Written by James J. McKenna Ph.D. Where a baby sleeps is not as simple as current medical discourse and recommendations against co-sleeping in some western societies want it to be. And there is good reason why. I write here to explain why the pediatric recommendations on forms of co-sleeping such as bedsharing will and should remain ...
NBCI STATEMENT ON BREASTFEEDING AND H1N1
Written by NBCI Breastfeeding protects babies against infectious illnesses. Breastmilk provides many immune factors to the baby. Although everyone talks about antibodies, antibodies are only one group of immune factors, of which there are dozens in breastmilk. These immune factors interact in many ways to protect the baby. One important way is that breastfeeding provides ...
PREGNANCY AND THE H1N1 FLU VIRUS
Written by Jeramie Peacock As midwives consider the potential impact of the new H1N1 Flu virus on our clients, it serves us well to consider modalities and options for preventative treatment. Although the mainstream is pro-vaccination, there are many varied opinions on the matter to take into account. The issue of vaccination safety, specifically in regard ...
WHAT’S IN YOUR H1N1 FLU VACCINE?
Written by Alex Roslin Chris Shaw wasn’t always skeptical about vaccines. The neuroscientist at the University of British Columbia had his teenage son vaccinated with most of the recommended shots. But then he started studying some of the ingredients commonly found in vaccines. What he discovered caused him to go cold turkey on all shots for ...
WHAT ABOUT OUR SONS?
Written by Dani Arnold In what could be a ground breaking announcement, on Nov 12 Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announced the release of a new citizenship study guide to help newcomers and Canadians better understand Canada. In a section called "Equality of Women and Men" the guide states, that "barbaric" ...
Coping with Labour Naturally
Written by Rebecca Gower, B.A., M.A., DSHM (hons) If you are pregnant, it is hard not to think about the pain that is associated with labour at some point during pregnancy. This is especially true if you are pregnant with your first child. The good news is that the pain won't last forever and you ...
SCIENTISTS ‘HIDE FORMULA RISK’
Written by Dr Julie Smith Formula feeding should be clearly named in research showing its potential health risks to babies, according to a new study. The study, led by Dr Julie Smith from the Australian Centre for Economics Research on Health at The Australian National University, shows that researchers reporting poorer health among formula-fed children too ...
IN THE POUCH: KANGAROO CARE FOR NEWBORNS
Written by dani His first cradle is the warm cozy womb that sways to and fro, gently rocking him as his mother walks through the park or dances in the the living room with his big brother. His first lullaby is the sound of the beat and swoosh of his mothers heart, mommy's beautiful voice talking ...
Homeopathic Medicine: An Ideal Treatment for Candida
Written by Rebecca Gower, B.A, M.A., DSHM(hons) note: this article is adapted from my article in Vitality Magazine. You can find the original article at http://www.vitalitymagazine.com/mar10_homeopathy Candidiasis is caused by the overgrowth of a common type of yeast called Candida Albicans that occurs naturally in the body. In most cases, a healthy immune system can keep ...
WHY AFRICAN BABIES DON’T CRY
Written by Claire Niala I was born and grew up in Kenya & Cote d'Ivoire. Then from the age of fifteen I lived in the UK. However, I always knew that I wanted to raise my children (whenever I had them) at home in Kenya. And yes, I assumed I was going to have them. ...
