childbirth Archives - Mama Hippie

one thing that has been serious lacking is a week by week guide from a natural perspective. There's quite a few books with a week by week update, but all of them from a more medicalized point of view - which is fine if that's what you're looking for. Luckily, Mama Natural has us covered with the release of her new book, The Mama Natural Week by Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth.

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…

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Eating during labor is a great way to keep mom's energy up during the demands of childbirth. List of easy, convenient and energy rich foods to pack in your hospital bag and to eat during labor.

Birth Postpartum Pregnancy & Birth

The Great Big List of Snack Ideas for Labor

Labor is hard physical work. Your body expends a lot of calories preparing your little one to exit the womb and it's important to keep your energy up. Unfortunately, there…

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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…

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Baby Products Birth Natural Pregnancy

My Experience with the Bradley Method

This review has been a long time coming. Earlier this year, my husband and I took a 12 week natural child birthing course called the Bradley Method. It centers on…

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