Category Archives: Baby

Milwaukee’s Safe Sleep Campaign is Based on Scare Tactics

by A Concerned Local Citizen   On a blustery November day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the public health department and the mayor announced plans to reduce infant mortality in the city. That’s good. The way they’re going about it—not so good. … Continue reading

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A Short List

by Ashley I am blessed to be carrying our second child. I have been very healthy and happy for this pregnancy and am enjoying taking our prepared childbirth class again with this baby. This weekend I attended a baby shower … Continue reading

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Activist in Training: Mary D. (post #2)

As our class, Biopsychology of Birth comes to a close we have been discussing the postpartum period.  As part of our discussion we came to realize that too often you only hear about all the bad feelings a woman may … Continue reading

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Every Birth is Different

Every birth is different. But as it turns out, the mother within stays the same–wise, patient, powerful and enduring. Continue reading

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Cloth Diapering for a Modern Momma

This week, I ventured into the world of cloth diapering. I was previously a virgin to this momma movement and had not really seriously considered participating in it. I had used one brand disposables that worked great for us since … Continue reading

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Intuitive Eating in Motherhood

After speaking with my midwife the other day, we came to the conclusion that I may need to eat more foods rich in iron. I did not take a formal test or anything but just have been feeling tired again … Continue reading

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Preparedness

Preparedness refers to the state of being prepared for specific or unpredictable events or situations. Preparedness is an important quality in achieving goals and in avoiding and mitigating negative outcomes. While working on a mural I am painting for my … Continue reading

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Mama Knows Best

What a week. You know, I started out my motherhood with this amazing, incredible natural birth that left me glowing with power.  I was a first-time mother, but I was pretty confident in my ability to know what was best … Continue reading

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If You Love ‘em Then You Shoulda Put a Sling on Them

Have you heard about the recall of 1 million bag slings? This is prompting mass hysteria in some mommy circles. Be sure that you know the fact before you ditch your sling. This recall pertains to an Infantino bag sling … Continue reading

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A Healthy Baby – Birth Poetry Contest

All she wanted was to birth a healthy baby She was excited about the months ahead She knew her baby was a blessing She wanted what was best She changed her diet and started exercising She wanted to birth a … Continue reading

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