Business of Being Born, Jacksonville Show

Hooray for Breastfeeding!!!

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,230309,00.html?sPage=fnc.health/pregnancy

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,205954,00.html?sPage=fnc.health/pregnancy

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,206926,00.html?sPage=fnc.health/pregnancy

Banish the Babyfood

LET THEM BIRTH AT HOME!

The only state that punishes lay-midwifery as a felony.....shame on them! Boo!

What would you do about the flu shot after reading this?

Is it just propaganda or does it have some merit? I want to hear from you!

Should we really deceive our kids?

This is an intersting article about Jessica Seinfeld's book, Deceptively Delicious and Missy Lapine's book Sneaky Chef. What do you think?

Bummers...

Looks like the Gators are going to lose or have lost already. I turned the game off because, I hate watching us lose. lol I'm a little too passionate.

We also got a yucky review in iTunes. And that's okay. Because you can't please everyone. I would like to touch on the comments made however.

First and foremost, I would like to state to everyone that we are experts. We're experts of the natural family living of OUR family. Besides, we never said we were experts, we're just trying to do our best! The podcast is about sharing the things that we have learned so that everyone from the crunchiest to the most mainstream can get something out of it.

I truly am sorry if you can't see past the fact that I covered my first child with a blanket when I was 19 years old and nursing and in mixed company. I was just learning how to do it and I really didn't want my father in law seeing my breast.

Also, yes, I do shop at Walmart. I am not a total separatist crunchanaut. I can't do it. Not be a stay at home mom and not get a few things from Walmart. And if that drives you away from the podcast then I'm sorry.

I hate Walmart...but I won't buy Rice Milk for $4 a half gallon when I can get it for $2.75 Unless I want to put my kids in public school and daycare...and that would be silly.

so anyways. yuck.

I'm going now to make some yummy stir fry with noodles and egg rolls! Sounds like a good ending to a roller coaster day.

Thanks for listening!

Episode #014: Show Notes

Alright, so I was really tired when I recorded this and had my algebra midterm on the brain. Sorry if it was a bit scatterbrain-ish-like. :)

Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Balch The awesomest book for anyone who is interested in natural nutritional healing for a myriad of illnesses and discomforts.

Candida Albicans is yeast. It is the cause of many vaginal yeast infections, thrush, and systemic yeast infections.

It reproduces by "eating" sugar.

Eliminate sugar=Eliminate candida (yeast)

Thank you to all the mamas who called the voicemail line this week! I appreciate each and every one of you.

We will be having a WAHM Christmas special soon, thanks for the idea Rachelle! So if you are or know any WAHMs that make great items to give as gifts have them contact me so we can get the info out!

Jax Natural Foods: http://www.jaxnaturalfoods.com/ an awesome coop in the Jacksonville Florida area!

http://www.chicobags.com/

Pam Shields CranioSacralTherapy: http://www.healingshields.org/

Mom of the week this week is me, because I thought no one had contacted me about MOTW. When in reality I did have one mama...but she's my friend and forgave me. Please email the show at barefootmoms@gmail.com if you are interested in being our Mom of the Week.

Crappy Mom of the Week, brought to us by James, is Krystle Weber http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2007/1011072pot1.html
Congratulations Krystle! :(

Thanks to Rachelle for our Healthy Recipe this week! It sounds delicious!

If you have a healthy recipe and you'd like to share please call the vmail line at 904-875-4001

And as always if you have any comments, questions, or ideas: leave a comment here, email us at barefootmoms@gmail.com or call the vmail line 904-875-4001. Please feel free to leave feedback on iTunes as well. I want to say THANK YOU (that's a big Thank you) to Butterfly Mom for your sweet review!

Thanks for Listening!

Ron Paul and Natural Health

While we aren't endorsing anyone politically, this is an interesting article.

Episode # 014 - Curse You, Candida!

Five Easy Ways to go Organic

Boy dies after medical test.

This is why it's important to be informed mamas! It's OUR responsibility to be informed!
It breaks my heart.

Be Careful with Bumbo Seats

We had one that we loved when Mal was smaller. Just a warning to parents that these ARE NOT meant for tabletops/counters. (yes Mal is on a table, but note he is not unattended.....nor did he like it for more than...oh 30 seconds when he was that little)

I need a Waldorf Doll for Nineveh and a few playsilks.

Any of you listeners that might make dolls or know of any place that might have some on sale or anyone want to sell one, PLEASE let me know. We're trying to be conservative this Christmas and I was really looking at the Sweetheart Toddler Doll and would like to stay around that price. I've found a 13 inch doll for 42. Anyone got anything else?

I need 4 playsilks too! For stocking stuffers. If anyone carries these and would like free advertising let me know if we can barter.

TIA!

A few things you should know about the FLU shot.

USDA Food Inspector Says His Job is A JOKE

From Hathor the Cow Goddess

Breastfeeding on Sesame Street

Thanks Kendra!

Urine Testing Confirms Autism is Mercury Poisoning

http://www.mercury-freedrugs.org/docs/07930_PR_UrineTestingConfirmsAutismIsMercuryPoisoningb.pdf

(You'll have to copy and paste the address in your browser, as we don't want the pdf document showing up in iTunes. - thanks!)

Yeah, this is why we don't eat much dairy.

Woodstock Farms is in CHINA!

A thread over at the consumerist.
Be careful..a lot of your organic coop stuff might not even be local produce....or even American. Research it.

We went out to a farm today and picked pecans, got okra straight from the garden and some eggs..right out from the chickens rears. Sweet haul for only $10.

Nalgene

Dr. Mercola says:

Plastics that are safer to use for storing food and beverages, none of which are known to leach harmful substances, include:

* Polypropylene, designated "#5 PP"
* High-density polyethylene, designated "#2HDPE"
* Low-density polyethylene, designated "#4 LDPE"


You can find Nalgene bottles at http://reusablebags.com

60% of lipsticks contain lead!

5 Healthy Food Trends

Maybe there is hope for the medical community

An article written by a med student, pretty good.

Parents Upset Over Obesity Notices Sent Home From School

Well, now maybe they'll deal with the truth. Except, the mom says....she's big boned...WHAT! I've never seen a fat skeleton. They're afraid of kids getting a hold of the letter to find out if others are overweight. Come on now, don't you think they can see with their two EYES? Sheesh. Watch the video.....

Overcoming Sugar Addiction

A great article.

Episode # 013 Show Notes

We're back and changing!!

Here are the show notes for this episode.

We outline our new outline and give a personal update.
Since we're brand new at podcasting we appreciate your patience as we deal with our growing pains.

We've added new segments to the show:

BFM Update, Mom of the Week, The Main Theme, Crappy Mom of the Week, Listener Feedback, and the BFM Healthy Recipe.

We also have VMAIL! Yes. So call us and leave a message and we'll play you on the show! 904-875-4001


Books quoted on the show:

Dying for a Hamburger by Murray Waldman, M.D., & Marjorie Lamb

Eating in Eden by Hermine Freed

and

The Vegan Sourcebook by Joanne Stepaniak, M.S.ED.

Our healthy recipe of the week:

Mahvelous Millet Loaf

1 cup millet
2 1/2 cups of water or veggie broth
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped or shredded carrots
1 cup finely diced celery
Salt to taste or use Bragg's aminos
1 pressed garlic clove
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 TBSP EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
1 cup chopped nuts...walnuts, pistachios, cashews or sunflower seeds

1. Oil a large loaf pan.
2. Rinse the millet well and place it in a large saucepan along with the water, onions, carrots, celery, salt, garlic, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
3. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and let stand 10 minutes. Stir in the oil and nuts or seeds and mix well. Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, packing it down firmly. Place on a cooling rack and allow the loaf to rest in the pan at room temp for 15 minutes. Carefully turn the loaf out of the pan onto a cutting board or serving platter. Cut into slices and serve!

Serves 8.

Thanks for listening.

Episode # 013 - Where The Heck Did We Go?

In this episode, Nadine and James talk about changes to the podcast, give personal updates and give you an opportunity to be on the show!

Thinking about the flu shot?

Hoorah WaterBirth

Water births 'a valuable alternative' to normal delivery
Source:

European Journal of Obstetrics and Reproductive Biology 2007; 134: 37-43

Comparing maternal and fetal outcomes with water births versus conventional delivery.

MedWire News: Women who choose a water birth tend to have quicker, less painful labors and do not put themselves or their babies at increased risk for infection or other complications.

The findings come from a prospective observational study involving 368 pregnant women. All had a low risk for obstetric and maternal complications and were deemed eligible for a water birth.

In the event, 89 delivered their babies in the pool, 133 used the pool temporarily but had a conventional birth, and 146 delivered spontaneously without immersion.

The study authors, led by Rosanna Zanetti-Daellenbach (Women's University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland), compared the three groups with respect to obstetric outcomes.

They found no differences in rates of maternal or neonatal infection or laboratory parameters. Fetal outcomes were also comparable among the groups, with no differences in Apgar scores, blood pH, and admission to intensive care.

Some maternal outcomes differed, however, with the water-birth group having significantly less use of analgesia, shorter first and second stages of labor, and lower rates of episiotomy.

"Water birth is a valuable alternative to traditional delivery," say the authors. "A careful selection of a low-risk collective is essential to minimize potential risks."

Posted: 21 September 2007

(c) 2007 Current Medicine Group Ltd, a part of Springer Science+Business Media

Softening the message!?

Click the title for the entire story.

Cesareans: Money Making Machines

Consumer Reports Nov. 07 issue. 10 medical gotchas.

"I am Quoting"

P.13 10 overused test and treatments

# 6 Cesarean Sections. They cost almost $7,000.00, about 55% more than a natural delivery, and consisted a record high of 30.2 % of births in 2005. Most are performed because labor is progressing too slowly. But several less-invasive approaches might be enough to speed up labor.

This Is Scary & Sad

One example shown is a vote on the HPV vaccine in Texas.



(Please note: we don't want to get into politics, but this is just non-partisanly absurd.)

11 Items You Don't Have To Buy Organic