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The Mama Natural Pregnancy & Childbirth Book Review

by Stephanie 1 Comment

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...]

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The Great Big List of Snack Ideas for Labor

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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 is a lot of misinformation out there on the safety of eating during pregnancy. Many doctors and hospitals still have either a no food policy, or clear food and liquid policy - however research has shown virtually no benefit to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birth, Postpartum, Pregnancy & Birth Tagged With: birth, childbirth, doula, eat, energy, food, homebirth, hospital bag, hospital birth, labor, labour, pregnancy, snack

Afterpains and How to Manage Them

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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...]

Filed Under: Birth, Postpartum, Pregnancy & Birth Tagged With: afterbirth, afterpain, birth, childbirth, essential oil, labor, placenta, placenta benefits, pregnancy

My Experience with the Bradley Method

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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 an intervention free labor and birth, with a husband, partner or other loved one acting as a coach, guiding the woman through the childbirth process. The classes are small (usually 8-12 people), which really helped to foster a sense … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby Products, Birth, Natural Pregnancy, Personal & Family, Postpartum, Pregnancy & Birth, Reviews & Giveaways Tagged With: bradley method, childbirth, delivery, labor, natural childbirth, pregnancy

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Hello, I'm Stephanie. I live in the United States with my husband, and 3 kids under 4. We're a cosleeping, babywearing, cloth diapering family. more?

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