rear- facing longer is BETTER and SAFER!!!

Growing evidence shows that rear facing beyond the minimum 1 year and 20 pounds is much safer for children. Thank you to the families at car-seat.org for giv...

11/14/2012

Why you are NEVER EVER EVER EVER failing as a mother (now say that in your best Taylor Swift voice)! This is a good one and worth the read. FYI-she likes the F word!

10/30/2012

More breech info! Oh Canada! The Canadian version of ACOG says automatic c-section for breech isn't the best way. Hopefully the US will follow suit and begin again to train our doctors in breech vaginal delivery. Choice is good. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/parenting/c-section-not-best-option-for-breech-birth/article597103/

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada will launch program to teach physicians breech vaginal delivery

10/30/2012

Very interesting read. Kimberly Van Der Beek had a breech homebirth. Dr. Fischbein IS famous in the birth world....for being awesome (and very very good at what he does). :)
http://celebritybabies.people.com/2012/10/23/kimberly-van-der-beek-blog-breech-homebirth/

In her latest blog, Van Der Beek opens up about her two very distinct deliveries....

10/25/2012

This is a good one! An awesome cheat sheet from Safe Mama on just natural alternatives for just about everything!
http://safemama.com/cheatsheets/

SafeMama™ Cheat Sheets started back when I read about BPA one day in 2007. I spent so much time looking for safe products that I just knew other parents wer

10/24/2012

Best quotes about birth...and they are goooood!
http://briobirth.com/blogs/87-best-quotes-labor-and-birth?page=0,0

We love birth. And we love quotes. So it was only natural that we would have what is likely the largest collection of amazing quotes all in one place for birth. Now, not every single one of these was originally said in the context of talking about birth but we loved them for this collection anyway. ...