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Birthtalk Responds! An Open Letter to Melissa
Hi Melissa! Firstly, thank you for your response to my post. I am a regular visitor of your website and believe in so much of what you women do there. I was hoping for a response and was pleasantly...
View ArticleBenefits of Babywearing
There are many benefits to wearing your babe from newborn to toddlerhood for both the youngin’ and her parents. The following are some that I have found to be quite true. Way convenient Getting out...
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The Boob Tube
Next to feeding at the breast, the second most favorable way to nourish your babe is to provide her your milk through another means, typically a bottle. And for mamas going back to work before her...
View ArticleTaking off the Diaper: Megan Decides on Elimination Communication
I’m going to do it! I first read about Elimination Communication when Beatrice was about a month or two. I was intrigued but hesitant to go through with it. I didn’t know anyone else practicing it so...
View ArticleJim Gaffigan on Home Birth!
Funnyman Jim Gaffigan stars in the stand-up special titled Mr. Universe where he talks about his wife’s home birth of their four children and other relate-able parenting woos! Super duper funny! If...
View ArticlePostpartum Padsicle
Recently I’ve been thinking about things I’ll do differently for my next birth and what I’ll make sure I’ll have prepared ahead of time. Top on this list was the Padsicle! I’m borrowing this term...
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Preserving Indiana Birth Choices Red Tent Event!
If you live in or near the Hoosier state take note of this awesome event coming up! Here are the details from the Facebook page: Come be a part of history in the Indy Birth Community! The event is to...
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The Circumcision Decision
My husband and I were spared a serious discussion when we found out I was carrying a baby girl. The subject of circumcision had previously been brought up in passing and when we realized we were on...
View ArticleMegan’s Labor Story Part Three: My Home Birth
My not-so-baby is now 15 months and I am just now finishing my birth story! If I were being honest, this isn’t the easiest post for me to write. The night in question was one of the most emotional,...
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Baby-Led Weaning: What I Will and Won’t Do Again
Another nine months has passed (WHAT!?) and I’m here to give another update on our experience with Baby-Led Weaning, or BLW. I really can’t say enough great things about BLW and what it taught my...
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And we’re back!
Well. You know. We’ll see. :) All of us here at Hippies With Babies have added another baby (or two!) to her crew in the year we went silent. A lot has changed but not our hippie ways! Megan Beatrice...
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Celebrity Natural Births Inspired by The Business of Being Born
“I am 95% sure I am going to have a home birth!” These were the first words out of my mouth after watching The Business of Being Born, a documentary that examines the many issues with the...
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