Archive for the 'Natural Healthcare' Category

The Truth About Elimination Communication

by Sheryl LyonWhen you first heard about diaper free babies, what was your reaction? Surprise? Disbelief? Jealousy? Annoyed that that was the first day you were hearing about it? perhaps this is the first moment you have heard of a diaper free baby. whether so, trust me, it is a very real, ver…

Breastfeeding for Health

By: Brian CookBreastfeeding is one of the most fundamental components of attachment parenting and there is adequate scientific proof to propose that failure to breastfeed a newborn child can cause distant term medical problems for both the mother and the child. In addition to containing vital nutrie…

Colic, Crying and Babywearing

by Emmy BillExtreme crying……..colic. Those words strike fear in every parent. Why are mothers in western culture so afraid of that common problem, and why do babies in other cultures seldom, whether ever experience it? Definition of Colic:An infant within 2 weeks and 4 months of age with bouts …

Attachment Parenting & Babywearing

Author: Emmy BillBabywearing is an expression of love and is one of the basics of attachment parenting. Coined by pediatrician William Sears, attachment parenting is a philosophy based on the principles of the attachment theory in developmental psychology. According to attachment theory, a strong em…

Eating For Breastfeeding

Author: Robin OBrien Breastmilk provides all the nutrients a baby needs for healthy development. The following is some advice on eating a varied and balanced diet to help keep you and your baby healthy when you’re breastfeeding.Many breastfeeding mothers concern about what food they should be eating…

Breastfeeding Support for New Moms

by Mike SelvonBreastfeeding moms are generally eager to share their expertise with other mothers. A group of them at the mall or local playground can be heard giving advice on breast pumps, formula feeding, caloric intake and good nursing bras. Nursing moms will step in to offer breastfeeding supp…

Infant Snoring and a Healthy Immune System

by Jonathan HigginsAside from being a bundle of joy, an infant boy or girl is additionally a huge responsibility that takes up nearly every waking hour. Often, the moments when the baby is sleeping is the only moment of rest that you will get as a new parent. There is something that may cause you a…