#Pregnancy

Feb 6, 20191 min

Mamas Need Minerals

#Pregnancy makes its demands on your body. One of those demands is #minerals. Every system in the body keeps itself running smoothly...

Nov 24, 20187 min

Fat in Pregnancy - Bring It!

I'm not kidding. Fat is so important in your diet when you are pregnant, that I am going to devote this entire blog to it...and include...

Aug 17, 20182 min

Finding Certainty in your Birth

I think there is a unique quality among women who choose to have a home birth. They have a trust in the birth process, faith in their...

Jul 2, 20183 min

Treat GBS BEFORE You Test For It

GBS is a bacteria that is commonly found in our gut. In the last decade it has been discovered that many of the sick babies in the NICU...

Jan 9, 20183 min

Equanimity in Birth

I've been noticing something lately. People are having a really hard time right now. The state of the world feels like it is hanging in a...

Jan 8, 20171 min

How Breastfeeding Works

Have you ever thought about what happens in the woman's body as she prepares to bring a baby into the world? It is an incredible...

Jan 4, 20171 min

What Is Midwifery Care?

I thought it might be fun to put this sweet video in a blog post. Julia Bower and I discuss what it is like to have a midwife guiding you...

Nov 1, 20163 min

The Waiting is the Hardest Part

“The Waiting is the Hardest Part. Everyday is one more yard. You take it on faith, you take it to the heart. The waiting is the...

Oct 17, 20164 min

Best Nutrition in Pregnancy

Pregnancy is such a wonderful time to take a look at the food you eat. Knowing food feeds your baby helps increase the awareness of each...

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