Childbirth can be transforming.

Will your birth transform you?

Childbirth can be a time of great transformation. You are changed forever. And that change starts with a healthy, safe, positive birth.

Explore our classes, articles, events and resources to imagine your best birth.

Go Green Pregnancy & Parenting - more than recycling!
Wednesday, May 23rd 7pm
Wednesday, June 13th 7pm

Most of us see value in eco-conscious efforts like recycling. Today, many parents are merging a desire to reduce their carbon footprint with a desire to protect their kids from potentially harmful chemicals. Learn basic concepts, take home product cheat sheets and economical ideas. $5 per person

Well-Rounded Maternity Center, Menomonee Falls
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Dads and Birth
Everything you want to know but are afraid to ask
Saturday, June 9th 10:30am

The modern dad or partner is often expected to be in the birthing room and is under pressure to be the primary labor support. But most people don't talk about the dad! Just like the mama, a parent's birth experience is important to their future relationship with that child. Don't go through birth unprepared, stressed or even freaked out. Join new dad, Dr. Scott Theirl and me as we explore various topics important to the soon-to-be-dad so you can move through the experience like a pro. You deserve to feel confident on this very important day for your new family.

Greensquare Center for the Healing Arts
Glendale, Wisconsin
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BUT I CAME HERE FOR INFORMATION ON BIRTH!!

Click here for an excellent interview with legendary midwife

Ina May Gaskin.

NEW and IN THE NEWS!

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From NPR: Babies' cells linger, may protect mother LISTEN: CLICK HERE

Is there LEAD in your LIPSTICK? Check the FDA's report here.

Are there FLAME RETARDANTS in your nursing pillow, co-sleeper or other baby gear? Read the report here:
http://watoxics.org/publications/list-of-products-tested

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reveals formaldehyde producing chemical still in this very popular baby shampoo. Read the full story here.

Turns out the way we birth may effect the health of our babies.

Microbes may play crucial role in human health, researchers discovering
10/9/11 Washington Post

What kind of products do you plan to use on your baby? Do you know they are really safe? Check out this huge database of products to help you decide: cosmeticdatabase.com

Everyone wants to have the healthiest pregnancy possible. Please contact me if you have a parent/mommy or social group or other organization that would like to learn more about minimizing chemical exposure before conception, during pregnancy and beyond. And be sure to see our Sites, Books, Resources page for valuable links on the topic.

Check out this interactive tool focused on windows of development and timing of chemical exposure.

Did you know you can have your baby at home? It is legal in Wisconsin for licensed midwives to attend you in the comfort of your home. Here is a recent clip from Good Morning America.

IMPORTANT! Registering for baby gear? Choose carefully and let your friends and family know of your choices. Emerging information on plastics (including BPA-free) suggests alternatives might be the best idea until more data can be analyzed. See this recent study by Environmental Health Perspectives and NPR's report: Most Plastics Leach Hormone-Like Chemicals.

SafeMama.com has excellent reviews of safer products. Check them out!