Today I am giving you an unbiased look at placenta encapsulation and consumption! What is a placenta? Why would on earth would a person...

Thirteen years ago I was told by a healthcare professional to, "Take this pill. It may or may not alleviate some symptoms but you will...

Postpartum topics are quickly becoming my newest passion! Why is this? The postpartum period is often associated with lack of sleep,...

Our team puts forth a lot of effort to make this blog both “fun and informative…” but I’ll be the first to admit it: this post isn’t so...

Have you ever had a message that just BURNS inside your soul, and you wish that you could share it with the whole world? Have you ever...

As a doula and childbirth educator, I strive to give my clients the tools and education they need in order to have an empowered birth....

[Disclaimer: Read Part 1 first!] Reminder: no guilt here. Just information and perspective. "Okay," you say... "so even if birth isn't...

"That's cool that you had a natural birth. I could never do that... I'm too much of a baby when it comes to pain" I hear this all. the....

Dealing with infertility can be difficult to say the least. At times, you may feel that the Universe is mocking you, as it seems that...

Are you wondering what type of music your labor playlist should include? Most women want to incorporate music into their births, but are...

If you are a first time mom, breastfeeding is like learning a foreign language. You might be wondering how to manage this part of your...

In a perfect world, women would only get cesareans when they medically need one. But in a country where 1 in 3 women will deliver their...

See this picture? She's got on a cap and gown, so she's obviously graduating. But now what? Now what?! Do you mean to say that just...

This week as I was speaking to other doulas online, one mentioned that she no longer uses the term “due date” but has replaced it with...

There are so many opinions on infant sleep! Some will tell you that the safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own crib- void of...

It’s tempting to sit back, prop up your feet, and take a nine month vacation from exercise during pregnancy. You’re tired and your body...

You have heard it before: women suffer through 'morning sicknes,' but sadly enough...very few actually ONLY struggle in the morning. It...

Part one talked about teaching children how to get up on their own after a fall, but as they get older this can be used to help with any...

Women give birth every day without pain medication. Everywhere you go you can hear and read stories about the women in rice fields,...