A 2022 PubMed review  reports that up to 45% of new mothers experience childbirth-related trauma. I’m one of them. My first birth was an unplanned, deeply traumatic c-section that took years and counseling to heal from. A few years later, I had a redemptive home birth VBAC with two amazing midwives, Teri and Amber. It IS possible to have an empowering c-section.  Birth is empowering when a mother feels respected, informed, and included in every decision, no matter how the ba

View this post on Instagram This guide was collaborated with Dr. Madison Mastro , an amazing Webster certified, craniosacral chiropractor. She is a wealth of knowledge, and extremely passionate about babies and moms! Bodywork for Newborns You will often hear the term “bodywork” when it comes to pregnant women and newborns. Bodywork is simply a broad, umbrella term for any hands-on technique that helps release tension, improve movement, or support the nervous system. It isn’t

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What is the Tdap Vaccine? The Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). It is most commonly...

You can read both of my birth stories, including my entire journey to deciding on and accomplishing a home-birth HERE . Please Note There...

Evelyn Grace was born at home via an HBAC (home birth after cesarean), and it was a WILD ride. I wish I had Liam do a better job of...

TW: Preeclampsia, Induction, Unnecessary C-Section, Post-Partum Preeclampsia I feel like I experience every pregnancy symptom known to...

There are a couple of standard vaccines and medications given to newborns at the hospital. You have the power and right to accept or...

Let's be honest nothing beats whole, organic, fresh foods. However, as a mom it’s inevitable that there will be many days of running...