Wellness During Pregnancy By Lily Carter Nourishing your body, and taking care of yourself, is perhaps the greatest gift you can give your unborn baby. Wellness is so important because it allows you to support yourself as you are
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Letting Labor Begin on its Own
Letting Labor Begin on its Own Induction, post-dates and cervical ripening are just a few examples of the medical jargon that are common to the birthing world. This vocabulary can lead to misguided confidence in medical interventions rather than trusting
Breast milk- Liquid Gold
Breast Milk – Liquid Gold The term “liquid gold” refers to breast milk for its ability to nourish babies. But did you know its golden qualities may also heal baby’s skin ailments? That breast milk makes nourishing soap? Or that
Six is the New Four
Six is the New Four! by Alexa Weeks There has been a re-evaluation of the timing and progression of labor sort of going on behind the scenes for awhile now. While many have clung to the Friedman curve to measure
Routine IV fluids during labor, necessary or nuisance?
Today, the vast majority of US hospitals routinely place IVs in laboring women. But why? Are there any benefits to receiving IV fluids during labor? Or perhaps maybe even some undesirable side effects? I have decided to seek evidence based
The Difficult Baby
The Difficult Baby I firmly believe that a baby who seems unsettled most of the time is trying to communicate that there is something wrong. There are SO many components to being healthy, our well being depends greatly on
Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy
Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy Being pregnant takes its toll on you. Fatigue, nausea, exhaustion, and that’s just to name a few. It’s no wonder, though, with all that’s happening to your body. Once we discover we’re pregnant we start
Lactating? Skip the cookies and teas.
Lactating? Skip the cookies and teas. “I use oatmeal and tea to bump up my supply!” Lactation is a confusing subject for most new mothers. Societal barriers are preventing us from seeing it frequently and most women have no idea
How to “Trust the Process” in Childbirth
How to “Trust the Process” in Childbirth Trusting is a big word. We oftentimes say we trust others, but do not even trust our own selves. The nurturance of our babies and bonding that would be necessary in
Breastfeeding in America- Student Article.
Breastfeeding in America- Jessica Young A society is only as good as it treats its weakest citizens, and in my opinion the weakest and most precious citizens are getting a poor deal. Breastfeeding is the normal and natural way for