Posts by lioralourie

And, anyone who wants to see my BIRTH OPTIONS document, PM me at Mothering.com!  thanks! 

Just to update this thread, Spring 2013, I know of two midwives who will come to Beijing for a home birth.  OurMidwife.com.au and Midwifeinternational   the first one has attended one here already, and Midwifeinternational...

I know this isn't the focus of your question, but I'm sure you know that according to Jewish law, and recognized for eons and worldwide, Jewish status is conferred according to the mother's status. So, since you are Jewish (I mean,...

Emily, you are on the right track hon!! Things are gonna be fine, no, GREAT. I'm sure you know that in addition to the regular birth preparations you might have to research like hell and advocate for the BEST CARE for your baby if...

hi! I wrote a lengthy post before but it disappeared! We have a 3y10m old daughter with DS who we started nutritional therapy TNI at age 4 months. Would have started earlier if I had known about her diagnosis beforehand! The best...

The other thing that comes to mind is poor sleep causing low growth hormone?  (how's her height?)   Another thing to check out is iron status.  Don't supplement iron without a documented case of iron deficiency...

Probiotics, Vitamin D, and DHA is what I'd recommend for general health.   A yummy treat can be made: mashed avocado, banana plus coconut oil.  Nice fats and a nice treat even for picky toddlers.   Others...

Hi!   We had no prenatal diagnosis, and were surprised when our LO was born with DS.  It was a rough two weeks, then I got into TREATMENT mode.  I had already healed my older child from PDD NOS, a mild form of...

I am on the hunt for a good friend who wants to selectively/delay vaccines and would like a friendly, trustworthy doctor who will not pressure her and will answer her questions, dialogue with her, and respect her final decision. ...

we have started making a morning smoothie kind of like this but adding 1/4 or so of whole flax seeds (soaked overnight, DON'T SPROUT entirely, they're too bitter!  But just a little makes them gooey and activates the good...