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...]
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...]
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...]
Uplifting Postpartum Room Spray
Giving birth is an intense yet beautiful event. Not only is it the birth of a child, but it's also the birth of a mother; the birth of parents. And now you're tasked with bonding and nurturing this tiny human and heal yourself. Of course, the birth and postpartum experience are amazing times, and you love your little one, but it's hard. You're short on sleep, breastfeeding may or may not be … [Read more...]
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