July 10, 2016
“Most importantly, the scientific review found that the use of precautionary antibiotics did not reduce the number of infant deaths—neither from GBS (Group B Strep) infection nor from all causes—and the number of later, serious infections is increased by the use of antibiotics during labor.”
July 7, 2016
The pursuit of a natural birth is not just about minimizing medical interventions and their attendant risks. It’s not about being super-woman enough to endure the powerful sensations. Every moment of the natural labor and birth process has a purpose leading to optimization of the emotional and physical health of mother and baby.
If you doubt that autistic symptoms have grown tremendously, talk to any grade school teacher who has taught since the 1970s. Regardless of the exact rate of increase, at over 2% of all children, this is an enormous epidemic that receives incredibly little attention toward discovering and preventing the causes.
Beginning with the trip through the birth canal, every minute counts in the early effort to launch the healthiest-possible balance of gut microbes. The newborn digestive system is not ready at birth to handle much in the way of food, and the breasts know this. Immune protection is the first order of
Zofran and Birth Defects Zofran, also known as ondansetron and Zuplenz, is an anti-nausea medication approved for use for cancer and surgery patients. Yet, it’s been prescribed by doctors across the nation as off-label use for morning sickness for numerous
Give the mother-to-be a unique baby shower gift for the upcoming arrival of her newborn baby. These baby shower gifts are special, beautiful, entertaining, and useful.
May 3, 2015
The following excerpt from “Baby Poop,” by Linda F. Palmer, is intended for the parents of preemies to share with their healthcare professionals in order to help optimize the outcome for their tiny baby. Please note that there are comments after most endnote references at bottom. There is much more valuable information in “Baby Poop” about feeding preemies.
Natural labor is not simply something for mothers to endure; the process provides key mental and physical benefits for mother and baby. When not interfered with,
October 8, 2010
I’m leaving the below post up but recommend this well-referenced article: Evidence Based Birth: Evidence for the Vitamin K Shot in Newborns. There is more evidence available now about the various alternatives. Oral vitamin K is clearly much better than no vitamin K for preventing the very rare bleeding events, and the risks with the shot appear to be the smallest.…