by Jane Sheppard See our recommendation for the safest sunscreen that is natural and non-toxic for babies and children – See Below Since my daughter and I both have fair skin and freckles, there are times we have to use sunscreen. I had to find the safest sunscreen available that is natural and non-toxic. While…
By Susan Perri, Clinical Herbalist Your little one is finally here, to enjoy and cherish. In the cozy space of the first intimate moments of growing into each other, both mother and baby can benefit from natural and non-invasive remedies for the common postpartum complaints. Colic Current research shows no link between colic and digestive…
Randall Neustaedter, OMD, LAc, CCH An injection of vitamin K (1.0 mg) is routinely administered to all newborns to prevent unexpected bleeding caused by low levels of vitamin K-dependent blood clotting factors. Vitamin K is present in green vegetables, vegetable oils, and dairy products, but intake or supplementation during pregnancy does not ensure prevention of…
By Susan Perri, Clinical Herbalist Eye Care Your birth attendant will most likely advise you that antibiotic eye ointment, usually erythromycin, is to be applied to the newborn’s eyes as a precaution against any bacteria which may have been transmitted from the birth canal to the baby’s eyes. Bacteria that cause syphilis and gonorrhea can…
Christa Novelli Mothering Magazine, Issue 121, Nov/Dec 2003 Most women who have been pregnant in the last few years are familiar with the terms Group B Strep (for Group B Streptococcus), or GBS. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommend that all pregnant…
Randall Neustaedter OMD, LAc, CCH It is standard procedure at hospital births to vigorously suction newborns’ respiratory passages if the amniotic fluid is stained with meconium. This is done to prevent meconium aspiration syndrome, a condition where meconium that enters the lungs may result in pneumonia, a collapsed lung, or various types of lung dysfunction….
by Melody Cook, B.S., R.M.T. What is Pregnancy Massage? Pregnancy is a time of major structural, physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social changes. Some of these changes produce discomforts and concerns, which can be addressed with appropriate massage therapy and body use guidance. Pregnancy massage therapy is beneficial throughout the nine months of a low-risk…
Michel Odent, M.D. It is exceptionally rare that a baby born at term with a normal birth weight dies from a B strep infection. Those who are more vulnerable are premature babies and small-for-date babies. Three studies published in authoritative medical journals suggest that the use of a vaginal spray of chlorhexidine is as effective…
National Vaccine Information Center Calls for Influenza Vaccine Policy Change WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2006 /PRNewswire/ — An independent analysis by the internationally renowned Cochrane Collaboration of worldwide influenza vaccine studies, published in the British Medical Journal on Oct. 28, concluded there is little scientific proof that inactivated influenza vaccine is safe and effective for children…
Commentary by Dawn Richardson October 8, 1999 Pregnant women everywhere know the feeling of making it to the milestone of their second trimester. For most, queasiness starts to subside, energy returns in spurts, and of course there is that indescribable feeling of becoming aware of your developing baby’s movements. You’ve altered your diet, exercised, stayed…
By Richard Pitt We like to think that the advice we get from health organizations and medical professionals is determined solely by unbiased concerns and supported by scientific evidence. However, as most of us are aware, other factors influence decisions regarding health policy. The most obvious of these is the economic and political influence of…
Calls on FDA and CDC to Warn Doctors and Parents to Report to VAERS PR Newswire (Feb. 21) Washington, D.C. – The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) today released a new analysis of the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) reports of serious health problems following HPV vaccination (Merck’s GARDASIL) during the last six…