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Sample Post-Natal Care Letter of Refusal

posted by hopealso | January 1st, 2009 in Natural Childbirth

For mothers preferring a natural birth, there is much research to be done, not only regarding the birth but also natural post-natal care of the new little life that emerges. Standard post-natal care of newborns in most hospitals includes immunizations and routine procedures such as eye ointment and Vitamin K shots. If you’re like me, [...]

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Pictures of Baby Del, Two Months Old

posted by hopealso | July 10th, 2008 in Baby Del

Here are photos from Baby Del at two months old, taking up from where we left off.

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A Review of the Halo Sleep Sack: On the Thin Side

posted by hopealso | May 5th, 2008 in Clothing

It’s spring now and the organic Halo Sleep Sack we’re using now fits the bill. The biggest thing the Halo brand has going for it is that it’s an affordable option for those who want to go organic, a noble choice given the wide use of pesticides in producing cotton. Here’s the problem with the Halo Sleep Sack: it’s not much of a blanket.

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Make Your Own Diaper Rash Cream

posted by hopealso | April 10th, 2008 in Eco-Diapering

Here’s a recipe for all natural diaper rash ointment. I’ve had great success this time around dealing with diaper rash (i.e. preventing it!). For baby’s health it’s better to use eco-friendly plant-based salves and creams such as this one. For more of what works for me in preventing diaper rash, read on!

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Pictures of Baby Del, One Month Old

posted by hopealso | February 22nd, 2008 in Baby Del

Yesterday was Baby Del’s two-month birthday! Happy Belated Birthday to Del!
Here’s another cornucopial slice of his little life, pictures while he was only one month old until now. Be sure and watch the whole thing, there’s some good ones near the end!

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Baby Del’s Newborn Pictures

posted by hopealso | January 15th, 2008 in Baby Del

Here they are finally: a spectacular ride through our baby’s first three weeks! Savor the cuteness!

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Baby Del’s Birth in Pictures

posted by hopealso | December 23rd, 2007 in Baby Del

Our home waterbirth, with birth pictures of our Baby Del.

(Read our complete home birth story, and follow along as Baby Del grows older, beginning with pictures from Baby Del’s first month.)

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