Head Over Heels Birth Education

It's with a beautiful sense of accomplishment and completion and Krista and I wish to announce the closure of Head Over Heels Birth Education. After nearly 9 years of educating parents as they made their families, other parts of our lives were beginning to need more attention. We have loved this work and every person we've ever had in our classes. Please feel free to post pictures of your "Head Over Heels Baby or Family"!

Something to think about for all expectant families.

Is It A Boy? Girl? Time To Stop Asking? The Gender Reveal Party Reconsidered A doctor who specializes in babies whose gender is unclear raises questions about the huge emphasis on "boy or girl?," during pregnancy and after birth.

One Day Only- 20% Off Registration "Awesome having 2 knowledgeable instructors take turns sharing wisdom, humor & support. Love all the interaction, hands on opportunities & discussion." 

Interesting!

Probiotic Bacteria Could Protect Newborns From Deadly Infection Each year more than 600,000 babies die of sepsis. Researchers have found a simple way to prevent it: Feed babies probiotic bacteria that are common in kimchi, pickles and other fermented vegetables.

We know you know this stuff, but I'm posting it anyway! :-D What are you doing to celebrate (or avoid) the eclipse on Monday?

Keep your eyes safe during the eclipse, courtesy of Legacy Devers Eye Institute at Legacy Health.

Did you hear (or read) this on NPR in June? What do you think about the researcher's theory?

Secrets Of Breast-Feeding From Global Moms In The Know Many American women want to breast-feed — and try to. Only about half keep it up. It's like they've lost the instinct. One researcher thinks she's figured out why and how to get the instinct back.

Any of our families going to this (or other events) on Saturday for The Big Latch On? Let us know - comment below!

Legacy Lactation Services Big Latch On at Dawson Park Legacy Lactation Services is pleased to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by hosting The Big Latch On 2017 at Dawson Park in Portland, OR. Join us and community breastfeeding supporters for the event then take advantage of the park's amenities including green space, picnic site with picnic tables,…

Everyone needs their "village" not just new parents.

Moms Need Social Support, And Not Just In The Baby Years Social support networks can help mothers of teenagers navigate through difficulties and maintain closeness with their children, researchers have found.

A happy birthday to our very own Northwest Mothers Milk Bank here in Portland!! Thank you to each and every person for all you do to help our families and babies.

Northwest Mothers Milk Bank turns 4 today! Thank you to everyone that has supported us over the years. We appreciate you!

I cannot post this in too many places. Maternal death rates are a reflection of how we value women and our country is NOT doing a good job. California, however, is taking action. I hope that the whole country follows suit. https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/6/29/15830970/women-health-care-maternal-mortality-rate

California decided it was tired of women bleeding to death in childbirth The maternal mortality rate in the state is a third of the American average. Here's why.

So interesting! This is a good read.

Secrets Of Breast-Feeding From Global Moms In The Know Many American women want to breast-feed. And try to. But only about half keep it up. It's like they've lost the instinct. One researcher thinks she's figured out why. And how to get the instinct back.