Conscious Woman of the Month

As a liberal Democrat in a Republican-dominated state legislature, Senator Rupert faced many challenges. While in office, she focused her energies on services for women and children, access to health care and education, the environment, prison reform, civil rights for minorities, the lesbian/gay/bisexual/ transgendered community, hate crimes, and crisis intervention for youth.
Recent Blog Posts
I am a one of the “Strong Moms” (Trademark, Abbott Laboratories)
June 8, 2009 By Raquel Lazar-Paley 3 Comments
Although I had a home birth and have never taken my new son to a doctor’s office, I somehow managed to be targeted for the “Strong Moms” (TM) campaign. The initial mailings were generic take-care-of-yourself promotions, with cute images of babies and healthy-looking women. I honestly could not figure out what they wanted from me. [...]
A Father and Son Dialogue / Intactivism / Circumcision in Israel
January 7, 2009 By Raquel Lazar-Paley 9 Comments
A bit of humor, courtesy of my husband, Jacob: Father: “Son, what do you think about being circumcised?” Son: Father: “OK, we won’t do it to you.” Son: Thank you for your wonderful and supportive congratulatory messages! I have received so many fabulous congratulatory notes and emails on the announcement of Gabriel’s birth. I had [...]
Recorded Programs

The Safety and Logic of Normal Birth
Sarah J. Buckley, MD explores how the delicate and complex hormonal processes of labor provide safety, ease and pleasure, as well as long-term benefits, for mother and baby. One of six lectures in our Gentle Birth: The Science and the Wisdom … [Read More...]

Childhood Vaccination: Questions All Parents Should Ask Part I: Myths vs. Realities
What are the present legal requirements for mandatory vaccinations? How effective are vaccinations? Are vaccinated children healthier than non-vaccinated children? Are vaccines safe? Do the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks? How is … [Read More...]

Childhood Vaccination: Questions All Parents Should Ask Part III: Risk and Conflict
This presentation explores the multitude of chronic diseases and conditions that are associated with vaccinations. The focus is on how conflicts of interest have played a significant role in the introduction and proliferation of unnecessary and … [Read More...]
Resources
The Environment
This list is currently being compiled. Check back soon or join our mailing list for notice of updates. VIDEO: The Girl Who Silenced The World for 5 … [Read More...]
Online Resources
(In development) Click here to read an article (adobe pdf) published in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, entitled Routine … [Read More...]
Pain in Labor / Painless, Drug-Free Childbirth
Dick-Read, Grantly, Childbirth Without Fear Mongan, Marie, Hypnobirthing: A Celebration of Life Buckey, Sarah, M.D., Pain in Labour: Your Hormones … [Read More...]
Conscious Woman Online
Join Internet Marketing Expert Laureen Hudson in an ongoing series for those looking to bring traffic to their sites, get their name out, enhance … [Read More...]
Classic Childbirth Literature
The classics, including the trio that formed the basis of the natural childbirth movement: Spiritual Midwifery, Immaculate Deception, and the Cultural … [Read More...]
Drugs: Black Box Warnings and Product Inserts
This is a work in progress. If you are interested in helping with this project, an offshoot of our Conscious Activism program with Jim Turner, … [Read More...]
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