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Preschoolers whose mothers suffered from depression in the first 9 months postpartum are more likely to be shorter in stature.  Research has suggested that a mothers postpartum depression can impact a child’s growth in their first 2 years. “The research team found that at age 4, kids with mothers who had reported mild or moderate […]

A new documentary that reframes childbirth as the most pressing global Human Rights issue today is launching with hundreds of premieres all over the world on the same day, Thursday 20th September 2012. Freedom For Birth is a 60 minute campaigning documentary featuring a Who’s Who of leading birth experts and international Human Rights lawyers […]

The following is a guest post from Drugwatch.com, a site committed to helping consumers stay informed about prescription drugs and medical devices that could negatively impact your health. Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is diagnosed in 50 percent of women during their lifetime. It is usually diagnosed during menopause, when decreasing estrogen levels cause tissues to […]

If you have ever suffered from eczema, you know that it can be a painful, itchy condition, often leaving open sores.  But now, there may be a way to avoiding this inconvenient and painful skin condition in children.   The amount of microbial bacteria an infant is exposed to in the first week of life […]

This Labor Day, come show your support for creating REAL CHANGE in maternity care in the United States.   I am so proud to be a part of this event. I will be at the one in Las Vegas, but I’m also supporting rallies across the country with Placenta Benefits (PBi) as a national sponsor. […]