15 Facts about the Foreskin and Circumcision
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15 Facts about the Foreskin and Circumcision

ByCarmen Calvo

Circumcision, the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis, is most commonly performed on newborns.  With a global circumcision rate of approximately 30%, the United States in the only country in the world that circumcises infant for non-religious reasons. FACTS ABOUT CIRCUMCISION Originally, the goal of circumcision was to desensitize the penis to curb…

New Mothers Are Choosing Placenta Encapsulation To Help Them Breastfeed
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New Mothers Are Choosing Placenta Encapsulation To Help Them Breastfeed

ByCarmen Calvo

A growing number of mothers are choosing to consume their placenta, in order to have greater breastfeeding success. August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time that highlights the importance of increasing a collaborative effort to support a breastfeeding-friendly landscape. A growing community of mothers are turning to alternative practices like placenta encapsulation, to help them…

Is Placenta Encapsulation Safe for GBS+ People?
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Is Placenta Encapsulation Safe for GBS+ People?

ByAlayna Spratley

Is Placenta Encapsulation Safe? Recently, The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) released an alarming single case report, in which a newborn was found to have a recurrent infection of group B Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS, group B strep), that was attributed to the mother’s consumption of placenta capsules. This has many people asking, ‘Is placenta encapsulation…

Yoga Poses for the Pregnant Mother
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Yoga Poses for the Pregnant Mother

ByCarmen Calvo

Written by: Stephanie Misanik Yoga is one of my FAVORITE things to talk about with expecting mommas.  Whether you are an experienced yogi or brand new to the mat, prenatal yoga can be a fantastic tool to help ease moodiness, shortness of breath and swollen ankles often experienced during pregnancy.  It provides you with a…

Moms & Babies Benefit from Chiropractic Care
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Moms & Babies Benefit from Chiropractic Care

ByAlayna Spratley

Pregnancy presents the perfect opportunity for us to evaluate our health and lifestyle practices. Many of us commit to achieving optimum wellness for ourselves and baby. In addition to regular prenatal visits, many moms also consider treatment from a chiropractor. Chiropractic care targets the health of your nervous system, which controls and coordinates virtually all…

5 Ways Partners Can Bond With Their Breastfed Baby
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5 Ways Partners Can Bond With Their Breastfed Baby

ByAlayna Spratley

By Alayna Spratley During this first week of August, we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. This global awareness initiative is coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), an international network of organizations working to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.  Learn about World Breastfeeding Week 2016 here. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week here are…

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