Category Archives: books of interest

Breastfeeding Protects Children from Asthma

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I always appreciate getting emails from Dr. Randall Neustaedter. Aside from his books, his newsletters keep me up to date on the latest research. This came out today:

“An interesting study has confirmed that breastfeeding has benefits for childhood
asthma.

The study of 1,100 babies showed that exclusive breastfeeding for at least 3
months or longer in children with eczema or asthma was associated with
significantly reduced asthma symptoms. The study showed this effect persisted in
children at 4, 5, and 6 years of […]

You may continue reading this post at:
http://cure-guide.com/breastfeeding-protects-children-from-asthma/

A Birthing Center in the East Bay? YES!

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Tis the season of giving.  Here is a wonderful giving opportunity and a way to support midwifery care and birth in a safe and home-like environment for all women and families in the Bay Area regardless of ability to pay.

Pacifica Family Maternity Center, opening soon in Berkeley, will be the only free standing birth center in the Bay Area that accepts MediCal.  This is important in so many ways; from minimizing birth interventions to empowering families to supporting bonding and infant development and much more.
Please consider supporting Pacifica Family Maternity Center this holiday season.  They just launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise money to enable the opening of the center through buying homey furnishings and supplies need for the births.  Please click on this link to make a tax deductible contribution. http://igg.me/p/249961?a=1595052.  They have many amazing perks including vacation getaways, massages, other healing arts sessions and more.

 

Giving early in the campaign is important in increasing visibility and spreading the word, so act now.
We also need your help spreading the word.  Please post the link on your Facebook page, email it to your friends and family, tweet it and share in any way possible.

Baby Bill Of Rights

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Going through my stack of developmental papers I’ve collected over the past 25 years.  I came across this Baby Bill of Rights put out by the March of Dimes.  These words ring true for our babies, regardless of their age.

BABY BILL OF RIGHTS

Talk to me:

Sing, hum, babble, or even read the funnies to me!  I don’t know exactly what you are saying, but I need to hear you.  And I do know exactly what you mean, even if I may not know words. Like your voice tones mean, “I love you.” OR when yo yell.  I hear.  “You’re a pest!” Unless you communicate with me, how can I learn?  I learn from you.

Hold me:

Everything is so big and new to me.  I don’t understand where I am. Or who I am. And I get scared. But when you hold me, I feel better.  Your warmth warms me. Your breath and heartbeat make me feel I belong. Belong here. Belong to you.

Answer my cry:

I don’t cry to get you upset.  Or to get you mad. I cry because I can’t tell you how I feel any other way.  Maybe I’m cold…or wet..or hungry..or scared and lonely. Answer my cries.  You’ll soon know what each one means.  You won’t spoil me. You’ll help me to be a better baby..and to make you happier too.

Love me:

Like me. Love me just as I am. Don’t expect me to do what I can’t do. Like being toilet-trained. My muscles aren’t ready yet. I know I’m messy. But I’m growing. Overlook my baby weaknesses. You’re the most important person in my world. I can’t make it without you. So get to know me. Have fun with me. And love me…just as I am.