afterbirth Archives - Mama Hippie

I'm not sure if eating my placenta helped, but I would do it again! One mama's experience with placenta encapsulation.

Personal & Family Placenta Pregnancy & Birth

I’m not sure eating my placenta helped (but I would do it again!)

I dabbled with the idea of consuming my placenta for quite a while. It seemed like a no brainer. Women raved about all the benefits of it - increasing iron…

Stephanie

Birth Postpartum Pregnancy & Birth

All You Need to Know About Postpartum Bleeding (AKA Lochia)

The following post is intended to be informational only and should not be substituted for medical advice. Giving birth is a bloody event... after all baby is entering the world…

Stephanie

Many women prepare themselves for the pain of childbirth, but most are unaware that pain is often experienced after the birth of their child as their uterus contracts back to it's original size. Learn more about the process and pain management techniques.

Birth Postpartum Pregnancy & Birth

Afterpains and How to Manage Them

The following post contains affiliate links, however all opinions remain my own. For more information, read my full disclosure policy. The following article should not take the place of medical…

Stephanie

Birth Essential Oils Natural Pregnancy

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…

Stephanie