Breast Health, Maternal & Child Health, Prenatal/Postpartum, and Sexual Health
Taken in 2005Just beforegiving birth tomy first son. This week I am happy to share two blogs – written by women for women. Mother and Women’s Rights- Your (Wo)man in Washington Valerie Young Women’s Health – Midwife for your Life Stacey Curnow, CNM Both blogs are excellently written, focusing on positive change for women in…
Music has saved my life,over and over again.Photo taken in 2006, singing to my firstborn. Studies have, for a long time, shown that deep breathing, mental imagery, deep massage or acupressure, and the presence of a constant companion or coach during labor can ease labor pains, making the miracle of birth more, well, enjoyable. During…
Diets claiming to ward off aging are highly popular, yet the nutrition scene is waist high in confusing, sometimes conflicting information. The good news is I have sorted through it for you and the front runner with the most scientific evidence to support anti-aging is the Anti-Inflammatory diet. Not a “Hollywood” diet, the anti-inflammatory diet…
Ginger in the UK at the beginning of her own “Eat, Pray, Love” journey in 2004 A few weeks ago, a BITL reader wrote to tell me know how much this blog had helped her get her life back. After suffering from long standing depression and struggling with her weight and the stresses that attach…
With my son, at the beginning of our own healing process, in 2008. This week’s post on Breathing In This Life is from Michelle Rosenthal, of www.healmyptsd.com Being a mom is a wonderful, magical and inspiring identity. But what if the birth experience – or some other trauma – leaves you feeling less than covered…
Introspection(Our Family Christmas Vacation 2010) Reflection. You see your own in the mirror day in, day out. But who do see? The person you were, the person you are, or the person you want to become? Self-reflection is recognized as a universal requirement for learning. Maxine Greene PhD, who entered the field of education in…
This week’s guest blog is by author and activist for children and gentle parenting, Licia Rando. This post is Part Two in a series on Compassionate Parenting. We all want a more compassionate world, but how do we help to make it that way? Guiding the next generation in compassion ensures a better future for…
Okay people, if you are looking for some last minute Christmas gifts, and especially if you are looking for a great read…here is a fantastic list of books from Riane Eisler, PhD, the co-founder of Center for Partnership Studies. Dr. Eisler’s books paint a beautiful portrait of peace for our world today. Her organization, CPS,…
Me as the Unsuspecting Expectant New Mom with My Boys. Fall 2010 A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Confucius The journey of motherhood could be described as perhaps the most strenuous thousand mile journey life offers. I think most mothers (and fathers alike) would agree. Parenting, not to mention pregnancy,…
This week’s guest blog is by author and activist for children and gentle parenting, Licia Rando. This post is Part One in a series on Compassionate Parenting. To parent with compassion is to feel what your child is feeling and to respond out of strength and well-being with a caring heart and mind. One…
Organic fruits of laborA shot from the harvest of Ginger’s family’s 2010 organic garden This week’s guest post is from Certified Nurse Midwife & Yale graduate, Beth Genly, CNM, MSN. Nutrition Can Create Better Heredity We’ve always thought our genes were a given, not subject to any control. At the time you conceive a baby,…
If you haven’t (and especially if you have) read the Quelling Nausea During Pregnancy post from last week, be sure to download the new version here. It includes new updates and both anecdotal and scientific tips from experts in the field, including Ayurvedic suggestions. Thanks also to Beth Genly CNM, MSN, for her recent collaboration…