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...]
You will Poop (and it’s okay)
Giving birth is a labor of love. It takes time, effort and support. It's also messy. Blood, sweat, tears, amniotic fluid, urine, feces. It's just the nature of the beast! You will poop, and it's okay. Search pinterest and you'll find tons of articles on how to avoid pooping during labor. This puzzles me. There aren't any articles on how to avoid crying during labor, or how to avoid leaking … [Read more...]
4 Exercises to Start Now for an Easier Delivery
Childbirth was not designed to be difficult. Watch any live birthing animal undisturbed and it is clear how much instinct kicks in and relaxed the animal is. This is in stark contrast to the portrayal of the human animal in labor... tense, in pain and often screaming obscenities! So, what's the difference? Modern humans have made a lot of technological advances (chairs, amirite?) that go … [Read more...]
6 Ideas For Your Placenta
The placenta is an organ that attaches a growing baby to their mother's uterine wall. It provides nutrients, temperature regulation, eliminates waste from the baby, protects against infection and produces all the hormones baby needs. It starts developing upon implantation of a fertilized egg and continues growing with and nourishing your baby for 9 months. It always seemed strange to me that … [Read more...]
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...]
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