tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88379374072688644162024-03-08T11:18:37.377-08:00Maternal Instincts - Pregnancy Birth and ParentingInformation and thoughts regarding: pregnancy, childbirth education, homebirth, VBAC, midwifery, natural birth, infant massage, breastfeeding, attachment parenting, pregnancy massage -
fees and schedule for VENTURA BIRTH CLASS and other services.
for more detailed info see my web site: maternalinstincts.net
also see: sunrisecentral.blogspot.com
sunrisebirthingcenter.comHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-70623380862430017612011-02-18T20:11:00.000-08:002011-02-18T20:12:17.954-08:00you tube video about head tractionhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD88c9dbiZg&feature=player_detailpageHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-24444419116097215392010-07-28T22:05:00.000-07:002010-07-28T22:10:50.455-07:00How many incarcerated women are treatred during laborA heartbreaking article from NPRDifficult Births: Laboring And Delivering In Shackles*Listen/Watch on NPR.org*Many stories at NPR.org have audio or visual content. When you visit the linkabove, look for a "Listen" or "Watch" button.For technical support, please visit NPR's Audio/Visual Help page:http://help.npr.org/npr/consumer/kbdetail.asp?kbid=152http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-31024699773192416902010-07-26T05:01:00.000-07:002010-07-28T22:12:36.747-07:00New VBAC guidelineshttp://consensus.nih.gov/2010/vbacstatement.htmCould be the beginning of restoration of sanity in the treatment of VBAC mamas and babies. This is a hugely important issue. The CIIMS site has excellent commentary as does many other birth web sites. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out and if it makes any difference in hospital policy and physician willingness to support VBAC mamas.Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-76414824757491090382010-03-04T08:55:00.000-08:002010-03-04T08:58:59.269-08:00News from Citizens for MidwiferyNumbers of Out-of-Hospital Births Have IncreasedDear friends,Exciting news about out-of-hospital birth! A just-released report from the Centers for Disease Control (the CDC) showed that the number of out-of-hospital births increased by 5% from 2004 to 2005 and stayed up in 2006 (the numbers had been gradually decreasing over the previous 14 years). In fact, in nine states, out-of-hospital Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-35248073100922849732010-01-13T21:28:00.000-08:002010-01-13T21:31:10.847-08:00Birth class series with breastfeeding workshopThe next birth class series begins January 27, 2001, Wednesday 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.See side bar for more info. call to registerHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-36991394593708595522010-01-04T09:40:00.000-08:002010-01-10T23:29:46.435-08:00The Rest of The Story- a possible explanationDid you read the article on "The Christmas Miracle"? Dr saves mom & baby at birth? Well, there are some very important details that should be considered. Read the rest of the story& what may be an explanation at Lamaze's blog Science & Sensibility.http://www.scienceandsensibility.org/?p=903this is the link- it doesn't work from here for some reason but if you paste it off this blog it seems to Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-13553562984522391332009-12-23T15:04:00.000-08:002009-12-23T15:06:15.434-08:00Must readYou simply must read the blog on the Lamaze site. It is the best!!Scienceandsensibilty.orgHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-39794988161616320572009-12-22T23:11:00.001-08:002009-12-26T00:28:23.330-08:00Breastfeeding and Mothering CircleCOming soon! January 2010Diane and I will soon be announcing the start date for our new group- Serendiptiy, Sweetness, and Surrender Breastfeeding Support and Mothering Circle.The space is now ready and we are putting the finishing touches on it and tying up all the loose ends. We are excited about this new venture. I will post the details as soon as we have a start date.Contact Diane Berger, Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-644601308786220242009-12-21T17:56:00.000-08:002009-12-21T18:07:10.240-08:00Totally off topic...oh well....O.K. I have been gluten free now for about 6 months. It's been fairly easy, much easier than I thought it might be. But bread, good actual bread, now that has been dearly missed. I've tried a few brands none has been what one might call "good" and some have been downright icky. This week I discovered the wonderful Udi's whole grain gluten free bread and is it ever yummy. The taste, texture, Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-69131525638989912202009-12-08T20:06:00.000-08:002009-12-08T20:46:28.378-08:00Shunning the Family Bed. Who Benefits Most?Dr MercolaShunning the Family Bed. Who Benefits Most?Co-sleeping is twice as safe for your baby, but why are you being told otherwise?Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-73198117931416911212009-10-09T23:33:00.000-07:002009-10-09T23:34:13.773-07:00Lindsey's VBAC JourneyMy Journey to a VBAC from Lindsey Meehleis on Vimeo.Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-27706443418934017072009-10-07T21:20:00.000-07:002009-10-07T21:33:16.106-07:00LamazeWell, a quick note about Lamaze. In the last year I have actually spent time checking out Lamaze and I am so impressed with their organization. I had been laboring under the assumption that they were still promoting their well known patterned breathing as a means of coping with labor. I was quite mistaken as they no longer support such unatural breathing but are a top quality organization that Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-33745492651108886772009-09-01T22:47:00.000-07:002009-09-01T22:50:04.476-07:00New study from Canada on safety of homebirthhttp//www.cmaj.ca/cgi/rapidpdf/cmaj.081869Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-52564717264332607092009-08-31T20:33:00.000-07:002009-08-31T20:35:03.991-07:00Quote from Peggy O'Mara of Mothering Magazine"It is the nature of the child to be dependent, and it is the nature of dependence to be outgrown. Begrudging dependency because it is not independence is like begrudging winter because it is not yet spring. Dependency blossoms into independence in its own time."Peggy O'MaraHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-36382001163230286192009-08-28T21:13:00.000-07:002009-08-28T21:25:47.993-07:00Celebrity alternative birther/ parentingRemember the TV show Blossom? The star in that show was Mayim Bialik. Today she has a doctorate and a family. She's done a few TV shows recently and was interviewed about her parenting choices. Very interesting read with a video of the interview. Check it out with this linkhttp://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/goddess/spotlight-to-nightlight-mayim-bialik-from-teen-icon-to-unconventional-mom/270?ncHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-59350072377766601872009-08-12T21:39:00.001-07:002009-08-12T21:40:37.261-07:00Research article for Infant MassageRead this great article showing the benefits of Infant Massage for brain development.http://www.infantmassageusa.org/resources/articles/2009JNeurosciGuzzetta.pdfHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-85451676521512769552009-08-12T21:10:00.000-07:002009-08-12T21:12:25.950-07:00Ask Dr. Sears- working mothers and APRead Dr Jim's answer to the question about working mothers and attachment parenting.Love his answer.http://askdrsears.com/faq/ap9.aspHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-82926412667978929112009-08-12T21:01:00.000-07:002009-08-12T21:16:27.891-07:00New mothering and breastfeeding groupStarting in October of 2009 : Serendipity, Sweetness and Surrender- Breastfeeding and New Mothering Circle. You are invited to meet with other mothers, enjoy a cup of tea and relax, laugh, commiserate, learn, talk, and create together.Receive support for breastfeeding and have your questions answered by experienced mothers who also happen to be professionals. Come and nourish your mind and heart Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-16136141995043666052009-08-12T20:53:00.000-07:002009-08-12T20:57:16.528-07:00Dr Sears on Infant MassageGo to askDrSears.com and get lots of info. Click this link and read about the benefits of Infant Massage!http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/t110209.aspHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-4569079421924642222009-07-19T22:31:00.000-07:002009-07-19T22:33:52.261-07:00Celebrity births at My Best BirthCelebrity Birth Webisodes has now launched on mybestbirth.com with Cindy Crawford's exclusive birth story. It is running in four parts and parts 1 and 2 are available now. cindy will also be participating in a week long forum on mybestbirth.com answering questions about her birth.see them at: http://mybestbirth.comKeep going back as there will be other birth stories after Cindy Crawford'sHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-68137186923362792822009-07-18T19:07:00.000-07:002009-07-18T19:10:20.648-07:00Certified nurse midwives oppose homebirth midwivesCan you believe it? Turf wars and elitism among midwives. Read the statement and Gloria LeMay's response on her blogwww.glorialemay.com/blogHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-31418779649848365422009-07-15T19:25:00.001-07:002009-07-15T19:27:16.585-07:00Important information!Please use this link to see the trailer for an important film about reducing infant mortality-http://reducinginfantmortality.com/Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-57990926413594278552009-07-10T15:19:00.000-07:002009-07-10T15:45:59.414-07:00Exciting new format for birth class!!In order to better serve families we are offering a unique opportunity in childbirth and parenting preparation. Our new format will be a seven week class taught by two licensed birth professionals. We will have a combined series with wonderful sessions for childbirth education and an entire session exclusively devoted to a 2 hour breastfeeding workshop. Dedicating a complete two hour session to Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-26219520175011321422009-07-10T14:56:00.000-07:002009-07-10T15:12:35.867-07:00Link to great videos& pdf bookletView these wonderful videos with tips to help you as you plan your best birth. They are courtesy of Lamaze & Injoy Sorry- can't seem to activate that link. You'll have to copy & paste. It's worth it, though.http://www.injoyvideos.com/mothersadvocate/videos.htmlHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-784935636162375242009-05-25T10:07:00.000-07:002009-05-25T10:09:49.252-07:00OB consent formMust read this mama's consent form she drafted for OB to sign after she has been repeatedly refused a VBAC (vaginal birth after Cesarean).http://gisellestotalwasteofbandwidth.blogspot.com/2009/05/different-kind-of-consent-form.htmlHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com0