Some people would call me a experienced mom, I mean I have had two children now, both of which I took a very natural route. I ate as well as I could during pregnancy, trying to drink a gallon of water a day, eating 60-80 grams of protein and big handful of kale or spinachContinue reading “Top 10 Must-Haves on your Baby Registry for Natural Families”
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How to Prevent Tearing During Birth: A Midwives Method
Almost every client is worried about tearing during the birth of her baby. Tearing is a real and legitimate fear women have and I am glad that I have the experience to address it! When I read blog posts I want writers to GET TO THE POINT so, I’ll go ahead and bullet out aContinue reading “How to Prevent Tearing During Birth: A Midwives Method”
Footprints
Yours truly, doing newborn footprints for clients, because those sweet feet will never be the same.
The hardest part of birth
There is no doubt that you will work hard during a natural birth. We all know it! Any of us who have done it have heard comments like, “I could never do that” and “You are way stronger than I am”. The thing is that those comments aren’t true and I think it gives theContinue reading “The hardest part of birth”
Is homebirth messy?
That homebirth is messy is a common thought for individuals who haven’t seen birth or a brand new to it. There’s an idea that fluids shoot out of the mother’s body followed quickly by fluids from the newborn’s, and soon enough there is blood dripping from the ceiling! Or wait… Maybe that was my ideaContinue reading “Is homebirth messy? “
Patiently preparing
This one goes out to all you ladies out there patiently preparing your mind body and spirit to meet the baby that you have been working so hard to grow and nourish in your womb! I see you and I bless you on your work!
Pregnant Bodies
Reading Heat and Hands by Elizabeth Davis last night, I was reminded of how hard it was to continually accept my pregnant body as beautiful, as I gained more and more throughout my pregnancy. I went up 50-60 pounds (I no longer wanted my midwife to weigh me at the very end after I hitContinue reading “Pregnant Bodies”
The Bridge of Life: Options for Placentas
Following is a great link to a Midwifery Today article about the Placenta and different uses for it. I found it spot on! http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/bridgeoflife.asp
Another Reason NOT to fear Homebirth
I have attended a few homebirths lately, And i am continuously awed by the peacefulness, respect and trust that is flowing through the space. I just cant stop talking about it… even around those who i know may think its dangerous, etc. I found this table recently and am thinking about making a wallet sizedContinue reading “Another Reason NOT to fear Homebirth”
Breastfeeding! -Alex Grey
Pregnancy- Alex Grey
Alexander Tsiaras: Conception to birth — visualized
Another reason to love Ted Talks! This is beautiful animation of the transformation from conception to birth. Related articles Conception to birth – visualized! Alexander Tsiaras on TED.com (ted.com)
Thinking about a Blessingway…
Blessingway Readings & Chants I’m looking through my files to choose a reading for a mother blessing this weekend, I felt like sharing some of them here for people who might be googling around looking for something to share at a blessingway: From the book Joyful Birth: A Spiritual Path to Motherhood by Susan Piver The path ofContinue reading “Thinking about a Blessingway…”
Where is the Placenta?
Know your body