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Routine IV fluids during labor, necessary or nuisance?

Posted on: October 25, 2015 by: Demetria Clark

Today, the vast majority of US hospitals routinely place IVs in laboring women. But why? Are there any benefits to receiving IV fluids during labor? Or perhaps maybe even some undesirable side effects? I have decided to seek evidence based

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The Difficult Baby

Posted on: October 25, 2015 by: Demetria Clark

The Difficult Baby   I firmly believe that a baby who seems unsettled most of the time is trying to communicate that there is something wrong. There are SO many components to being healthy, our well being depends greatly on

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Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy

Posted on: October 21, 2015 by: Demetria Clark

Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy Being pregnant takes its toll on you. Fatigue, nausea, exhaustion, and that’s just to name a few. It’s no wonder, though, with all that’s happening to your body. Once we discover we’re pregnant we start

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Lactating? Skip the cookies and teas.

Posted on: October 14, 2015 by: Demetria Clark

Lactating? Skip the cookies and teas. “I use oatmeal and tea to bump up my supply!” Lactation is a confusing subject for most new mothers. Societal barriers are preventing us from seeing it frequently and most women have no idea

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How to “Trust the Process” in Childbirth

Posted on: October 10, 2015 by: Demetria Clark

  How to “Trust the Process” in Childbirth   Trusting is a big word.  We oftentimes say we trust others, but do not even trust our own selves. The nurturance of our babies and bonding that would be necessary in

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Reframing the Circumcision Decision

Posted on: September 10, 2015 by: Demetria Clark

Reframing the Circumcision Decision Circumcision is one of those topics many people wince at. It’s not the most comfortable topic of discussion. After all, why discuss foreskin when we could discuss car seats, strollers, decorating the nursery, and other lighter,

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Free Your Mind by Laurie Morgan

Posted on: May 30, 2013 by: Demetria Clark

Free Your Mind by Laurie Morgan Being an unassisted homebirthing, family bedding, breastfeeding, natural health promoting, home learning, attachment style, gentle guidance, and stay at home mothering advocate for the past five years or more has given me plenty of

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