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She has been called the "midwife of modern midwifery" and lectures around the world on safe motherhood and "sphincter law." The midwifery center she founded on The Farm, a commune in Tennessee, has become world famous for hosting thousands of births, including vaginal twins, breech and VBAC, and for its unparalleled statistics — in thirty years, just 1.4% of women who gave birth on The Farm needed a cesarean. Ina May Gaskin even has an obstetric maneuver named after her. Now, her best-selling Ina May's Guide to Childbirth has a new follow-on, Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding (Bantam), out this month. Babble asked how she makes it looks so easy. Read More »
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If it weren’t for the three television news cameras, the documentary maker, and the various reporters with notebooks and pens poised for action, Friday, September 4, 2009, would feel like any other day in Lincoln Square, a family-dominated neighborhood in Chicago.
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While experts may agree that breastfeeding is one of the best things mothers can do for their babies, many moms admit it also happens to be quite challenging. Just as you and your baby get into the swing of things, he or she is probably noticing that there's more to life than just mommy. Though it may be a good sign of development, it can make nursing a chore. Many tots are more interested in taking in the world around them and not the milk. If you've got a distracted nurser on your hands (and breasts) check out these tips for coping. Read More »
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It's hard being a new mom (or even an experienced
mom to a new baby) and sometimes we do things we know we
shouldn't, despite what all the experts say. But this is a safe
place to share your secrets—we won't tell.
This Week's…
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Chubby Infant Denied Health Insurance
Get ready to put your babies on a diet. That is, if you want them to have health coverage.
After the birth of Alex, the Lange family…
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DUI Mom Breastfeeding While Driving
Police were shocked when they pulled over an erratic driver to find the drunken 19-year-old mother was attempting to breastfeed while…
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A mom over on CafeMom wants
to have a few drinks at a Halloween party, but here's the hitch
-- she's breastfeeding. So the question came up: Should she
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If you aren’t feeling like putting all of
the time and preparation into planning, gutting and carving this
year’s pumpkins to display on your front porch in all there glory,
then make it easy on yourself. I am still new to the whole
deck-out-your-pad-in-full-festivity-garb and have not ever… Read More »
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Happy Hour
Mom has the distinct pleasure of showcasing the wise words of
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