Join us for the second annual Red Tent Event! Saturday, March 23rd, from 5-8:30 PM at Laughing Lotus Yoga in Anchorage “Imagine a woman who believes it’s right and good she is a woman.” Patricia Lynn Join us for our 2nd Alaska Red Tent Event where women of all ages and experiences come together [...]
Skin-to-skin, right after birth.
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Did you know that skin-to-skin contact during the first 60 minutes after birth is crucial for breastfeeding and bonding ? The best way to insure a good start is by immediately placing the baby on mother’s bare chest after birth. This is when baby is most alert and the latch reflex is strongest. Many hospitals use this crucial bonding time to [...]
New Book “Birthing in Alaska: A Modern Woman’s Guide”
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One of our Birth Network members, childbirth educator Maranda Williamson of Balli Birthing has just released a new book! “Birthing in Alaska: A Modern Woman’s Guide” is filled with birth stories from Alaskan women. This uplifting book is great to read as you prepare for your birth and makes a wonderful present for expecting moms! About the [...]
A Man’s Guide to Homebirth
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A Man’s Guide to Homebirth by Tony Whitman When my wife decided to have a homebirth – she did her best to furnish me with the best reading and preparatory material that was available. However, since I was neither a medical professional nor a woman, the material just did not really apply to me. I [...]
Exercise and Pregnancy
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May is Ride a Bike Month which begs the question, “Is riding a bike or doing other types of exercises safe while pregnant?” and the answer is almost always YES!! With a little help from the Mayo Clinic… here is a great article about just that. Pregnancy and exercise: Baby, let’s move! During pregnancy, exercise [...]
May is International Doula Month!
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What is a doula? The name doula ( pronounced doo-lah ) is derived from a Greek word. Translated it means woman servant – an experienced woman who serves the mom, her partner and family members through childbirth and the early postpartum period. A doula’s role is one of support to the woman who is preparing [...]
Relieve Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
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By Jennifer Gray, D.C. It’s often the little things that you do throughout the day that can contribute to pain and discomfort–or health and relaxation. Pregnancy and childbirth is one of the most amazing things that can happen in a woman’s lifetime. When your child begins the growing process and your body begins to change [...]
Straight Talk About Epidurals
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Recently, we’ve seen some buzz on the internet about a new book, Epidural Without Guilt. Childbirth Without Pain by Gilbert Grant, an anesthesiologist. At least one other blogger has disputed his logic, so I thought I’d weigh in on the evidence basis for his claims. Dr. Grant says that according to his analysis of the [...]
Prevent complications with great nutrition.
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Nutrition is the foundation for a healthy pregnancy. Without it, your pregnancy can be fraught with complications. Pre-Eclampsia, high blood pressure, excessive weight gain, weight loss, gestational diabetes…..etc. All of these things can be affected by something as simple as choosing the right foods to eat every day. If a woman is trying to conceive, [...]