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What are Babies Learning Before Birth

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The Truth about Childbirth: Mothers Matter

Mothers Giving Health Decision Makers a Wake Up Call: Mothers Matter Campaign Launches on Mother’s Day. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – May 12, 2013 – OTTAWA, Canada –  Mothers of Change-National Capital Region is officially putting health decision … Continue reading

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Do You Want To Know or Is it Disgraceful That I Tell You?

Is it disgraceful and shameful that I am providing information on informed choice? FACEBOOK COMMENT: (After posting this article http://www.hormonesmatter.com/one-less-after-gardasil/#comment-7116) “This misinformation about vaccination is disgraceful. People who don’t vaccinate their children are ignorant, taking us back to the days … Continue reading

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Is Caring About Your Birth Experience Selfish?

YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! to what is said in this article.  It says everything that should be said, so I don’t really have a comment, except that all women need to read this:  http://www.improvingbirth.org/2013/05/selfish-women/ and that NO!!! NO!!! NO!!! it is … Continue reading

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Do You Think This is Fair?

“Caitlin Tiller’s senior portrait was banned from the yearbook because she chose to pose with her infant son. This after the school said the students could pose with props that represented them and their achievements. The school said it “promotes … Continue reading

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Is This the New Image of Motherhood?

I was at the store the other day, waiting for an oil change and found my way to the baby section to get some bum cloths (facecloths but we use them for diaper changes) and discovered the “Comfort Canopy.” This … Continue reading

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The Natural Cesarean: A Woman-Centred Technique

Regardless of your intention for your birth, it is important to know you cannot dictate the outcome of birth. There are situations that may come up in birth which will lead you in a different direction than you originally planned. … Continue reading

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Pathways to Family Wellness Connect Group

We are excited to announce the hosting of Pathways Connect Gathering Groups in our office! Pathways Connect is a nonprofit, educational, wellness program and is free to parents. Pathways Connect offers us a community to support each other in our … Continue reading

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Positive Birth Group Meeting February 27, 7pm

The next Positive Birth Movement Meeting is coming up Wednesday, February 27 at 7pm.  Our last meeting went well.  The theme was images of birth.  We discussed how media has created our visual blueprint for birth and how watching videos … Continue reading

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Vaginal Birth Better for Twins

Canada is becoming known for our great studies on childbirth. This really should not need to be news.  Vaginal birth should always be considered the safest mode of delivery unless there is clear evidence suggesting otherwise.  When we assume that … Continue reading

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