Some of the most beautiful things in the world are given to us from nature... flowers, forests, the night sky, and of course, the ocean and water. Why not name your baby after some of the most beautiful natural occurences in the world? Ara - brings rain Ariel - The little mermaid - lion of god Aqua - the color of water Belisama - Celtic goddess of lakes and rivers Brooke - a … [Read more...]
The LITHA Method for Umbilical Cord Care (and why I don’t recommend essential oils)
This post should not be taken in place of medical advise; please consult a doctor if any signs of infection occur. Umbilical cord care has come a long way. Parents have been instructed to wash it many times a day, keep it covered with a bandaid, or even to wash with alcohol. None of these methods seem very natural, however, and some of them are harsh on newborn baby skin. What's a momma to … [Read more...]
The Mama Natural Pregnancy & Childbirth Book Review
I received an advance copy of this book at no cost to facilitate my review; however all opinions remain my own. The following article contains affiliate links, meaning I will receive a small commission if you purchase something at no additional cost to you. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. I'm a huge natural childbirth geek. I've read a ton of books, took the Bradley method, … [Read more...]
Audrey’s Birth Story
My husband and I welcomed our second child, Audrey into the world March 17, 2017. She was 6 pounds and 11 inches. Second children are typically born early, and since my first child, was right on time (read Ethan's birth story here), I expected to go into labor with my second early. I was prepared for her arrival since around 38 weeks gestation, so I was a little irritated when her due date … [Read more...]
Creating a Natural Postpartum Essentials Basket
The following article contains affiliate links, meaning I will receive a small commission if you purchase something at no additional cost to you. All opinions remain my own. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. Towards the end of both of my pregnancies, I found myself beginning to nest; cleaning, organizing, getting things ready. All in anticipation of having the perfect house … [Read more...]
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