What you Might not Know About me.
What you Might not know about me! Hey friends, I wanted to jump on here and just tell you a little bit about how I became a midwife. In 1983 I gave birth to my first daughter. I was not prepared for birth, I was one that gave my power over to my doctor and…
Read MoreAre Essential Oils Safe in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
Are Essential Oils Safe in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding? Hey Mama, let’s talk about essential oils and their safe use in pregnancy. One of my expertise and passion is essential oils in pregnancy. There’s not much you can take when you’re pregnant and have an alignment, but you can safely use essential oils. They’re cheap, effective,…
Read MoreWhat exactly is EDD?
what exactly is edd? Hey Mama, let’s talk about due dates for a minute. Probably the most asked question when you first see your doc or midwife after the magical 2 blue lines appear on that stick is, when am I due? After spinning my handy dandy pregnancy wheel I throw out an estimated due…
Read MoreNew Year
new year Hey friends, it’s a New Year and we are conditioned to set both personal and business goals, to do better than last year. Recommit to exercise and eating healthy. The pressure I feel is real. In years past I’ve even had a word of the year to focus on. My unsolicited advice is…
Read MoreSleep Support
Hey Mama, do you have little ones that need a little extra support getting to sleep? What about yourself? I usually don’t have too much trouble myself. I think it is a gift that comes with being a midwife, but every once in a while I do need a little support to help my body…
Read MoreHOW ARE YOU HANDLING STRESS
How are you handling stress? Hey mama, how are you handling stress this week? This is my go to blend. It’s actually in an Adaptiv bottle, but it is a blend of Adaptiv, Balance, and Copaiba. When my Adaptiv gets down about halfway I just put in about 10 drops each of Balance and Copaiba…
Read MoreHormone 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…
Read MoreDO THE LITTLE THINGS EVERYDAY!
Hey Mama, I want to share some inspiration with you today. One of my favorite quotes is “In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but through persistence” -Buddha. Something I learned from the book The Slide Edge by Jeff Olsen. If you haven’t read or listened…
Read MoreDiffusing Myths
DIFFUSING MYTHES Hey Mama, have you ever heard it’s not safe to diffuse around young children? Well that is a myth! The truth is, when used appropriately the diffusion of essential oils can be enjoyed by the entire family, even your newborn baby! Using your diffuser in your home is very safe. However, if you…
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…
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