Re: Advise please for new baby information-

May 14, 2008

I have to respond to the not recommended book What to Expect When Your Expecting by Arlene Eisenberg....the purpose of the book is to provide information, panicking isn't nessesary...I can't imagine why someone would...as always any concerns check with a doctor.......needlessly panic? ridiculious! Roberg <trinnea@...> wrote: Hi Dona,Being a no-vax mom of two, and recently having had a child (threeweeks ago), my opinion is don't bring up the vaccine issue at theshower. That day is for the mom-to-be/new mommy and

baby, and itshould be fun. Don't interject controversy into this special day, letit be light and fun. The mother is going to be euphoric, and willprobably not hear half of what you say, anyway! It would be better toapproach the vaccine issue on another day, or get her email addressand ask if you can forward her some helpful websites to look at later.That being said, there is a plethora of reading material out therethat is awesome for expecting/new moms, if you're looking for giftideas. Here is a list of recommends and *not* recommends, based oninput of three midwives, myself and several other "crunchy" moms thatI associate with. These are recommendations based on natural childbirth and raising your child in the "crunchy" way, includingAttachment Parenting. Keep in mind, these are not all my personalrecommendations, but a compilation I've made based on input I'vereceived. I've heard good things about The Baby

Whisperer, I shouldadd that to my list, too.If I had to choose out of this entire list one or two things to give,my three very favorites are "How to Raise a Healthy Child In Spite ofYour Doctor" by S. Mendelshohn, MD, "Gentle Birth Choices" byBarbara Harper, and "Mothering Magazine" -- a year subscription tothis would make a NICE gift!First the *NOT* Recommendeds:What to Expect When You're Expecting by Arlene Elsenberg (my husbandeven refers to this book as "What to needlessly panic about at everyturn.)The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki LovineBaby Wise by EzzoOkay, now the Recommendeds, I'll break them down by category, *** = IHIGHLY recommend:Pregnancy and Birth*** "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin, CPM*** "Birthing From Within" by Pam England, CNM*** "Gentle Birth Choices" by Barbara Harper RN, CD, CCE(www.waterbirth.org) - not just for

water birthers!"Special Delivery" by Rahima Baldwin"Heart and Hands" by "Active Birth" by Janet Balaskas"The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" by Henci GoerChildren at Birth:"Mom, Dad and I are Having a Baby" by Ann Malecki (out of print,may find at 2nd hand stores, ebay auctions or library)"Welcome With Love" by Jeni OverendBreastfeeding:"The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" by LaLeche League"The Breastfeeding Book" by Sears, M.D."Bestfeeding" by Suzanne ArmsPostpartum:"After the Baby is Born" by Robin LimParenting:*** "How to Raise a Healthy Child In Spite of Your Doctor" by S. Mendelshohn, MD (EXCELLENT!!! Written by an Pediatrician thatdebunks vaccines, too!)*** "Vaccine Safety Manual for Concerned Families and HealthPractitioners: Guide to Immunization Risks and Protection" by Neil Z."Smart Medicine for Healthier

Children" by Zang (I have not read,recommended by my midwife)"25 Things Every Mother Should Know" by Martha Sears"Natural Family Living" by Peggy O'Mara"The Baby Book" by Sears, MD"An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants" by Bove, ND"The Vital Touch" by Sharon Heller, Ph.D.Magazines:"Mothering Magazine" - a natural magazine with special issues onVaccinations and Circumcision (www.mothering.com) Can subscribe to theprinted version, online version, or both (I get both, LOVE THISMAG!!!)Useful Websites if you want to include them with your card or something:Circumcision info: www.nocirc.orgVaccine info: www.nvic.orgMost Popular Baby Names: www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/I should note that I do NOT agree with Dr. Sears on his vaccinestance. He pushes a "selective" schedule that I find horrifying. Iam strictly a NO VAXer, and you can't convince me that even

onevaccine is safe for anyone, much less a newborn. However, if youignore the vaccine portions, his book have some really helpfulinformation for a new parent that is panicking in the middle of thenight. LOLI'm not sure if this was what you're looking for, but I hope this list helps!Sincerely,On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 1:12 PM, chironlightone<chironlightone > wrote:> Hi,>> I am attending a baby shower on Saturday, and>> wondered what are the best sources of the most>> current information for new paretns?>> I have heard the Baby Whisperier is a>> good book, and I have learned much on this>> site. I would like to type up some>> great web sites, so she can reserch for herself,>> and stay enightened.>> And and all help,

accepted.>> Thank you!>> Peace-Love-Oneness> Dona

May 14, 2008

I have to respond to the not recommended book What to Expect When Your Expecting by Arlene Eisenberg....the purpose of the book is to provide information, panicking isn't nessesary...I can't imagine why someone would...as always any concerns check with a doctor.......needlessly panic? ridiculious! Roberg <trinnea@...> wrote: Hi Dona,Being a no-vax mom of two, and recently having had a child (threeweeks ago), my opinion is don't bring up the vaccine issue at theshower. That day is for the mom-to-be/new mommy and

baby, and itshould be fun. Don't interject controversy into this special day, letit be light and fun. The mother is going to be euphoric, and willprobably not hear half of what you say, anyway! It would be better toapproach the vaccine issue on another day, or get her email addressand ask if you can forward her some helpful websites to look at later.That being said, there is a plethora of reading material out therethat is awesome for expecting/new moms, if you're looking for giftideas. Here is a list of recommends and *not* recommends, based oninput of three midwives, myself and several other "crunchy" moms thatI associate with. These are recommendations based on natural childbirth and raising your child in the "crunchy" way, includingAttachment Parenting. Keep in mind, these are not all my personalrecommendations, but a compilation I've made based on input I'vereceived. I've heard good things about The Baby

Whisperer, I shouldadd that to my list, too.If I had to choose out of this entire list one or two things to give,my three very favorites are "How to Raise a Healthy Child In Spite ofYour Doctor" by S. Mendelshohn, MD, "Gentle Birth Choices" byBarbara Harper, and "Mothering Magazine" -- a year subscription tothis would make a NICE gift!First the *NOT* Recommendeds:What to Expect When You're Expecting by Arlene Elsenberg (my husbandeven refers to this book as "What to needlessly panic about at everyturn.)The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki LovineBaby Wise by EzzoOkay, now the Recommendeds, I'll break them down by category, *** = IHIGHLY recommend:Pregnancy and Birth*** "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin, CPM*** "Birthing From Within" by Pam England, CNM*** "Gentle Birth Choices" by Barbara Harper RN, CD, CCE(www.waterbirth.org) - not just for

water birthers!"Special Delivery" by Rahima Baldwin"Heart and Hands" by "Active Birth" by Janet Balaskas"The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" by Henci GoerChildren at Birth:"Mom, Dad and I are Having a Baby" by Ann Malecki (out of print,may find at 2nd hand stores, ebay auctions or library)"Welcome With Love" by Jeni OverendBreastfeeding:"The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" by LaLeche League"The Breastfeeding Book" by Sears, M.D."Bestfeeding" by Suzanne ArmsPostpartum:"After the Baby is Born" by Robin LimParenting:*** "How to Raise a Healthy Child In Spite of Your Doctor" by S. Mendelshohn, MD (EXCELLENT!!! Written by an Pediatrician thatdebunks vaccines, too!)*** "Vaccine Safety Manual for Concerned Families and HealthPractitioners: Guide to Immunization Risks and Protection" by Neil Z."Smart Medicine for Healthier

Children" by Zang (I have not read,recommended by my midwife)"25 Things Every Mother Should Know" by Martha Sears"Natural Family Living" by Peggy O'Mara"The Baby Book" by Sears, MD"An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants" by Bove, ND"The Vital Touch" by Sharon Heller, Ph.D.Magazines:"Mothering Magazine" - a natural magazine with special issues onVaccinations and Circumcision (www.mothering.com) Can subscribe to theprinted version, online version, or both (I get both, LOVE THISMAG!!!)Useful Websites if you want to include them with your card or something:Circumcision info: www.nocirc.orgVaccine info: www.nvic.orgMost Popular Baby Names: www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/I should note that I do NOT agree with Dr. Sears on his vaccinestance. He pushes a "selective" schedule that I find horrifying. Iam strictly a NO VAXer, and you can't convince me that even

onevaccine is safe for anyone, much less a newborn. However, if youignore the vaccine portions, his book have some really helpfulinformation for a new parent that is panicking in the middle of thenight. LOLI'm not sure if this was what you're looking for, but I hope this list helps!Sincerely,On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 1:12 PM, chironlightone<chironlightone > wrote:> Hi,>> I am attending a baby shower on Saturday, and>> wondered what are the best sources of the most>> current information for new paretns?>> I have heard the Baby Whisperier is a>> good book, and I have learned much on this>> site. I would like to type up some>> great web sites, so she can reserch for herself,>> and stay enightened.>> And and all help,

accepted.>> Thank you!>> Peace-Love-Oneness> Dona

May 14, 2008

I haven't read it, as I was told I shouldn't... I just make my husband

look up anything in it that we need to know (it's been sitting on my

shelf for three years, I have had him look up something once... but we

are all entitled to our own opinions. Guess my hubby is the

rediculous one... Thanks!

On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 3:19 PM, mrsphilly6 <mrsphilly6@...> wrote:

>

> I have to respond to the not recommended book What to Expect When Your

> Expecting by Arlene Eisenberg....the purpose of the book is to provide

> information, panicking isn't nessesary...I can't imagine why someone

> would...as always any concerns check with a doctor.......needlessly panic?

> ridiculious!

May 14, 2008

I haven't read it, as I was told I shouldn't... I just make my husband

look up anything in it that we need to know (it's been sitting on my

shelf for three years, I have had him look up something once... but we

are all entitled to our own opinions. Guess my hubby is the

rediculous one... Thanks!

On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 3:19 PM, mrsphilly6 <mrsphilly6@...> wrote:

>

> I have to respond to the not recommended book What to Expect When Your

> Expecting by Arlene Eisenberg....the purpose of the book is to provide

> information, panicking isn't nessesary...I can't imagine why someone

> would...as always any concerns check with a doctor.......needlessly panic?

> ridiculious!

May 14, 2008

Oops! My toddler hit send before I was done formulating my thoughts...

What I was trying to say was:

I have not read it, as I was told I shouldn't. My husband screens all

reading material before he lets me read it when I'm pregnant, because

he wants to make sure I'm not inundated with negative thoughts. The

reason is that we practice HypnoBirthing as our birthing style, and in

order to make it the most effective, you should steer away from

negative thoughts and ideas, including troubles that could arrise (but

haven't) during pregnancy. So, he's the rediculous one, I suppose,

for telling me not to read it. However, the list of reading material

that I just shared was compliled by three midwives and 45 AP

(Attachment Parenting) moms... all of whom agree they would not

recommend that book for any expecting mom to read, cover-to-cover. So

you see, it's not *my* opinion (I can't formulate an opinion to

something I haven't read), but it is advice that was handed to me by

sources that I find very credible.

We are all entitled to our own opinions though.

Thanks!

>

> On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 3:19 PM, mrsphilly6 <mrsphilly6@...> wrote:

> >

> > I have to respond to the not recommended book What to Expect When Your

> > Expecting by Arlene Eisenberg....the purpose of the book is to provide

> > information, panicking isn't nessesary...I can't imagine why someone

> > would...as always any concerns check with a doctor.......needlessly panic?

> > ridiculious!

>

May 14, 2008