News & Activism

Mothering Responds to CPSC Sling Warning: Babywearing Is Safe

SANTA FE, NM (March 18, 2010) — On March 12, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a Federal Agency, issued a warning in regard to the use of baby slings. The CPSC asserts that there is a risk of slings suffocating infants who are younger than four months old, and that caution should be used when carrying babies of this age group in slings.

National Institutes of Health Conference Calls Vaginal Birth After Cesarean a "Reasonable Option"

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) convened a three-day Consensus Development Conference entitled “Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: New Insights,” March 8-10, 2010. The purpose of the conference was to examine the rates, patterns, and utilization of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and trial of labor (TOL) and the benefits and risks of TOL versus elective repeat cesarean delivery (ERCD).

Two Mothering Magazine Articles Finalists for the 2010 Maggie Awards

Mothering Magazine has been nominated in two categories for the Western Publishing Association's (WPA) 2010 Maggie Awards.

Babywearing International's Guidelines for Sling Safety

In light of the recent advisory by Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding baby sling safety, Babywearing International would like to remind caregivers that wearing an infant in a well-constructed carrier and using proper babywearing techniques are of utmost importance. When done properly, babywearing is a very safe and beneficial parenting tool.

Deadly Delivery: Amnesty International Demands Action to Improve US Maternal Health Care

In a press release dated March 12th 2010, Amnesty International is calling for actions to improve maternal health care for American women. A recent report, Deadly Delivery, from Amnesty International USA showed that the US ranks 41st in the world for a risk of dying from pregnancy-related complications.

Babywearing in the News: Safety and Style

Sling type baby carriers have been growing in popularity in the US for years, and while their use has often been associated with the growing subset of parents practicing attachment style parenting, the media is beginning to recognize the diverse array of families who make the choice to sling their children.

Help the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood Continue to Make Powerful Businesses Accountable

Home Alone: Giving Birth Unassisted

More and more women are making the choice to give birth at home and without the assistance of a medical professional.

Rising Austism Numbers Point to the Growing Problem of Environmental Toxicity

Solving the Autism Puzzle: Rising Numbers Point to the Growing Problem of Environmental Toxicity, says E - The Environmental Magazine

Take Part in the Great Backyard Bird Count February 12-15