Posts under ‘2008’

The young mother gazes contentedly at her newborn son as he takes his first meal at her breast. The long day of traveling has taken its toll on her. As she looks up, her eyes meet those of her loving husband. He has been such a source of strength for her during the last months. [...]

By Glenni Lorick
Two-and-a-half year old Chesney Forsyth, daughter of Kari and Jeremiah Forsyth of Athens was born on April 1, 2005 at 26 weeks of gestation. Kari had an incompetent cervix. She had lost a previous pregnancy at 17 weeks, so at 16 weeks her doctor put a stitch in her cervix and placed her [...]

By Mrs. Denie Riggs
Thankfully our culture is becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of music for babies. Toy manufacturers are producing musical toys of all kinds, and baby music CDs and videos are becoming very popular.
All of this “musical hoopla” can leave parents curious as to what will best benefit their baby. They [...]

By Lori Boatfield
Mama said there’d be nights like this. I can’t seem to learn my lesson about boasting and being smug. Despite having colic (I can say it now that it’s over), my son began sleeping through the night at the age of 6 weeks. He went to sleep at around ten [...]

By Kristen Brinkley
The Alabama Birth Coalition invites you to the FREE sneak preview of The Business of Being Born. It will be shown in Huntsville on January 31, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the UAH Chan Auditorium. After a disappointing birth experience with her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruits filmmaker Abby Epstein to [...]

By Judy Cleve
In May of 2000, a new mother was born. Yes, a new mother was born as I gave birth to my first child, a sweet 7 pound 12 ounce baby boy! I felt so vulnerable and yet so empowered at the same time; birth is an amazing transition into motherhood.
I prepared for [...]

By Beth Trees
When I became a mother for the very first time, I experienced many emotions: excitement, joy, fear, doubt, apprehension, anxiety and a host of other feelings. I had never really been around children and didn’t know how to relate to them; furthermore, I lacked the confidence I needed as a new parent. [...]

By M. Dawn Jackman
Since moving to the Tennessee Valley, I have enjoyed staying home with my two small children. I realize that situations change, however, and that not all parents can or choose to stay home. If I return to the workforce, I will need quality childcare. Many families in the Valley live [...]

I picked up a copy of “Valley Babies” while shopping at The Purple Peanut. What a nice surprise! I live in Phoenix, where there are several parenting and pregnancy magazines, and none have such a positive, natural birth and parenting message as your magazine. As a La Leche League Leader here in Phoenix, [...]