Archive for February, 2010
The Circumcision Decision
Before the birth of our first child, I don’t think my husband and I debated any baby-related topic more than the issue of whether to circumcise a boy or not. We went through the usual list of questions new parents ask when faced with this decision:
- Do we want him to look like his father?
- Do we have a religious or cultural reason to circumcise?
- Will he be teased by other boys for looking different?
- What are the health benefits and risks of being circumcised?
- What are the health benefits and risks of NOT being circumcised?
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Sarita Star Designs: The Fine Art of Babywearing
Earlier this week I had the chance to talk with Spokane artist and baby sling designer Sarita Morgan. Let me start off by saying that I had never considered a sling to be a work of art before Sarita brought two of her beautiful creations to my home. The slings are her own original design and include a custom shoulder style that many moms say is the best out there. Each sling is made by hand in her home and adorned with perfectly-crafted appliques. The bright colors and patterns give the slings a fun, modern look and take them from functional to fashionable. These are slings that make an outfit. As Sarita and I joked, “You don’t wear these while cleaning your toilet bowl!” [...]
The Bradley Method: Up Close & Personal
Even though I’ve had two children myself, until this past week I had never attended a Bradley Method class. I title this post “Up Close & Personal” because I don’t think there’s another pregnancy or birth preparation class out there that provides such complete information on the physical and mental aspects of natural birth…and it doesn’t leave out one juicy detail. The idea is that with such intense preparation, couples will be prepared to achieve a natural birth and/or make knowledgeable decisions about medical interventions should they become necessary. [...]
