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Pregnancy & Birth

March 27-29: Controversies in Childbirth

March 23, 2009

What’s going on behind the scenes in childbirth today? It’s chaos back there, and many providers are considering whether or not it’s feasible to continue to deliver babies — and under what circumstances.

Trial lawyers are attempting to make every birth injury a case of negligence and neglect, to the public detriment. But if parents don’t [...]

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Workshop: yoga for birth partners

March 20, 2009

Hone your natural skills for dealing with the challenges of parenthood with Birthing Partner Yoga Workshop at Dragonfire Yoga, beginning March 26. Support each other through gentle yoga poses—a great way for dads to support women during pregnancy and labor.
This class will be taught by Mara Black, a trained midwife and registered [...]

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Herbs and homeopathy for pregnancy and birth

March 12, 2009

Herbs and homeopathy are safe and effective for moms-to-be when used appropriately. Learn more from local midwife Ann Crowell of Gentle Beginnings Birth Center at the next meeting of the Homebirth Association of North Dallas (HAND).
HAND — Herbs and homeopathy
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17
3500 Pecan Circle, Bedford

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Acupuncture: get to the point

February 17, 2009

Interested in acupuncture but never had the nerve to try it? Join Holistic Moms Network of Midcities as Calli Wang of Wang-TCM Natural Healing in Keller discusses the hows and whys of acupuncture—no ouch about it!
Wednesday, Feb. 25
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Lifetime Family Wellness Center
1813 Harwood Ct., Hurst

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ALACE doula training comes to Austin

February 9, 2009

The Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE) is holding a three-day doula training session in central Austin Feb. 27-March 1. ALACE’s doula training program is the only national program based on a midwifery model of care, rather than a medical model of care.
ALACE offers a rigorous doula training program, providing you with a [...]

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Cleburne Birthing Center celebrates grand opening

December 1, 2008

There’s a new birthing option for families on the south side of the DFW metroplex: Edenway’s Cleburne Birthing Center, celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, Dec. 6. The birth center will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tours and natural freebies.
The Cleburne Birthing Center serves Dallas, Fort Worth, Waxahachie, Arlington, Grand Prairie, [...]

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What are your local favorites?

November 7, 2008

Hey, North Texas natural families — we need your help! NTNF is updating its listings, and we’re looking for local resources to share with natural-minded parents in North Texas.

Pregnancy and birth resources Midwives, doulas, childbirth educators … Is your favorite practitioner listed here? (It’s free, no strings attached — our goal is to provide a [...]

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Vaginal/cesarean combo birth safe for twins, says UTSW

October 29, 2008

DALLAS (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) – Oct. 29, 2008 – Doctors need not go straight to Caesarean section when delivering twins, but can start with vaginal delivery of the first twin in many cases, researchers have found in a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Should the second-born twin turn out to [...]

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Meet the doulas — ICAN of Dallas

October 29, 2008

How can a doula help you have a healthy, natural birth? Find out from local doulas themselves at the next International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) of North Texas meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, in Richardson. Several metroplex doulas will explain what a doula is and how they can help you achieve the birth you want.
You’ll [...]

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Minty-fresh sale at Peppermint

October 14, 2008

Yeah, the economy’s a little shaky — so now’s a great time to get all your AP baby gear for 20-50% off at Peppermint. Yes, the store that seemingly has everything is getting rid of, well, just about everything: slings, wraps, baby gifts, accessories and more, including new, gently used or returned items.
Read on for [...]

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