Childbirth and Parenting
Here youŽll find info on parenting your child naturally including info on natural childbirth, breastfeeding, making your own baby food, safe toys, natural child care, and education.
A Home Birth--A Slide Show 
American Association of Birth Centers [offsite link] Find a birth center near you! Ask Dr. Sears [offsite link] Dr. Sears is a well known pediatrician who believes in responding to your baby. Baby Bottle Safety  Baby bottles, plastic teethers, plastic toys, dental fillings, water bottles all contain a chemical called bisphenol A (BPA). BPA has been making headlines around the world the past few years. Is it a hazard, what are the risks, and what alternatives do you have to the products that contain BPA? Being a Natural Parent  A year in review: How are we doing as former city-folk taking a stab at being 'natural'-minded parents? Bella OnlineŽs Attachment Parenting Site  Check this page for attachment parenting info! Bella OnlineŽs Breastfeeding Site  Look here for breastfeeding information! Birthing from Within Childbirth Preparation [offsite link] This book is amazing and extremely empowering. Breastfeeding -- A Natural Choice  I formula fed my first and breastfed my second baby. In this article IŽll share my experience as well as some of my favorite breastfeeding resources. Citizens for Midwifery [offsite link]
Cloth Diapering for Today's Mom  Cloth diapering is not what it used to be! In this article, IŽll share my experience and recommend some links that will help you get started. Connecting with Local Natural-Minded Families  Looking to meet other breastfeeding, cloth diapering moms in your area? Here are some links to get you started! Dr. Jay Gordon [offsite link] Another great pediatrician with an extensive site on parenting and childrenŽs health! Find a Midwife [offsite link] One of many sites you can find online to help you connect with a midwife in your area. Having a baby? 10 Questions to Ask [offsite link]
Healthy Parenting [offsite link] Great site on parenting naturally! Home Waterbirth of My Granddaughter  By Bella OnlineŽs Nutrition Editor! Is homebirth for you?? [offsite link] 6 Myths about childbirth exposed. An oldie but goodie. Midwife, OB or other? 
Mothering: The Magazine of Natural Family Living [offsite link] Absolutely wonderful resource with information all all natural family living topics. Find a midwife, talk to other natural moms in the forum, research vaccinations, and everything else all in one place. Natural Birth & Baby Care [offsite link] AWESOME resource! Natural Birth Options  Excerpt: So why would anyone want to have their baby at a birth center? Or at home? For me it was about not having to fight to get the birth I wanted. Even more importantly, it was about having childbirth treated as a normal and natural process rather than as an illness. Natural Mothers Say No to Circumcision  In this article, I write about my decision to leave my son the way Nature intended. I also discuss my work as an intactivist. Natural Products for Summertime Fun  Here are some natural products I use regularly that will help you and your children enjoy the warmer months! The Bradley Method [offsite link] Unlike Lamaze, these childbirth classes are designed for the natural birthing mama. Toxic Diapers  How safe are the diapers you put on your little one? How about the lotions, diaper rash creams and baby wipes -- what toxic chemicals are our children being exposed to? What alternatives do you have? Read on... Unschooling - a Natural Education Process  Unschooling is not just a method of teaching your children. It is a way of life. Perhaps this natural style of education would benefit someone you know. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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