Discover the soothing benefits, potential risks, and herbal options for a sitz bath in this comprehensive article.
The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy Belly Bands
Discover the benefits of pregnancy belly bands and how they can provide support and comfort during pregnancy.
9 Pregnancy Tips for Postpartum Hemorrhage Prevention
Postpartum hemorrhage is rare in physiological birth, but it remains a concern for many planning to birth at home. But, it’s not just about having the right tinctures after birth. In this part of the series, you’ll get a comprehensive list of natural ways to maximally reduce your risks while still pregnant.
My Heart-led Wild Pregnancy (+ How to Navigate Yours)
My freebirth in January 2022 was the pinnacle of a conception and mothering journey that began several years ago.
The Hidden History of Obstetrics (& How It Affects You Today)
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 desire of medicine men to control the birth process (and be the ones to “deliver” your baby).
First Trimester Nutrition & Foods You Should Eat
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 fully forms.
This post breaks down the roles of some “famous” and some less known nutrients, along with a list of the most nutrient-dense foods you may want to add to your diet in the first trimester.
The Risks of Pitocin Your Doctor Is Unlikely to Mention
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 interfere with natural birth? Read on to find out what your doctor might be hesitant to talk about.