Nutrition Advice & Supplements Some of the biggest things that people get risked out of midwifery care for that can be avoided with good supplementation are: Anemia (not even true anemia but anything under 10.1 starts to make midwives concerned for postpartum hemorrhaging) Pre-eclampsia or hypertension (they are not the…
What if I tear?
I have recently been asked a few AWESOME questions in preparation for birthing at home. These questions are normally always asked, unassisted or not! I will be posting a series of Q & A’s. Here is the first one: What if I rip/tear? First of all I think it is…
Home Birth Supplies
Home Birth Supply List Most supplies can be purchased via Walmart, Amazon, and inhishands.com General Items Clean towels and washcloths Mattress protector(s) Extra set of sheets Shower curtain or plastic sheet for waterproofing bed (Many families will layer their bed with fresh sheets underneath so once the top layer…
Family Bonding
Family Bonding Sessions: $25 and up As coronavirus restrictions are not allowing partners to attend prenatal appointments and ultrasounds, mothers are experiencing everything alone. Partners are missing out on special memories and it can dramatically effect the family bond as a whole. Family Bonding sessions can make up for the…
Partner’s role for Home Birth
Partner’s Role for Birth & After Pray/Hope for a safe birth for mother & baby. Be guardian of the environment by controlling temperature, lights, noise, & who comes into the room. (be a birth bouncer) Respect the nesting instinct before and after the birth. Avoid major changes- help her get…
Fit That Flange!
Did you know there is more to pumping than hooking up and waiting for milk? The fit of your breast shield/flange/horn could be affecting how much milk your pump is able to express! -An improper flange fit could lead to more than just a reduced milk supply. -Not effectively emptying…
Posterior Pain in the A**
When a baby is labeled “Posterior” it simply means the baby’s back is against your back, and it can be a huge pain in the a**..literally! If you are struggling with persistent lower back pain there is a good chance your baby is posterior. Posterior babies aren’t bad. In fact…
Visualization For Labor
-VISUALIZATION FOR LABOR- Meditate and visualize each description. Awaken all of your senses and feel every inch of your body. See yourself lying on a warm, sandy beach with the waves softly moving up and back just beyond where you are lying. I hear the waves and note their…
Gift Baskets
Aside from birth, another passion of mine is gifting. Gift basket are LIFE! Who doesn’t love a carefully crafted gift basket? I put a lot of thought into mine. Each piece has meaning and serves a purpose. It Takes a Village Basket I made this basket for when my…