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 stores, helping milk supply, replenish nutrients to the body, it seemed awesome. But the he idea of eating an organ (I hadn't eaten meat since 2006), let alone an organ that come out from my body wasn't something that appealed to me. Most of … [Read more...]
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 by exiting your body. Most women are prepared for it to be a messy event, but many women aren't aware that they will continue to bleed for days after the birth. This bleeding, known as lochia is the the shedding of blood … [Read more...]
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 advice; please consult with your doctor before beginning any medications or herbal remedies. When women think about the pain of childbirth, most often they are thinking about the contractions leading up … [Read more...]
Labor Massage Oil
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. What better way to relax than with a massage oil? I used this oil during the birth of my l'il bub (read our birth story here) … [Read more...]
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