Tag Archives: cesarean section
Science You Can Use: Is it a good idea for diabetic moms to express colostrum prenatally? A new study investigates.
For a while I’ve been hearing about a novel way to help moms of diabetics avoid supplementing their newborns with formula: prenatal colostrum expression. It seems like a kind of elegant solution to a complicated problem, in ways I’ll explain … Continue reading
Last revised on 12/05/2012
Booby Trap Series: Coneheads and caputs: How extra force in birth can affect breastfeeding.
This is the 13th in a series of posts on Booby Traps,™ made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. Ever touch your baby’s fontanel and marvel at how flexible a baby’s head is? Babies’ heads are made … Continue reading
Last revised on 07/20/2011
The author of “Pushed” on Early Elective Births
Following up on last week’s post on the Booby Trap of an early elective birth, we asked Jennifer Block, author of Pushed: The Painful Truth about Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care, to answer some questions on this topic. Pushed shines … Continue reading
Last revised on 06/21/2011
Booby Traps Series: Could something about your birth have made your milk come in late?
This is the tenth in a series of posts on Booby Traps™, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. We’ve wrapped up our series on Booby Traps in pregnancy, and are launching into a series of posts … Continue reading
Last revised on 06/03/2011
Booby Trap Series: Planning for a breastfeeding-friendly birth
This is the third in a series of posts on Booby Traps™ during pregnancy, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. It’s time to wade into a sensitive topic here: the relationship between birth and breastfeeding. I’m sure … Continue reading
Last revised on 03/02/2011