Category Archives: Preparing for Parenting

Preparing for birth, pregnancy, and parenting

• Prepare to Expect a Safe and Beautiful Natural Birth

  Whether you’re having a homebirth or attempting to birth unassisted, it’s important to be prepared in case the unexpected happens. Here are some emergency tips for you and your birth partner.  MORE

• 8 Principles of Attachment Parenting for Older Children

  Guest author Dulce writes about applying the principles of attachment parenting as our children grow and change.  MORE

• Mothering in the Newborn Period

  Amy shares a few tips for moms of newborns that she hopes can smooth over the newborn time and allow for more baby-mooning and less worry.  MORE

• Flower Essences: Emotional Support for the Whole Family

  While searching for ways to support her young toddler, Megan learns about Flower Essences and their ability to provide emotional support and healing for the whole family.  MORE

• We Are Not the Breastfeeding Gestapo

  Amy W. reassures readers that La Leche League members and breastfeeding advocates of every type are not the “Breastfeeding Gestapo” that some still consider them to be.  MORE

• My First Home Birth Experience

  My first home birth experience gave me hope for my next birth and re-ignited the desire within me to experience the sacred event without all the gizmos and gadgets of a busy hospital setting. Birth was a process, not a diagnosis. There are no guarantees, of course. But I’m hoping still the same.  MORE

• Giveaway: One Set of Classic Beads & a Year’s Subscription to iCyclebeads Online App From Cyclebeads — $25.95 ARV CLOSED

  A review of CycleBeads, a natural family planning option.  MORE

• Heartburn Help

  After suffering from heartburn through two pregnancies, Gretchen lists out some of her favorite natural remedies for soothing heartburn.  MORE

• Giveaway: Mama, Talk About Our New Baby From Baby-Love Books — $15.99 ARV CLOSED

  Mama, Talk About Our New Baby is a children’s book that helps children learn what to expect when a new baby arrives. This attachment parenting friendly book includes themes such as breastfeeding, babywearing, and co-sleeping.  MORE

• Giveaway: Who Was Born At Home? Book — 2 Winners $10 ARV CLOSED

  Who Was Born at Home? is a children’s book for history buffs and homebirth fans alike. It shows kids historical US figures who were born at home and brings a grounding reality to homebirth. Two winners will each receive a copy of this beautiful watercolor-illustrated book.  MORE

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