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Having an all natural postpartum survival kit ready to go before birth is helpful because the first week postpartum can be really tough. Parents are transitioning to taking care of …

Lactation energy bites are a quick and delicious way to get calories and galactagogues in the body of a breastfeeding mom. Galactagogues are substances that increase milk supply and there …

Have you ever paused to think about how culture impacts the process of giving birth? Do you ever wonder what giving birth in other countries is like? Have you ever …

Natural Birth 101: What It Is, Why You’d Want One, and How to Make It Happen When a woman hears the term natural birth, many words, images, thoughts, and emotions come to …

For many new parents, routine newborn procedures are something they’ve not given much thought to… yet. In this article I hope to describe the benefits of an undisturbed first hour …

In my childbirth classes, on the night we talk about how to push during labor and delivery, these fantastic pushing questions come up almost every single time. Since everybody is …

When parents begin to understand the stages of labor and how birth typically unfolds, it gives them a better idea of what labor may be like for them. Once moms …

Much to the surprise of the medical community, a recent study showed that Pitocin and postpartum depression and anxiety are linked. The mothers aren’t surprised. Pitocin®, a synthetic form of oxytocin, …

This amazing protein punch pregnancy smoothie must be added to the daily culinary repertoire. I know you’ll love it! Protein Punch Pregnancy Smoothie Protein and pregnant ladies go together like …

Many women in my childbirth classes and those that hire me for doula support often ask for tips on how to labor at home as long as possible. In fact, one …

Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween during your pregnancy? Do the pregnant zombie mom costumes freak you out? Look no further than my favorite 19 FUN …

Cesarean births are very common, especially in the United States. In my community the cesarean rates are around 30% for all women, and about 20% for first time moms. Where …