My third child was due 10/23/18. We hadn't found out the sex of the baby and were getting anxious to meet our new family member. (You can read Audrey's birth story here, and Ethan's birth story here!) I had been diagnosed with gestational diabetes late in my pregnancy. Although I tested my blood sugar after eating, I was controlling it well with diet alone. So I was surpised that at my 40 … [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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