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Taylor Newman

Taylor Hengen Newman is an Austin, Texas-based freelance writer, massage therapist, and mama to three-year-old Kaspar, and a baby-to-be! She enjoys writing about peaceful parenting, food politics and green urban lifestyles. In addition to blogging on Parenting.com, Taylor has written for BabyZone.com, WorkingMother.com, DisneyBaby.com and other parenting web sites; she also maintains a personal, just-for-fun blog at Alt-Mama.com. Taylor’s passions include cooking, yoga, photography and entrepreneurship. She hopes to inspire others, through her work, to live consciously and creatively, and to enjoy the everyday moments of their lives.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 16:30
Week 10: Body Image During (and After) Pregnancy
by Taylor Newman
Project Pregnancy
I had some surprising feelings, questions and concerns about my body's changes during my first pregnancy. This time, it's a totally different experience.Read Full Post
Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 14:26
Treating a Cold During Pregnancy
by Taylor Newman
Project Pregnancy
I’m a power-of-prevention, all-natural type, but I’ve been sucking up sore throats, headaches, congestion, and coughing for six days and counting, and, to be honest, I’m dreaming of the hard stuff. (What I wouldn’t do for some Theraflu right now…)Read Full Post
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 13:35
Is Every Pregnancy Just Different, or Does This Mean I’m Having a Girl?
by Taylor Newman
Project Pregnancy
I'm surprised by how different this pregnancy is, already, from my first. I feel like my normal self on an emotional level, but physically? Not so much.Read Full Post
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 14:48
Child Spacing: What’s The Ideal Sibling Age Gap?
by Taylor Newman
Project Pregnancy
Kaspar's almost three, and in about seven months he'll become a big brother.Read Full Post
Saturday, January 5, 2013 - 13:18
Breastfeeding Failure, Or Medical Community Fail?
by Taylor Newman
Natural Parenting
A lack of research, lack of funding, and lack of concern for issues affecting women and children mean more women are steered toward formula than otherwise would be if doctors better understood breastfeeding, and could better address individual moms’ difficulties from the get-go. The good news? This is beginning to change. Read Full Post
Thursday, December 20, 2012 - 18:42
What Was Your Natural Parenting “Gateway Drug”?
by Taylor Newman
Natural Parenting
Cloth diapering? Breastfeeding? Baby wearing? How did you get hooked on green?Read Full Post
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 17:25
Do Moms-to-Be Have It Better Overseas?
by Taylor Newman
Natural Parenting
Fact: the American maternal death rate is rising. Steeply. Can we learn a thing or two from other nations, and bring these numbers back down? (And can we get some gourmet food up in here, while we're at it?)Read Full Post
Sunday, December 9, 2012 - 19:34
Unique Gifts Natural Parents Will Love
by Taylor Newman
Natural Parenting
I'm super addicted to Pinterest. Although it's definitely not the best thing that's ever happened to my productivity, it's also not the worst. It's kind of helped my formerly-conflicted proctrastor and overachiever sides find some common ground; as a result, my house smells great this weekend, thanks to some homemade cinnamon ornaments, and a DIY natural air freshener (ahhhh).Read Full Post
Saturday, December 1, 2012 - 13:24
Let's Talk About Natural Birth Control
by Taylor Newman
Natural Parenting
I can't believe no one told me about this before now. (Hint: it's NOT the rhythm method!)Read Full Post
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 19:34
Dear Alicia Keys: Thank You for Helping Moms-to-Be Stay Brave!
by Taylor Newman
Natural Parenting
It’s a truth more expecting moms should know about, and expect for themselves. I’m excited Alicia Keys is saying it out loud. Read Full Post

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