Birth
Labor and Birth
This is the event you have waited for. There’s no changing your mind now. Your body and this baby have come into perfect alignment with each other, and this is the day. Labor is hard work. Some might interpret that as painful, and some may describe it as intense. Either way, there is a lot…
Read MoreInduction Could Increase Your Chances of Having a Cesarean Birth
Hey Mama…your doc probably has already mentioned induction to you for one of many reasons. But…did you know that induction could increase your chances of having a cesarean birth? One of the most popular reasons doc may mention this is because you are “about” to go over you EDD (estimated due date) estimated being the…
Read MoreBirth Ball
Hey Mama, let’s talk about a birth ball, yoga ball, or exercise ball, or whatever else you call it. Have you heard of using it as a birth ball? As a midwife I highly encourage all my moms to get one of these, they have so many benefits, such as relieving lower back pain, it…
Read MoreBirth Recovery
Birth recovery Hey Mama, let’s talk about birth recovery for just a minute. Was it harder to recover from a cesarean birth or vaginal birth? I’ve helped women welcome their babies in all the ways. Some wished it was a cesarean birth and some wished they had a vaginal birth. Both are heros in my…
Read MoreFetal Positions
Hey mama, let’s talk about your baby’s position in the womb. When you go to your OB/prenatal appointment, if you’re lucky, your doc will tell you what position your baby is in. He may rattle off some acronyms, but you have no idea what that means. Let me see if I can help you understand…
Read MoreIs MetaPWR a Diet?
Hey Mama…is this a question you have??? Is MetaPWR a diet? I want to address one question that keeps coming up… “is MetaPWR a diet? I cringe at this question because I would never advocate for dieting during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, but I do recommend the dōTERRA MetaPWR system. This system was created to…
Read MoreMidwife Scholarship Passion Project
At convention last year, my heartstrings were tugged on as I listened to Edna Adan tell us about the women in Sanaag and the challenges they face. Because empowering women through birth is deeply embedded in my bones, I wanted so much to help, but where to start??? What can I do?? This is WAY…
Read MoreVirtual Midwife
I hear all the time, “I wish you could be my midwife”. So I got creative, thought outside the box and this is what came of it. I Am a Virtual midwife I help pregnant moms, doulas midwives, and people just like you get the clarity, confidence, and tools you need to trust birth and…
Read MoreAre Essential Oils Safe in Pregnancy?
You may have come across many books that debate which, if any, essential oils are safe during pregnancy. You will often see a warning on the label or an advisory to contact your physician before using essential oils.You may read that “studies” showing certain oils can cause spontaneous abortions, miscarriages, or uterine contractions. The problem…
Read MoreStarted out with plan A but now you’re on plan N for NICU
Hey mama… this post is for all you moms that started out with plan A but now you’re on plan N for NICU! Whether you had a preemie or your baby is sick or you have genetic or chromosome things going on with your baby, it doesn’t matter, the feelings are still the same. Three…
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