Giving birth is a labor of love. It takes time, effort and support. It's also messy. Blood, sweat, tears, amniotic fluid, urine, feces. It's just the nature of the beast! You will poop, and it's okay. Search pinterest and you'll find tons of articles on how to avoid pooping during labor. This puzzles me. There aren't any articles on how to avoid crying during labor, or how to avoid leaking … [Read more...]
My Miscarriage Story
potential trigger warning for pregnancy loss I am 1 in 4. Before 2014, I had no idea what this statistic meant. It is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies in the United States ends in miscarriage. In 2014, I had an early pregnancy lost. My husband and I didn't mean to get pregnant. We had gotten married in July and were on our honeymoon. I hadn't been on any form of hormonal birth control … [Read more...]
4 Exercises to Start Now for an Easier Delivery
Childbirth was not designed to be difficult. Watch any live birthing animal undisturbed and it is clear how much instinct kicks in and relaxed the animal is. This is in stark contrast to the portrayal of the human animal in labor... tense, in pain and often screaming obscenities! So, what's the difference? Modern humans have made a lot of technological advances (chairs, amirite?) that go … [Read more...]
Labor Massage Oil Using Essential Oils
Labor is intense - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Contractions can be a lot of work - but it's your body's way of readying both you and your baby for the moment of birth. Relaxing and releasing tension during labor can help to ease the pain of contractions.This recipe for labor massage oil is the perfect way to do just that. The following article contains affiliate links, meaning I … [Read more...]
6 Ideas For Your Placenta
The placenta is an organ that attaches a growing baby to their mother's uterine wall. It provides nutrients, temperature regulation, eliminates waste from the baby, protects against infection and produces all the hormones baby needs. It starts developing upon implantation of a fertilized egg and continues growing with and nourishing your baby for 9 months. It always seemed strange to me that … [Read more...]
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