P3's Pregnancy Community Blog

Childbirth Class Series to start March 17!!

2012-03-08T12:57:00.002-08:00

www.PeacefulPregnancyPathways.com is starting a Childbirth Class series March 17, 24, and 31 at Hot Yoga Studio in Coral Springs, AND an Early Pregnancy Class March 15 at the Hollywood Birth Center. Register on our website or call us 954 780 9033. Refer a friend and receive a FREE 30 MINUTE MASSAGE!!

Homebirths on the rise...

2012-02-27T14:24:00.000-08:00

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-home-births-increase-20120224,0,1060162.story

The video for the article is a wonderful birth that Gelena Hinkley got to attend. What a great birth, family, and day!

P3 Love

BreastMilk Pros!!!

2012-02-21T06:20:00.001-08:00

http://www.vaccineriskawareness.com/Disease-Killing-Properties-Of-Breast-Milk

Alert! Arsenic now....

2012-02-16T09:28:00.000-08:00

Aye aye aye!!! Is anything safe to eat? Well our boobies are still the best, but this is good to be aware of. My only criticism of this article is that it doesn't really state how much WORSE arsenic, and other toxic substance levels would be if it wasn't organic. Just sayin...

http://gma.yahoo.com/organic-brown-rice-syrup-hidden-arsenic-source-194615982--abc-news.html

P3 Love

Lead alert! For the ladies, unfortunately!

2012-02-15T05:26:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry to have to share this but lead is VERY harmful in the development of the fetus AND is still a main component of the theory of autism due to heavy metals. BEWARE!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/14/lipstick-lead-cosmetics-_n_1275780.html

Rise of Homebirths....another article

2012-02-09T08:23:00.001-08:00

So happy to see coverage on the rise of Homebirths and the benefits of why. Here's another article from Huffington Post that shares some good views as to why women are choosing homebirths, it also explains some obstacles that midwives and clients come across with insurance.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michelle-chen/home-birth_b_1247867.html

Rise of Homebirths article

2012-02-02T06:21:00.001-08:00

This is a great article on confirming that homebirths are safe, which we already knew.

http://www.naturalnews.com/034828_home_births_health_trends_babies.html

P3 Love

ALARM NEWS ON CHILDRENS MEDICINE!!

2012-01-30T08:01:00.000-08:00

We can't understand why no red flags pop up when these people are making the medicine. Its scary and horrific that people give their children this without the knowledge of what it actually will do.

http://www.naturalnews.com/034813_childrens_medicines_aluminum_pills.html

P3 Love

Amazing women demonstrating anything can be done!

2012-01-30T07:51:00.000-08:00

If your doctor is telling you "your baby is too big" or he won't give you a trial of labor, READ THIS, and understand you deserve every opportunity to attempt a normal vagianl birth.
Wonderful article and video on this womens beautiful birth. GOOD FOR HER! and we are thankful it was a beautiful birth with no complications.
http://news.yahoo.com/nearly-14-pound-baby-boy-born-des-moines-141125407.html

P3 Love

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Rise of Homebirths in U.S.

2012-01-27T16:18:00.002-08:00

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Rise of Homebirths in U.S.

Rise of Homebirths in U.S.

2012-01-27T16:18:00.001-08:00

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/01/26/145880448/home-births-grow-more-popular-in-u-s

Foods for Pregnancy

2012-01-23T05:32:00.001-08:00

If you can't attend one of our classes where we DRILL nutrition into your brains, here's an article that covers the essentials!

http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/nutrition-exercise/articles/10-pregnancy-foods-to-eat-for-baby.aspx?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-Jan12-_-PregnancySuperfoods-_-none

P3 Love

A mother's dying wish

2012-01-18T06:36:00.000-08:00

http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Nursing-moms-honor-dying-woman-s-wish-2531752.php#photo-2066038

A beautiful, yet sad, article on just how far a mothers love, and understanding of the benefits of breastmilk, will go to care for her children.

P3 Love

Postpartum period

2012-01-17T10:37:00.000-08:00

We preach the importance of how women need to take it easy during the postpartum period, tips on how simple things can help you actually do this, etc. Finally, we're seeing others publish articles on this. Please read

http://www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/boston/preparing-for-a-positive-postpartum-period.htm

7 foods to avoid and why.

2012-01-16T08:32:00.001-08:00

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/12/01/7-foods-should-never-eat/

Some good views on what to avoid and why. Please read for your education and safety.

P3 Love

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Another reason why Breastfeeding is SO important!

2012-01-11T18:36:00.000-08:00

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Another reason why Breastfeeding is SO important!

Another reason why Breastfeeding is SO important!

2012-01-11T18:35:00.001-08:00

This is the hormone you release when breastfeeding!
http://gma.yahoo.com/love-drug-oxytocin-hormone-makes-mothers-kinder-184938093--abc-news.html

Some videos of natural birth

2012-01-11T13:17:00.001-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVmlBVJQozM&feature=share

Preparing for the arrival of the movie! Enjoy, and share!

P3 Love

Benefits of Breastfeeding for our Society too!

2011-12-29T05:52:00.000-08:00

We all knew the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby, hate to say it, but we already knew the benefits to society as well. We're just glad others are finally figuring it out.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/story/2011-12-26/breastfeeding-mother-baby-bottle/52233802/1

P3 Love

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Wal-Mart recalls baby formula!

2011-12-22T06:07:00.000-08:00

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Wal-Mart recalls baby formula!

Wal-Mart recalls baby formula!

2011-12-22T06:06:00.000-08:00

Please forward this to all you know, very important. Possible bacteria in baby formula that killed a little boy and Wal-Mart has pulled formula from Enfamil until further investigation is done.
http://news.yahoo.com/wal-mart-pulls-formula-mo-babys-death-014357466.html;_ylc=X3oDMTNrYXFxdDNwBF9TAzc2NjM1MzYEYWN0A21haWxfY2IEY3QDYQRpbnRsA3VzBGxhbmcDZW4tVVMEcGtnAzEyNDdhNDkzLWIyY2UtM2QwNS04NTUyLTJlNThjYjBiOWYxMARzZWMDbWl0X3NoYXJlBHNsawNtYWlsBHRlc3QD;_ylv=3

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Alternative Vaccine Schedule

2011-12-19T11:20:00.001-08:00

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Alternative Vaccine Schedule

Alternative Vaccine Schedule

2011-12-19T11:20:00.000-08:00

http://lewrockwell.com/miller/miller15.html

Many of our moms have a difficult time deciding what to do about vaccines. First, its hard to find good information out there that comes from a good source, and second, the pressure from most Pediatricians comes with a "scare" tactic to get you to do whats in the best interest of them.
I have attached a link to an alternative schedule that I like, and is written by a Cardiac Surgeon and Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle and a member of Doctors for Disaster Preparedness, no joe schmoe.
I respect his input and alternative schedule. If your not sure on what to do, this is one alternative that you can take a look at.

P3 Love

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Women: the multi-taskers!

2011-12-16T13:09:00.001-08:00

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Women: the multi-taskers!

Women: the multi-taskers!

2011-12-16T13:09:00.000-08:00

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1314283/Licia-Ronzulli-brings-baby-EU-Parliament.html
http://www.liciaronzulli.it/

Two great articles on Licia Ronzulli who works at the EU Parliament, and brings her baby too! Not only has she brought her baby but if you look at the second link we have, she continues to bring her. Love this! Enjoy!

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Interesting article on Orgasmic Birth!

2011-12-14T09:53:00.000-08:00

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Interesting article on Orgasmic Birth!

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: An amazing women

2011-12-14T09:52:00.001-08:00

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: An amazing women

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Hospital in Wisconsin switches babies

2011-12-14T09:52:00.000-08:00

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Hospital in Wisconsin switches babies

Hospital in Wisconsin switches babies

2011-12-14T09:50:00.001-08:00

We can't stress enough how if you are a low-risk pregnant mom, the safest place for you to birth your baby is at home!

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1070&sid=18484147#.TujKM_AIM6A.facebook

An amazing women

2011-12-06T06:09:00.001-08:00

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/10/cnnheroes.lim.midwife/index.html

This article not only will bring awareness on what's happening with birth in some countries but it also shows what should be our basic human rights. We should all, rich or poor, be able to birth our children safely and without fear of bills. This is why we have governments to provide us with certain basic human rights. This women is amazing and thank god for people like her.

Why choose a midwife?

2011-12-02T12:34:00.001-08:00

This article truly sums up some of the benefits of having a midwife as the provider during your pregnancy.

http://pregnancy.about.com/od/choosingapractitioner/a/choosemidwives.htm?p=1

Arsenic in our Juice! Please read!

2011-12-01T06:15:00.000-08:00

This article informs us the arsenic that is in some of our drinking juice, ones we give to our children. Although they somehow try to excuse it, due to big money I'm sure, I felt it important for you to be aware!
Arsenic is arsenic, nothing makes it ok to put in our drinking juice!
P3 Love
http://health.yahoo.net/articles/nutrition/arsenic-in-juice

Interesting article on Orgasmic Birth!

2011-11-29T05:28:00.001-08:00

http://www.lilsugar.com/Alicia-Silverstone-Chooses-Orgasmic-Birth-Option-16473532

If your gonna have a birth, you may want to make it orgasmic!
This only confirms that birth is where your mind is. If you change your mind set so you don't look at it as a scary, painful experience, then your body won't perceive it to be.
Mind over matter!
P3 Love

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T16:14:00.000-08:00

We at Peaceful Pregnancy Pathways want to wish all of our readers, clients, followers, friends, and family a Happy Thanksgiving!
Gobble Gobble!
P3

World Prematurity Day

2011-11-17T10:28:00.001-08:00

Today is World Prematurity Day, in hopes of raising awareness on the high amount of deaths related to premature babies.
Healthy pregnancy=Healthy birth!
Spread the word, read up and educate women!
http://http//www.facebook.com/WorldPrematurityDay

Something we already knew

2011-11-16T05:47:00.000-08:00

We have been telling our clients in our Childbirth class this for years, but here's an article that backs us up:

Mom's Pregnancy Sealed Your Fate
A mother's cigarettes increase the risk of low birth weight, and alcohol can damage her baby's brain. So why wouldn't unhealthy foods wreak similar havoc? A growing body of science suggests that sugary and fatty foods, consumed even before you're born, do exactly that. A Pennington study on rodents reports that overweight females have higher levels of glucose and free fatty acids floating around in the womb than normal-weight ones do. These molecules trigger the release of proteins that can upset the appetite-control and metabolic systems in the developing brain.

What's true for mice is often true for humans too. Doctors from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center compared children born before their mothers had gastric bypass surgery with siblings born later. Women weighed less after the surgery, as expected, but their children were also half as likely to be obese. Because siblings have such similar genetic profiles, the researchers attributed the weight differences to changes in the womb environment. Moms-to-be, take note: You can give your kids a head start by eating well before they're born.

Full article:
http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/13-things-never-knew-weight-150900792.html

Beautiful article on why you should consider a homebirth

2011-11-15T06:13:00.000-08:00

This article was sent to us by a fellow midwife. I find it to explain the reason for a homebirth gently, and reasonably. I too had fine experiences at my hospital birth but the postpartum is extremely important and her comments about the newborn exams being able to wait, are correct (minus any emergencies). Hope you share this with other moms who are contemplating where to birth their babies.

Fish Warning!!

2011-11-15T05:36:00.000-08:00

Please read and understand which fish is safe and which are not. This is extremely important for women of child-bearing years and pregnant women. The development of the baby can be impaired with uterine exposure to heavy metals. Some of these effects will not be immediately noticeable and can have a more long term effect.

Overdose at Hospital

2011-11-14T16:42:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately, we have heard of another error done at a hospital. Details are still coming in but we are praying for a little 7 day old baby girl who was given the wrong antibiotics, and the wrong dose (10x the amount). She seems to be recovering well and we will keep her in our thoughts and prayers!
P3 Love

P3's Pregnancy Community Blog: Welcome!

2011-11-14T15:28:00.000-08:00

Join our blog for the latest updates!!

Welcome!

2011-11-14T15:25:00.000-08:00

P3, Peaceful Pregnancy Pathways, is a company started by two midwives with a passion for the natural process of pregnancy, labor, and birth. We provided many services to the families in our community, some of which are: Maternity Care, Doulas, Placenta Encapsulations, Breastfeeding support, and more.
We hope to empower more women by having a unique blog like this. P3's blog is meant to give women access to our posts about pregnancy, labor, natural birth, hospital births, water births, VBAC's (vaginal birth after cesearan) and much more, in a way that will inform them of all of their options.
We will posts different educational seminars, and events that we are having along with other educational information. We simply ask for you to join our blog, share this information with other women, and spread the word of natural birth.
The community we serve is Tamarac, Margate, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, Lauderdale Lakes, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Parkland, but with this blog we will be able to inform so many more women.
Thank you for joining and please feel free to post relevant information.
P3 Love!