• Last updated 11/9/10 by Mothering

Welcome to MDC's I'm Pregnant forum! This forum is for discussion and respectful requests for information, personal experiences and evidence-based research to help mothers learn about natural pregnancy, minimizing intervention and navigating the prenatal experience.   Quote: From Peggy O'Mara, owner and publisher of Mothering/MDC: Natural family living views pregnancy and birth as normal bodily processes, not disease states. Therefore, interventions are avoided during pregnancy in favor of human interaction. A person interested in... read more

• Last updated 11/10/10 by Mothering

Welcome to a More Beautiful MDC I know that change can be unsettling, but I've learned that it is a fact of life and essential in business. What you see here is our new community software platform designed by Huddler. As you may know, in 2008 we undertook the redesign of the website and completed it in mid-2009. At that time we began to want a design for MDC that was more visually compatible with the new site design, and more beautiful in general. Huddler first approached us in 2009 and we were excited about their clean design and about the ability... read more

• Last updated 1/18/11 by georgia

Welcome to the Personal Growth Forum! The Personal Growth forum is one of support, respectful requests for information and insight and the sharing of ideas and experiences regarding members' personal emotional well-being and other personal concerns. Discussion in Personal Growth often encompasses non-parenting aspects of our personal lives as we strive to grow, gain greater self-awareness and find balance as individuals. This forum was set up to provide members with information and support as we navigate our own personal paths. To uphold the purpose this forum... read more

• Last updated 11/9/10 by Mothering

Welcome to The Family Bed and Nighttime Parenting forum. Mothering is an active advocate of co-sleeping and the family bed. This forum is intended to serve this advocacy and support and encourage parents in co-sleeping, even through the difficulties that arise. When a parent posts here to discuss struggles with co-sleeping and asks for advice members should post with suggestions to ease problems and encouragement to support co-sleeping, not to advise against it. Posts of that nature are not appropriate. If parents come to a decision that their child sleeps better... read more

• Last updated 12/2/10 by Mosaic

Pregnancy and Birth Loss   The Pregnancy and Birth Loss forum is a community of parents who have experienced the loss of a child. This is a safe place to find support, share our stories and seek information about loss, pregnancy after loss and trying to conceive after loss. Pregnancy and birth loss brings a devastation that aches to be understood. Acknowledging the grieving process, and knowing you are not alone, can help women heal. This is a support-only/debate-free zone. Thank you! read more

• Last updated 12/8/10 by Mosaic

Pregnancy After Birth Loss (PABL) Forum Guidelines:   The Pregnancy After Birth Loss forum is intended to be a safe place to find support, share our stories and seek information about pregnancy after loss. This is a support-only/debate-free zone. read more

• Last updated 11/9/10 by Mothering

Health and Healing: The opinions offered at Mothering.com and MotheringDotCommunity are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking care because of something you have read here. At Mothering, we focus on topics from a natural point of view. We recognize parents as experts and seek to provide truly... read more

• Last updated 11/11/10 by georgia

Welcome to The Commune! This private forum is restricted to and intended for the use of MDC Premium Members (Supporters and Advertisers) only. By viewing and participating in The Commune, you agree to support the forum's intent and protect its privacy. We ask that posts in this forum not be shared or discussed with others outside of the forum. We reserve the right to take appropriate action and remove the access of any member who demonstrates a disregard for the forum's guidelines. The Commune is intended to be a fun and private gathering place for all MDC... read more

• Last updated 11/9/10 by Mothering

Resources Home Expense and Utility Assistance Weatherization Assistance – Helps families make their homes more energy efficient to reduce energy bills. LIHEAP – Low income energy assistance program WARM program – Helps low income families with utility bills, contact your local utility for more information. Tax Credit and Exemption Programs – This is a link for MD, may be available elsewhere Homeownership Preservation Foundation (888-995-HOPE) – Provides counseling and a plan of action for families experiencing threatened foreclosure, can also refer you to... read more

• Last updated 1/10/11 by georgia

  Advertiser Subscription: Business Signature and Avatar Advertising (one year $80) Advertise and link to your business website(s) and blog in your 3 line signature One year digital subscription to Mothering Magazine (Subscription information is posted in The Commune) Specialized Advertiser badge below your username Ability to set custom user title Use of business avatar A dedicated promotional thread in our WAHMarket forum to share your products, services and specials. Freely edit, update and “bump” your thread to increase visibility. Share... read more