February 11, 2013 – 5:43 am
Have you ever wondered why women hire doulas and whether this type of support person is someone you need on your birth team? Doulas are birth professionals who can fill specific roles in both the hospital and home birthing environments. While a doctor, nurse, and midwife is focused mainly on the health of your baby … read more of this
February 7, 2013 – 6:35 am
For mothers planning to have a non-medicated birth and their labor partners, the more prepared you are, the more likely you’ll get the birth outcome you hope for. The four books below have just what you need. Birthing From Within, by Pam England and Rob Horowitz If you are planning to give birth naturally for … read more of this
February 5, 2013 – 4:00 am
In a word, YES, especially if you’re planning a natural childbirth. The reality of natural labor and birthing is overwhelming when you aren’t prepared for it. Stubborn avoidance of medications can get you through early labor, but in active labor, the contractions just don’t stop. The unceasing swell of cramp after cramp with little downtime … read more of this
December 16, 2012 – 6:30 am
When we are hoping and trying for a new baby, the morning we read a positive result on an early pregnancy test is one of the most joyous times in our lives. We hope that it is the beginning page to many long chapters to come. Sometimes, after a few days, the hope we feel … read more of this
December 12, 2012 – 1:24 am
By @fertilityflower Kimberly from FertilityFlower here. Fertility charting can be sort of confusing when you’re starting out. You see that it’s massively popular with women these days by the shear volume of information about it but you might also be overwhelmed by it all. I mean, who really examined their cervical fluid before this? I … read more of this
December 3, 2012 – 12:40 pm
By Julie Stockman Hormones. We are so grateful to our hormones for their role in conceiving and sustaining a new life inside us. When they are in balance, they fit together like pieces of an amazing puzzle, all dependent upon the other to form the cohesive whole of optimal health. When they are a little … read more of this
November 26, 2012 – 12:33 pm
By Julie Stockman What is eclampsia? Eclampsia is not a new disease; it has long been known among midwives to be a threat to the life of an expectant mother and her baby. Also known as toxemia, it occurs in late pregnancy and it can progress very rapidly. Characterized by high blood pressure, swelling, and … read more of this
October 19, 2012 – 12:09 pm
If you’re not familiar with the concept of intuitively eating, pregnancy is a perfect time to start learning this skill. Don’t worry; intuitive eating isn’t some new diet fad with complicated rules and regulations to remember. In a nutshell, intuitive eating is simply learning how to listen closely to what your body needs and responding … read more of this
October 17, 2012 – 9:18 am
By Julie Stockman This is a companion article to this, on the benefits of nursing. There are loads of real, daily benefits of breastfeeding your baby. You don’t need a degree in nutritional science to see them and they won’t be the first ones your male pediatrician talks about. Your experience will show you how … read more of this
October 9, 2012 – 9:07 am
By Julie Stockman Forget the whole “breast is best” campaign for a minute. Let’s talk about the real benefits of nursing. Yes, human breast milk is the perfect food for a human baby from a nutritional standpoint. And yes, babies love it! But there are some clear benefits to mom that many doctors and other … read more of this
