Share this post8 Ways To Get A Better Night Sleep During Pregnancy Many women struggle with sleeplessness in pregnancy. According to Your Pregnancy Week by Week, “nearly 80% of all pregnant women have trouble sleeping at some time during pregnancy”
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Benefits of Movement in Childbirth
Share this postBenefits of Movement in Childbirth Hi readers! My name is Marin Huskey. I’m a childbirth educator, mother and budding herbalist currently living in Tucson, AZ. I come from a large family, all born at home. I birthed my
What is a Postpartum Doula?
Share this postWhat is a Postpartum Doula? Bringing home a newborn harbors many challenges, whether it’s your first baby or your fifth baby. These challenges may be physical. They may be mental. Most of the time, they are a combination
Infant Immunity
Share this postInfant Immunity When an infant is born, they do not have a complete immune system. Some of the mother’s immune cells can cross the placenta into the baby, however the majority of the infant’s immunity comes from its
Becoming “mom”
Share this postBecoming “mom” Pregnancy and birth are hard. The changes your body goes through growing a tiny person is nothing short of miraculous. If you are anything like me, you read every book, article, study and must-have baby item
Ancient Motherhood
Share this postAncient Motherhood In this day and age, becoming a mother isn’t regarded as a rite of passage. At birth the focus of attention is shifted from the mother to the newborn and usually the mother is expected to
How To Do Kegel Exercises and Why They Are Important
Share this postHow To Do Kegel Exercises and Why They Are Important After two-and-a-half years of trying to get pregnant with my first baby, I was all aglow and basking in the wonderfulness of pregnancy. We were visiting my in-laws,
Parents, take care of each other
Share this postParents, we need to take care of EACH OTHER! Parents, we need to take care of each other, check in and pitch in. I can’t tell you how many toilets I have cleaned that weren’t mine, laundry
SHOULD I HIRE A DOULA?
Share this postSHOULD I HIRE A DOULA? If you are not pregnant, you probably won’t need one. If you are pregnant, then YES! Yes, you should. Here’s why: BENEFITS Hiring a doula comes with amazing benefits including a shorter labor
The Effects of Sexual Assault on Childbirth
Share this postThe Effects of Sexual Assault on Childbirth Pregnancy and childbirth are sacred and transformative life events. They are a truly magical part of a woman’s life. These profound moments of life transition can penetrate deeply into