On St. Patrick's Day, I was reminded of my old sport of Irish dancing. When I was a wee one, my whole family took dance lessons and competed.
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On St. Patrick's Day, I was reminded of my old sport of Irish dancing. When I was a wee one, my whole family took dance lessons and competed.
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When I was pregnant, I did prenatal yoga. My instructor was a woman who doubled as a doula. According to DONA International, The word, "doula," comes from the Greek word for the most important female slave or servant in an ancient Greek household, the woman who probably helped the lady of the house through her childbearing. 
As moms, we are not only responsible for raising the next generation, but also for bettering the condition of Mother Earth. And making green decisions can be as simple as composting and opting for chemical-free cleaners or rather difficult if we're consumerists who cart our kids around in SUVs. To learn about mothers trying to live more ecological lives, read more.
Do babies belong in bars? A recent article in the New York Times discussed the hot topic.
The Union Hall bar in Brooklyn put a ban on strollers, setting off a firestorm from angry motherly patrons. 
Contrary to what was reported in this Mommy Alert two weeks ago, a recent New York Times article says there is evidence that caffeine poses a risk to pregnant women. It said:
"The new study, being published Monday in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, finds that pregnant women who consume 200 milligrams or more of caffeine a day — the amount in 10 ounces of coffee or 25 ounces of tea — may double their risk of miscarriage."
So if you're expecting, you may want to err on the side of caution and skip the cup of joe.
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