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6 Sleep Tips for Postpartum Insomnia

by Stephanie 1 Comment

6 Sleep Tips for Postpartum Insomnia

Giving birth is hard work. You are literally pushing another human into the world. I was in active, hard labor for 9 hours with my son, and 5 hours with my daughter. In the the end it's worth it, since you get to meet your own tiny human. Even though I was exhausted I found myself unable to rest. My body was tired, but my mind was racing. I had great difficulty falling asleep. No naps, no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Postpartum Tagged With: can't sleep, essential oils, oils for sleep, postpartum, postpartum insomnia, sleep, sleep tips

50+ Baby Names Inspired by the Sea

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50+ Baby Names Inspired by the Sea

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? Photo by Jamie Street The following article contains affiliate links, meaning I will receive a small commission if you purchase something at no additional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pregnancy & Birth Tagged With: baby names, name, names, ocean, sea, water

The LITHA Method for Umbilical Cord Care (and why I don’t recommend essential oils)

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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...]

Filed Under: Birth, Natural Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy & Birth Tagged With: baby, cord stump, essential oils, frankincense, LITHA, newborn, umbilical, umbilical cord

The Mama Natural Pregnancy & Childbirth Book Review

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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...]

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Audrey’s Birth Story

by Stephanie 6 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Birth, Personal & Family, Pregnancy & Birth Tagged With: audrey, birth story, natural birth, second birth

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Hello, I'm Stephanie. I live in the United States with my husband, and 3 kids under 4. We're a cosleeping, babywearing, cloth diapering family. more?

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