2007 is going out in grand form. December saw a new record for hits on the PlacentaBenefits.info website, crossing over the 100,000 mark by several thousand!
I must say that 2007 was a great year. The court case with Anne Swanson and Sunrise Hospital was a major highlight - it brought rallies, media attention, spawned numerous […]

I hope you all have a fabulous holiday with your families!
Blessings to you and yours…

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“Iron is also critical to the proper functioning of the immune system and the production of energy. Insufficient iron stores in the body can lead to anemia and other illnesses. Women who are menstruating, pregnant, or lactating are at an increased risk for iron deficiency.”
Please read the full article. This ties in beautifully with the […]

I was passed on this site called Women to Women. It’s all about women’s health and treating our issues naturally. It is a great resource. http://www.womentowomen.com
“Because of our focus on underlying causes rather than simply upon the treatment of symptoms, we’ve developed special expertise in hormonal imbalance, premature aging, degenerative and autoimmune diseases, nutrition and […]

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is looking for candidates for a variety of research studies into Postpartum Depression. Check out their recruitment page for more information.
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I just got this little gem in my inbox.
“Give to your enemy forgiveness.
To your opponent tolerance.
To your friend your heart.
To all men charity, for the hands that help are holier than lips that pray.
To every child a good example.
and to yourself - respect.”
This Christmas, “Mend a quarrel.  Seek out a forgotten friend.  Dismiss suspicion and […]

April Kermani, the Certified Nurse Midwife who recently lost her privileges at St. Rose De Lima hospital in Henderson, has given up her nursing license and is now attending home births. This is fabulous news for Las Vegas area women, since April brings an immense amount of knowledge to her practice, as well as a […]

The situation with vaccinations in New Jersey continues. Apparently the state now wants to mandate flu vaccinations for every child entering school - including pre-school. I take issue with the government forcing parents to inject their children with toxins including aluminum and mercury, or even the FluMist version that can increase upper respiratory issues in […]

It turns out that honey soothes a child’s cough better than over-the-counter cough medicines. This article was from MedPage, and backs up a recent article that appeared in the NY Times. I no longer have the original link, so I will reprint the article here in its entirety.
Rethinking Remedies for Colds and Coughs
A panel of […]

The article for MSNBC Health came out today. I am always happy to see placenta ingestion being discussed in the national media, but I will be even more pleased when the subject is treated with a bit more reverence. Titles such as “Placenta Pizza?”, and “Mom’s bizarre ritual is hard to swallow” just do not […]