Christy Swift
Contributing Writer
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Christy Swift is a stay-at-home mom of two girls and a freelance writer. She has volunteered as a doula for young and underprivileged mothers for the past three years, and has done hours of breastfeeding support and advocacy. She is also a member of the Consumers Supporting Midwifery Care, a group that promotes and protects midwifery care in the Ottawa area. A midwifery client herself, Christy has had two successful, natural homebirths and practices attachment parenting and extended breastfeeding.
Latest Articles
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Rain Lilies Make Great Perennial Fillers in the Garden
This clumping perennial bulb has a small, star-shaped flower and works great to fill in empty spots in an outdoor bed or as a container planting.
Aug 17, 2011
- Christy Swift
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Basics of Tuberculosis
Learn the basics about TB disease, including active versus latent TB, symptoms of tuberculosis, diagnosis and treatment of TB, and TB risk factors.
Aug 2, 2011
- Christy Swift
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Rangoon Creeper - Good Creeping Vine for Florida
Quisquali indica is a Florida-friendly creeping vine with white, pink, and red flowers. It is excellent for providing shady cover and has a pleasant aroma.
Aug 2, 2011
- Christy Swift
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Using Color in the Landscape
Learn what colors to use in the garden from University of Florida's Gail Hansen, including tips on choosing colors and dos and don'ts for landscape design.
Nov 22, 2010
- Christy Swift
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8 Ways to Eat Healthy Over the Holidays
Here are a few tips to avoid gaining weight over Thanksgiving and Christmas. During the holidays, average weight gain is seven to 10 pounds.
Nov 16, 2010
- Christy Swift
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How Much Halloween Candy Should Kids Eat?
Experts say that sugar isn't all bad. Still, here are some ideas to limit the amount of candy children eat at Halloween while still keeping it fun.
Oct 4, 2010
- Christy Swift
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What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
Severe morning sickness characterized by persistent nausea, vomiting, weight loss and electrolyte imbalance is known as hyperemesis gravidarum.
Sep 14, 2010
- Christy Swift
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Medications to Treat Morning Sickness
When ginger and crackers don't help, these over-the-counter and prescription medications can eliminate the nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.
Jun 29, 2010
- Christy Swift
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Type 2 Diabetes: The Basics
Learn about the symptoms of, complications of and most common treatments for type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes.
May 11, 2010
- Christy Swift
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Saving Money on Baby Items
Cut costs when having a new baby by knowing what not to buy for a newborn or infant. Some baby items are baby luxuries, not baby necessities.
Feb 23, 2010
- Christy Swift
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