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St. Augustine

We try to visit St. Augustine twice a year. This was one of the cutest photos taken during our last trip. Instead of eating the sand, Mitch rolls in it. He makes us laugh and keeps us entertained. We...

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First haircut

Between the hubby and myself, we always said we would wait as long as we could for Mitchell's very first haircut. But considering his hair grows as slow molasses, we trimmed it up a bit. It didn't take...

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St. Augustine & Friends

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It's a BOY! (again)

What a week! With my toddler using the potty and sleeping in his 'big boy' bed, things are happening fast.We found out we are having another boy. There was no doubt from the ultrasound, that's for...

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What is Mother-Friendly care anyways?

Since I am constantly on-line working as a freelance graphic designer, I can't help clicking on fascinating birth stories or natural childbirth headlines. I fall into reading wonderful stories from...

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Which Childbirth Education to Choose?

When a person decides they want to become a childbirth educator, the very first step is to decide who to certify with -- Lamaze, Hypnobirthing, Birthing From Within, toLabor (formerly known as ALACE),...

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Ina May Gaskin

"...because physiologically, birth doesn’t happen the same way around surgeons, medically trained doctors, as it does around sympathetic women. "Ina May Gaskin

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Bio

BioMy name is Laura. This is my family.I have been blogging about natural childbirth and my life since May 2008. I am an advocate on issues of importance to parents, women and children. I regularly use...

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What is The Bradley Method?

The Bradley Childbirth Method was developed by Robert Bradley, an American obstetrician, in the late 1940s. Bradley’s belief is that childbirth is a natural process, and women can prepare themselves...

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The Brewer Pregnancy Diet

The Brewer Pregnancy Diet - In memory of Dr. Tom Brewer November 2005Dr. Tom Brewer was a pioneer in women's health. At a time when doctors were trying to treat symptoms of Preeclampsia, Dr. Brewer...

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The Business of Being Born

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It's Offical...

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Always Learning!

I’m working on my becoming a Bradley Instructor and plan to begin teaching natural childbirth after the summer. When I look back I realize why it took me so long to complete college (I was 30 years...

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Baby Mason is born

Mason was born on June 20, 2011 at 8:49pm at Breath of Life birthing center as a beautiful waterbirth. Here is the post from our midwife right after he arrived: FACEBOOK POST: "We're joyously welcoming...

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Happy World Breastfeeding Week

Happy World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7

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You Always Miss Mom

Whenever I see a commercial about mothers and daughters, I miss my mom. Whenever I imagine me and my boys in the future, I miss my mom.Eventhough it's been over a year not a day goes by that I don't...

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Welcoming Mason

Welcoming Mason. The Birth Story of my beautiful boy.It was Fathers Day 2011, my due date. I woke up from my nap around 2:00pm with tiny contractions. Excitedly, I mentioned to my husband Sam that I...

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Hospital Birth??

Just think about that...borning your baby in a place where emergencies happen? It simply doesn't make sense. If we are low risk, why would we put ourselves in such a dangerous place for such a...

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One of my favorie things....

is when my babies laugh.

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Brain Development & Attachment Parenting

This insightful 13 minute video explains brain development in early childhood and how empathy develops through giving interactive attachment through parenting. This is an eye opener to how important...

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My favorite birth informative videos

As a mother of two and a natural childbirth educator, I want to share some of my favorite videos in hope to inspire your birth choices. Looking back at my birth experiences, I realize that...

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Improving Birth for Change Rally

Have you heard about the National Rally YET?I surely hope so! We have been working out buttocks off promoting it across the nation! Currently there are over 100 different cities participating at the...

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Labor Day Rally

What: National Rally for Change When: Labor Day, September 3, 201210am – 12pm Where: South Straub Park, Downtown, St. PeteLocal Contact: Laura Irmis 727-560-0340 laurairmis@gmail.comNational Contact:...

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Understanding the Bradley Method of Childbirth

Understanding the Bradley Method of ChildbirthDr. Bradley's Background:Dr. Robert A. Bradley was quite an unusual obstetrician. Growing up on a farm, he saw first hand how animals gave birth to their...

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Trust Birth Art Exhibit Sat. Jan. 12th

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