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 […]
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Dangers Associated with Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment
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 […]
The Gut’s Influence on Eczema
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 […]
National Rally for Change on Labor Day
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. […]
How Mother Nature Makes Your Baby A Brainiac
New research from Yale has identified that vaginal birth prompts the secretion of a special protein that promotes the development of the baby’s hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for learning, memory, and stress response. This protein is also a key component of breastmilk, possibly explaining the link between early nurturing from the mother […]
Chicago, we have a new Placenta Encapsulation Specialist® for you!
Heather McCullough can now add Placenta Encapsulation Specialist® to her already very impressive resume. Heather has a passion for the childbearing year and serves mothers in a variety of ways. As a Certified Professional Midwife, Heather has assisted many women and families in experiencing gentle births. Heather also serves as a doula providing labor support, […]
