Nourishing Hydration: A Cornerstone of Pregnancy Wellness

Hey mama…no matter the season, ensuring proper hydration during pregnancy is a daily essential!  Did you know that even if you’re drinking a lot of water, dehydration might still sneak up on you? It turns out, staying adequately hydrated is key to supporting a healthy pregnancy. Our bodies crave electrolytes, including crucial trace minerals, to absorb…

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Understanding Subchorionic Hemorrhage: Navigating Bleeding

Hey Mama…Pregnancy is a remarkable journey, but it can also bring unexpected worries, like experiencing bleeding. One term that might arise is “subchorionic hemorrhage.” Let’s unravel what this means and how you can navigate it without unnecessary fear. Decoding Subchorionic Hemorrhage Subchorionic hemorrhage refers to bleeding between the uterine wall and the chorionic membrane during…

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Kick Counts

Hey Mama, Let’s Celebrate Your Baby’s Moves. Pregnancy is a whirlwind of emotions, changes, and incredible moments, isn’t it? Amidst the beautiful chaos, there’s something truly magical about feeling those tiny kicks and flutters within you. Those little movements aren’t just kicks; they’re your baby’s unique way of saying, “Hey, I’m here, and I’m growing!”…

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Squatting in Pregnancy and Labor

Hey Mama, let’s talk about squatting. Someone asked me the other day if it was safe to squat in pregnancy and honestly I kind of chuckled. I’d never been asked that before, but she was pretty serious because her doctor told her it wasn’t safe. As silly as that sounds, let’s set the record straight…

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Collagen to Support Stretching Baby Bump

Hey Mama, let’s talk about stretch marks. Have you been told to use cocoa butter or certain creams to help prevent stretch marks in pregnancy? Did you know that stretch marks are really small tears in the supporting layer of the tissue under your skin as it stretches really tight in pregnancy. There’s no strong…

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Mysterious Dark Line on Baby Bump

Hey Mama, let’s talk about that mysterious dark line that goes from your sternum down to your pubic bone. Did you know that you had a dark line down your bump when you were pregnant? I got a message about this a few days ago and I thought I’d see if anyone else had this…

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Hormone Headache

hormone headaches Hey Mama, hormone headaches are the worst, but they are pretty common in pregnancy. There’s a lot of things that can cause them like muscle tension, hormones, poor sleep, lack of hydration, blood sugar, and stress. The most commonly used medication is Tylenol, but it doesn’t come without potential risks like many other…

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After Pain Sucks!

virtual Midwife  Click for video. Hey Mama, I hear all the time, I wished you could be my midwife. So I got creative, thought outside the box and this is what I came up with. I am a virtual midwife! I help pregnant moms, doulas, midwives, and people just like you get the clarity and…

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Fetal 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…

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