Why Should I Take A Childbirth Class?
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We learned via MayoClinic that childbirth classes can give you confidence as you head into labor and delivery, no matter if you are a new mom or not.
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Breastfeeding Benefits Your Baby's Immune System
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We learned via HealthyChildren that "Human milk provides virtually all the protein, sugar, and fat your baby needs to be healthy". It also contains many substances that benefit your baby’s immune system, including antibodies, immune factors, enzymes, and white blood cells."
Read MoreNew Study: Stress Affects Males and Females Differently
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According to The Science Daily, a new study from the Weizmann Institute of Science found that "a stress receptor in the brain regulates metabolic responses to stressful situations differently in male and female mice". Moreover, the results could help develop treatments for regulating hunger or stress responses, including anxiety and depression.
Read MoreMama Self-Care: Finding Time for You!
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Often, it's easy for moms to forget to schedule time for themselves. From drivings kids to soccer practice to cooking up a healthy dinner and getting them to bed on time, mamas don't have an easy job. Carving out some "you time" is essential for the health and sanity of you and your family. The Confident Mom shares a few helpful tips in penciling in time for self-care:
Read MoreUnderstanding Infant Massage
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According to Mayo Clinic, infant massage is a gentle way to nurture and spend time with your baby. Find out the benefits to infant massage and how to get started!
Read MoreReview Finds Improved Outcomes for Moms Who See Midwives
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According to an article by the Huffington Post, more than 90 percent of the births in the US are supervised by doctors, however a “growing minority of women rely on midwives to provide their primary care.” A review published by The Cochrane Library finds that consistent midwife care throughout pregnancy is linked with better outcomes both for mom and baby.
Read MoreStudy Finds That Breastfeeding Could Save More Than 800,000 Lives A Year
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New research has found that if every new mother breastfed her baby, more than 800,000 children’s lives would be saved every year and thousands of future deaths caused by breast cancer could be avoided.
Read MorePrenatal Yoga: 5 Health Benefits Of A Yoga Practice For Expecting Mothers
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Practicing yoga has been known to be a great stress reliever. Yoga has been shown to lower stress levels, fight depression and reduce inflammation, among other health benefits.
Read MoreThe Fertile Seed: A Workshop For Women On Their Sacred Journey To Motherhood
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The Fertile Seed is a workshop designed to bring out the very best in you as you prepare yourself for the ultimate sacred journey of motherhood. Are you elated? Do you have fear and anxiety? Is your mind ruling your heart? Do you just want a safe space to move, be still, be seen and be heard? This is the space for you.
Read MoreSupport, Personal Growth & 3 More Benefits of Joining a "Mom Group"
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According to Diet-to-Go guest blogger Mia Redrick, "eight percent of moms do not take care of themselves... some even ignoring basic personal care tasks like going to the dentist, fixing their hair, or even showering". She adds, "Few Moms take the time to go out with the girls or even relax by themselves in the bathtub for a few minutes."
Read MoreThe Benefits of Breastfeeding Support Groups
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Support systems are extremely important for new mothers. As new mothers, there are some things that come instinctively. However, the journey of motherhood is a long one and receiving a little help along the way with a group of like-minded women makes the journey a lot easier.
Read MoreFewer Cesarean Sections in California
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Recently the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) kicked off an effort, working in concert with a large number of partners in the state--- such as the California Maternity Quality Care Collaborative, Pacific Business Group on Health and the Hospital Quality Institute-- to lower the rates of low risk C-sections in the state.
Read MoreNew Year, New You: Making Time for Wellness
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After indulging a bit too much this holiday season, it’s common for us to incorporate health and wellness into our new year’s resolutions. However, we all know that it’s easy to make new year’s resolutions and it’s even easier to break them. It’s all too easy for us to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life.
Read MoreAcupuncture for Pregnancy
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According to Jill Stevens, L.Ac., acupuncture is commonly used during pregnancy to induce labor, avoid medical induction and to help turn a baby in a breech position. However, Stevens recommends mothers use acupuncture from the beginning of pregnancy to postpartum.
Read MoreVICTORY! SB407 Signed Into Law!
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Hooray! Thanks to the passing of SB407, services by licensed midwives will now be covered by Medi-Cal! Governor Brown signed this legislation at the end of September and we are so proud to be witnessing it. Now all birthing families and midwives will be supported in California!
Read MoreEmbracing the Feminine
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This article discusses the position of Nina Simons, the President and Co-Founder of Bioneers, who believes that reclaiming the feminine is crucial to helping us realign our personal and societal values and practices.
Read MoreIncreasing Access to Maternal Health Care in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Every year in sub-Saharan Africa, almost 200,000 women die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. One in 39 women in sub-Saharan Africa is at risk of dying of pregnancy related complications, compared to one in 4,300 in developed countries. Sometimes we forget how truly lucky we are.
Read MoreNavajo Midwives Announce First Native American Birthing Center in the United States
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Today we learned via Colorlines that two Navajo midwives from Waterflow, New Mexico, plan on building the first Native American birthing center in the nation.
Read MoreThe Rebozo is More Than Just a Shawl
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The rebozo (ree-bo-zo) is a delicately woven, multifunctional, traditional shawl from Mexico. According to Tereza Iniguez Flores, a Curandera and Holistic Life Coach at Community Well, the rebozo is a healing practice handed down by the ancestral grandmothers of Mexico.
Read MorePregnancy Meditation and Yoga Are More Than Trendy, It's Beneficial for Mama and Baby
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Pregnancy meditation and prenatal yoga are more than just a trend in 2015. We learned via Healthline that they provide several physical and emotional benefits for the mother and baby.
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