Hello, I am currently expecting my 11th baby. Ever since I had my 8th baby, I have lived in DREAD of afterpains. After my 9th, the after pains were so bad that I actually went into shock several times and passed out more than once -- this was not due to blood loss, just shock and intensity. This was with taking ibuprofen. Labor and birth were nothing by comparison. I often wished that I could just do labor and birth twice instead of doing the after pains. I was terrified with my 10th because I had learned that after pains do literally get worse after each one -- they don't ever max out. I ordered the large bottle of your After Birthing Ease Tincture thinking that would be plenty and hoping desperately that it might help. I cannot tell you how amazing it was! Every time an after pain started, I could feel the shaking and chalky whiteness of shock start, but as soon as I took the tincture, it made a huge difference. It was completely manageable! I started taking the tincture before nursing, and that was the BEST. I was horrified when I ran out after only the first day. I had another tincture from a different company that helped, but it did not hold a candle to yours. I ordered another bottle but didn't get it in time to help with the worst of it. So, with this baby, I am planning to order 3 or 4 of the 4oz bottles right up front. I really cannot tell you what a Godsend this tincture is. I am terrified at the thought of not having it! I am a HUGE advocate of this product and I tell all of my homebirthing friends and mothers of large families about it. Thank you! M.B.S.
This page contains links to information we feel is of importance to new and expectant parents, as well as links to people and organizations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Information on “crying it out”
A Harvard study on the long-term effects of “crying it out”
Another on crying it out and how it affects baby's growing brain and neurons
Truths about Sleeping Through the Night and New Motherhood
Ten Reasons Not to Hit Your Child
How Spanking Decreases Intellingence
If you decide you must spank, please consider these respectful guidelines
CIRCUMCISION INFO AND RESOURCES
PEOPLE, COMPANIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Ask Dr. Sears
Pediatrician, parenting expert
www.askdrsears.com
Association for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH)
www.birthpsychology.com
Baby Bistro Brands
Founder: Christina Schmidt, a board certified Nutrition Educator. Her interest in creating a healthy nutritional foundation during pregnancy and early childhood years led her to develop the concept of easy-to-use recipe boxes for new parents, full of feeding tips, baby food recipes, and shopping suggestions. Great resource for feeding baby healthy!
www.babybistrobrands.com
Bay Area Birth Info (BABI)
www.bayareabirthinfo.org
Birth With Love
Ollie Hamilton, LDEM, CPM
On-Line Midwifery Supplies and Birth Info
www.birthwithlove.com
Birthing From Within
www.birthingfromwithin.com
Birthing the Future - Suzanne Arms
www.birthingthefuture.org
Blossom Birth Services
Bay Area Peninsula birth resource center. Provides pregnancy, birth and postpartum education and support.
www.blossombirth.org
Casa Natal Birth Center
Morgan Hill, CA
www.casa-natal.com
Children's Past Lives
www.childpastlives.org
DONA International
www.dona.org
Harmony Birth Resources
South Bay Area birth resource center. Provides pregnancy, birth and postpartum education and support.
www.harmonybirth.com
Healthy Horizons Peninsula Breastfeeding Center
Breastfeeding assistance, prenatal and postpartum assistance, classes for pregnant and new mothers, breast pump rentals, baby products and more!
www.babiesandmoms.com
La Leche League
www.lalecheleague.org
Midwifery Today
www.midwiferytoday.com
The Midwife's Mercantile
Midwife owned and operated. Carries many Herb Lore products as well as Young Living Essential Oils and other products for a green and non-toxic household. If you're interested in Essential Oils, they are very knowledgeable about what you can use, what's safe and appropriate for your situaiton. Shipping is available within the US, or you can pick up locally in Savannah, GA. Please see our Find a Store page for their contact info and address.
www.midwifestore.com
Mothering Magazine
www.mothering.com
National Organization of Circumcision Information Resources Centers
www.nocirc.org
Natural Resources
A pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting education and resource center located in San Francisco, CA. They offer a variety of classes, parent groups, helpful products, equipment rental, support and information for new and expectant parents.
www.naturalresources-sf.com
Nursing Mother's Council
www.nursingmothers.org
Peaceful Parenting
http://www.drmomma.org
Dr. Gayle Peterson (Ask Dr. Gayle)
Specializing in pregnancy, birth (including birth trauma), and making healthy families.
www.askdrgayle.com
Sage Mountain Herbs
Rosemary Gladstar
www.sagemountain.com
Tiny Tots Diaper Service & Baby Boutique
A cloth diaper delivery service located in Campbell, CA with a lovely little baby boutique filled with many items for baby and mom. Along with delivering their cloth diapers, they will also deliver items from their Baby Boutique, including Herb Lore products.
www.tinytots.com
Touch the Future
This website has great statistics and information on the benefits of breastfeeding and how long a baby should be breastfed for the maximum benefits under the "Bonding" section. This website is filled with wonderful information!
www.ttfuture.org
Waterbirth International
This amazing organization is dedicted to providing education and information on waterbirth, how it works and what the benefits are, as well as all supplies you will need for your own waterbirth. Please visit this website today - there is much to learn, you can read some empowering, beautiful and amazing birth stories here, and you can list your own water birth story here as well! This website and organization is truly an invaluable resource for all birthing families. You truly must see!!
www.waterbirth.org
GENTLE BIRTH RESOURCE LIST
For San Francisco Bay Area local resources:
http://www.gentlebirth.org/local/resources.html
Midwife Archives - Information about all aspects of pregnancy, birth and well-woman care from a midwifery perspective:
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/index.html
Homebirth Safety and Benefits - Information about the superior safety and intangible benefits of homebirth, with links to corroborating resources:
http://www.gentlebirth.org/ronnie/homesafe.html
Is Homebirth for You? Six Myths about Childbirth Exposed. This is a pamphlet discussing why homebirth is safer than hospital birth for most healthy women. An on-line version of the booklet produced by Friends of Homebirth.
http://www.gentlebirth.org/format/myths.html