Changes are as of January, March and April 2008

Index page - welcome

The Pregnancy Pages

Mama's Pregnancy Page (2001)
Mama's New Pregnancy Page (2004)
Idea for a Birthing Dress - birthing modestly;  waterbirth links
Winter 2008:  Our Happy News!

The Birth Pages

Introduction
Is There a "Method" for Achieving Naturally Painless Birth?
Painless Unmedicated Birth: One Mother's Perspective
To Kegel or not to Kegel...
Painless Childbirth by Alice B. Stockham, M.D.
Examples of Painless Labour in Healthy Women by Anthony M. Ludivici
Normal Childbirth Pleasurable by Anthony M. Ludivici
Painless Birth and Original Design - a footnote to Ludivici's "Examples of Painless Labour in Healthy Women"; includes a brief Scripture study.
Lessons I've Learned from Our Babies' Births
Non-Drug Ways to Ease Pain or Difficulty in Labor

Additional painless birth stories on this site:

Blissfully Born
Painless Childbirth
A Pain Free Birth
Makaela's Birth
Wonderful Birth Experience
Faith for a Beautiful Birth
Jeremiah's Birth Story
Calm and Trust
Alex's Birth
Emma's Birth
Pain Free Birth Please
Three Easy Births
Max's Birth Story
Untitled
Didn't Even Grunt
NO PAIN - Home Birth with a Lay Midwife
Ariel:  Pain or Pleasure?

Favorite Birth Links & Books

Beyond Painless Birth

Post-Birth Reflections
Jonathan's Birth: Prayers and Joy
Joseph's Blessed Birth
The Peaceful Birth of Sarah Lea
Sam's Birth
Alanna's Birth

Breastfeeding Joys & Challenges

The Allergic Baby

Food Allergies: Our Family's Story ~

Part I: Prenatal and Newborn Period - how we learned about food allergies the hard way
Part II: Becoming My Daughter's "Allergy Detective" - finding out her many allergies, including to peanut
Part III: An Allergy to Rice - still learning by trial and error

Easy Cloth Diapering

How to Make Contour Diapers from Prefolds - downloadable instructions, dimensions

Cherishing Our Babies - attachment parenting

Tips for a Safe Family Bed
Rx for Tantrums:  Calm and Compassion

Mother's Postpartum Health

"Baby Blues" and Postpartum Depression
       Bible Verses for Postpartum Depression
       Postpartum Thyroiditis
Exercise Video Reviews;  Guidelines for Choosing Workout Wear
Exercise Is Good for Your Gallbladder
The Gallbladder Cleanse and Breastfeeding

"Pro-Life" Is Pro-Baby AND Pro-Mom

Remembering Our Little Ones:  Healing for Pregnancy Loss

Favorite Verses - poetry, hymns and scripture

A Tranquil Heart - stress-relieving faves

Part I: Tunes That Inspire, Refresh
Part II: Readings for Growth and Enjoyment

Additional Links

What's New

Awards Page

Disclaimers & Copyright