Birth as a Heroine’s Journey - Musing
Birth viewed as Campbell’s hero's journey
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Giuditta Tornetta
- 2 days ago
- 10 min
Newborns Tell Their Story….If We Listen
We live in a fast-food, fear-based, instant gratification society. As a consequence many mothers are induced before their due date or...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- 2 days ago
- 5 min
The Partner and The Newborn: Bonding
Question "There is so much information on what the mother should and can do to bond with her child right at birth, as a father should I...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Mar 30
- 2 min
HYPNOSIS AND BIRTH
As women, we possess an innate power that is strengthened when we connect with the deepest part of our being. This connection enables us...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Jan 30
- 5 min
How to increase breastmilk production
There are several ways to increase breastmilk production: • Nurse frequently: The more a baby nurses, the more milk the body produces. •...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Jan 28
- 3 min
Induction Seduction
Why do doctors suggest electives inductions? So many of my clients tell me that around 36 weeks they hear their doctors mention,...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Jan 28
- 2 min
The Importance of Mother's breath
Regulating the mother's breath while breastfeeding or holding the infant can have several benefits for both the mother and the baby. Here...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Aug 26, 2022
- 4 min
Babies are Not Punctual - Post Due Date Blues
Waiting for the big moment to arrive deserves its own special chapter. Your pregnancy can go quickly or drag on and on. The last few...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
Baby Moods Decoded
You Baby Moods Decoded New babies can be very mysterious, especially if it is your first one. Being a new parent can be very stressful...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
Spitting up is Common in Healthy Babies!
Spitting up is common in healthy babies! During the first 3 months, about half of all newborns experience spitting up- when the contents...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Oct 21, 2021
- 7 min
Going Home For the Holidays With Your Newborn and/or Kids – A Survival Guide
(This article was written pre-covid) however it is still very useful. Please make sure you you wear a mask at all times and place a mask...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Sep 2, 2021
- 7 min
Circumcision:Let's speak to our boys
The American Academy of Pediatrics no longer recommends circumcision, and aside from religious reasons there are no absolute reasons to...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Jul 16, 2021
- 7 min
First Moments – You and Baby at Birth
There is only one thing to remember during the very first moments of meeting your baby, well maybe five… your five senses. Engage them to...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- May 11, 2021
- 4 min
Selecting a Pediatrician. Where And When Should I Start Looking For A Pediatrician?
It's a good idea to start searching for a pediatrician in the final months of pregnancy and both parents should be present at the...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Jun 8, 2020
- 1 min
Deep latch - breastfeeding
For a great video on how to get a nice deep latch, follow this link: https://youtu.be/-l5BpqllTLg latch should not feel uncomfortable –...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Jun 8, 2020
- 2 min
Sweeping or stripping of the membranes
What you need to know because your care provider won't tell you ... If there was one ritual I'd like to see banned before 40 weeks, it's...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Jan 23, 2020
- 8 min
Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
Good Intentions, Bad Science, Worse Policy Hepatitis B is a viral disease associated with risky lifestyle choices such as intravenous...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Jan 23, 2020
- 4 min
Recovery after a Cesarean Birth
Recovery from a cesarean looks very different for each individual, so don't listen to anyone except your own body. Some people don't feel...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Jan 22, 2020
- 8 min
Baby's First Food
Client’s often ask me when is best to start their baby on solids, and, which ones? Best is to observe your baby’s interest and his...
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Giuditta Tornetta
- Jan 1, 2020
- 4 min
Your baby's skin and yeast
Minor skin conditions can appear the first weeks after birth, but they usually go away on their own. Keep in mind that your baby retains...
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