Category: Natural Childbirth

Adulting, Breastfeeding, Musing, Natural Childbirth, Parenting, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Self Care1 Comment

Birth and rebirth

Dr. Sunita Iyer ND, LM

This week my son turned 4 years old.  It seems like he has been here for a minute and at the same time that I have known him my entire life.  Of course this has me thinking about my pregnancy, what I was doing when I went into labor, my labor, my labor, my labor (that’s one ‘labor’ for each day), his birth, our first night all snuggled into bed together, and those postpartum weeks.  I have to say-  it was glorious. It wasn’t glorious because I ‘did everything right’.  It was glorious because I was just able to be. … Continue reading Birth and rebirth

Breastfeeding, Immune Health, Natural Childbirth, Pediatrics, PostpartumLeave a comment
Dr. Sunita Iyer ND, LM

Check out this blog post regarding Cesarean sections and childhood obesity….http://www.scienceandsensibility.org/?p=4875&cpage=1#comment-12116 This is not about demonizing mothers who have ended up with or elected a Cesarean section.  I see this as an opportunity to be aware of challenges on the horizon for a newborn and growing child, and what we can do to mitigate some of the potentially lasting effects. Continue reading

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Strong Pelvic Floors and How to Get One

Dr. Sunita Iyer ND, LM

Hello! Today is my day to share the wisdom of other writers! I am passing along this link to an incredibly eye-opening interview regarding the true nature of a strong pelvic floor. Enjoy! http://journeytocrunchville.wordpress.com/2010/08/17/why-you-should-stop-doing-kegels/#entry   Continue reading Strong Pelvic Floors and How to Get One

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Upcoming Lectures

Dr. Sunita Iyer ND, LM

Hello!  I have finally selected some dates and times….. * Sunday May 2nd 1-3pm: Preconception Workshop at Maya Whole Health Studio in Fremont.  I will be co-presenting with Geraldine Lee LM, CPM.  Here is the link to the flyer: http://www.fremontmidwifery.com/www.fremontmidwifery.com/Workshops.html * Saturday May 22nd 10am-12pm: Food Introduction Basics and Allergy Prevention at the Puget Sound Birth Center in Kirkland.  I will be discussing how to approach food introduction consciously and hopefully without fear! * Saturday June 5th 10am-12pm: Vaccination Workshop at the Puget Sound Birth Center in Kirkland.  I will be discussing the current vaccine schedule and how to make … Continue reading Upcoming Lectures