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Pain Free Birth — It's Possible!
Can you imagine not feeling any pain while giving birth? Most of the moms in our office laughed when talking about the idea and said “yeah, right?!” But according to HypnoBirthing experts and the HypnoBirthing philosophy, it really is possible to visualize your way through a pain-free birth. Modernmom talked to HypnoBirthing coach and teacher Stella Greenhalgh, who teaches HypnoBirthing in California and answered all of our questions — Gosh, she really turned us into believers! (Well, some of us at least). Here’s what she had to say:
Why Respecting Your Body is More Important Than Ever
Sex has overtaken many aspects of our culture. It is on the television, on the covers of many magazines, in almost every corner of the internet, and our children seem to be immersed in innuendo and direct sexual content. I would not call myself old-fashioned, but I feel that our cultures attitudes and behaviors about sex are out of control, and we seem to be more and more desensitized the more we are exposed to this. I believe that human body is a work of art and should be appreciated. I am not in favor censorship — I am in favor of good taste and mutually respectful behavior that models and emulates a respect for ourselves, each other and our bodies.
Preventing Risky Behavior
The statistics are frightening: *One-in-four girls aged 14-19 in the United States have at least one of the five most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), based on data analyzed by the CDC.
5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician
Choosing a pediatrician is one of the most important decisions you make regarding your child’s well-being. When entrusting your child’s health to a pediatrician, you are bound to have concerns about whether you are picking the right practice or doctor. Here are five questions to ask when choosing a pediatrician. Although not exhaustive, this list points you in the right direction when it comes to selecting a doctor or practice for your child.
What To Do If You Suspect Your Child Might Have A Speech And/Or Language Delay
1. Become well versed with developmental milestonesincluding speech and language milestones. This way you can be clear of what the expectations are at the different ages and various stages along the continuum of development (do a search on the web for developmental milestones and you will be provided with a ton of resources to guide you). <