Crystal Genier
I am a 26 years old mother of two boys. I am passionate about informed consent in childbirth, pregnancy and parenting. I love gardening and exploring the world. I am a bookworm and an Internet research junkie. I live in Northern Ontario.
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Forestry Technician from SSFC in Lindsay; Timber Operations Technician from Northern College in Kirkland LakeMotto
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The Intervention SnowballBirth intervention is often referred to as a snowball, one intervention leads to another.
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Ethical MeatHow to produce, buy and consume meat ethically, and sustainably
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Group B StrepOverview of this common pregnancy concern.
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Parenting Ecologically Conciouslyhow to minimize your family's impact on the Earth.
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Community Supported AgricultureA basic overview of CSA.
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Breech BirthBreech is one of the most commonly cited reasons for c-section. I contend that the "research" at the base of this is faulty.
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C-Sections: What You Need to KnowAll the information on c-sections you need before giving birth.
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Small Farms VS Governmental Red TapeSmall farms are at the mercy of legislation that makes abattoirs hard to come by and farm fresh illegal. In today's climate of uncertainty, the last thing we need is for government to make neighbour to neighbour foodshed sourcing impossible. -
Alternative Energy SourcesOur society is increasingly become aware of the overload on the power grid; even more so since the August blackout which for some took over 24 hours until power was restored. Here's an overview of 3 alternatives.
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Induction at 42 WeeksIs induction necessary when you are "overdue"? Maybe not.
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Informed Consent: Childbirth and ChoicesHealth care providers have an agenda, bias, or are simply misinformed in many facets of maternity care. There cannot be true informed consent in this environment.