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Birth Professionals Have Options in Fresno

0 Comments 29 July 2010

If you are a birth professional in Fresno, you are in luck, if you are searching for community. When I started working with pregnant moms in Fresno 6 years ago it was hard to find where other birth professionals met up. Of course I also had never heard of Facebook or You Tube either! But [...]

In the News

Fresno! Midwives Needed!

0 Comments 25 July 2010

An additional 334,000 midwives are needed, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO). The UNFPA-ICM programme will increase the number of births attended by professional midwifery providers and develop the foundations for a sustainable midwifery workforce in selected developing countries. Its focus will be on training midwives, developing practice standards, and strengthening national midwifery [...]

In the News

Nurse with double uterus pregnant with “twins”

0 Comments 20 July 2010

A Utah nurse is expecting to give birth in about five months. And then again a week later. Angie Cromar has a double uterus, or uterus didelphys, in which siblings (not twins) are growing side by side, CBSAtlanta.com reports.

In the News

California declares whooping cough epidemic

0 Comments 20 July 2010

Officials are concerned about a rise in reported cases and five infant deaths so far. Vaccinations are urged for elderly adults, pregnant women, children and those who may have contact with infants.

3rd Trimester, Inductions, Labor and Delivery

The Seduction of Induction

0 Comments 18 July 2010

Tired of being pregnant? Miss seeing your toes? Are you longing to sleep on your tummy again? These are all common complaints of a mom by the last 4 weeks of her pregnancy. Share these complaints with your doctor and if he or she suggests induction (administering a drug to start labor/contraction, or stripping of [...]

Classes in Fresno, Events in Fresno

Learn How To Wear Your Baby with Mommy Matters Online

1 Comment 18 July 2010

Learn why wearing your baby is important and once you get why you should do it, learn how. Bring your sling and learn how to use it. Swap with another guest of the class or walk away with a brand new one. Class attendees receive 10% off any Sakura Bloom or Metromamma Wrap purchase. No [...]

Breastfeeding Support, Recommended, Resources

Breastfeeding Support Group in Fresno

0 Comments 16 July 2010

Join this warm circle of friendship as we explore the ups and downs of breastfeeding and offer one another the support that every mom needs from time to time! Facilitated by Tess Johnson, RN, IBCLC. Time: July 23, 2010 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm Location: First 5 Fresno office located in the University of California Center Building Street: 550 [...]

Classes in Fresno, Prenatal, Prenatal Exercise

Prenatal Yoga in Fresno

0 Comments 16 July 2010

Discover the enchantment of Yoga by immersing yourself in a course designed for students with little or no experience in Yoga. This course offers a basic foundation from which you can build an ongoing Yoga practice. During this workshop, we will learn about the basic breathing techniques used in Yoga, explore the construction of essential [...]

4th Trimester, Cesarian Section, Home Birth, Postnatal, Postnatal Care

Sweet Relief, Postpartum Healing

0 Comments 16 July 2010

Amazing! A miracle! A marathon! Yes, these are all words that describe what you just did! Congrats mama! Baby’s here, you did it. Now lets take care of you! Moms, be sure you pay attention to yourself and take care of the body that gave birth to this heavenly creature. So how do you go [...]

4th Trimester, Events in Fresno, In the News, Postnatal, Resources

Sling Warning, Know Before You Sling, Safe Baby Wearing in Fresno

0 Comments 10 July 2010

If you are reading this because you have heard about a sling recall and are now questioning ALL slings and carriers, CLICK HERE The following is from Web MD by Daniel J. DeNoon March 12, 2010 “March 12, 2010 – After a spate of infant suffocation deaths, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning parents [...]