Modern obstetrics tends to be presented in a romantic light. It serves the narrative that technology and medicalization have somehow advanced pregnancy and birth and that they’re here to “save you and your baby.” This is far from the truth. The real history of obstetrics reveals a deep mistrust of the female body and a…
It’s hard to make a list of the most important first trimester nutrients because eating a healthy wholesome diet matters so much throughout pregnancy. Still, some nutrients are more specific to what’s going on in the first trimester: your baby develops its complete nervous system and some vital organs. Your uterus grows, and your placenta…
Pitocin is a synthetic form of oxytocin, your natural “love and bonding” hormone. Doctors recommend Pitocin in 40% of pregnancies for artificially “starting” labor. The manufacturer of Pitocin advises against using it for the elective induction of labor due to a lack of safety data. What can explain these opposing recommendations? And how does Pitocin…
Chamomile is often described as a gentle herb that even colicky babies might benefit from. This post goes over the evidence behind the possible benefits of chamomile tea for babies and children. Plus, I included some interesting cultural references and tips on how to make chamomile tea for your little one. Let’s dive in…
Chamomile is among the most commonly used herbs in pregnancy. Women take chamomile to relax and soothe gut discomfort. It’s also added to herbal mixtures for breastfeeding support. Loved by herbalists and midwives and warned against by some doctors, is chamomile safe? Read on to understand the bigger picture.
It’s as if wherever you look, people are going on and on about maca’s hormone-balancing and libido-boosting benefits. Is any of it true? In this post, I’ll analyze the complete scientific and traditional knowledge on maca root for women’s health to help you understand the evidence behind its use amid the hype.
Maca is a famous adaptogen and tonic native to the Peruvian highlands. If you’re trying to conceive, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, you’ve probably become a victim of the maca craze! How much do we know about the safety of maca? Get ready for the most detailed maca safety report on the internet. I’ll break down—and…
When I found out I was pregnant, I realized that I would need more than the standard information to prepare for each step of what lay ahead. Since I had spent years in the biohacking world, I figured that biohacking my own birth was the only way to go. But, as life would have it,…
My research, writing, and classification process is transparent and comprehensive. This article breaks it down.