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Hello, I’m Stephanie (she/he/they). I’m an employment advisor, parks and rec instructor, blogger & aspiring face painter, mother of 3. So, basically, a jack of all trades. MamaHippie.com focuses on my love of pregnancy, birth, and parenting; a labor of love. ❤

For fun, here’s 10 Random Facts About Me

I’ve been vegetarian since 2006..
I’m genderfluid and use all pronouns.
I love plants, herbs and essential oils.
I have 7 tattoos and 8 piercings – though most people can’t tell.
I have my BA in psychology.
I have psoriasis – an immune disorder that causes my body to attack itself and make new skin cells too often.
My spouse and I are polyamorous.
I used to own a natural mineral makeup company.
I have both ADHD and PMDD, which sometimes makes cleaning difficult.
All of my kids cosleep and will continue to do so until they are ready.

I believe that parenthood is challenging no matter the ages, and we could all benefit from having more of a village. Whether you’re looking to use more herbal remedies or are content using western medicine, I’m here to support your own unique journey. Welcome to Mama Hippie, bohemian living for the everyday parent.

Feel free to connect with me on social media as. I’m on facebook, pinterest, twitter, and instagram. You can join my mailing list here.

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My Favorite Posts

I have around 500 posts to date, but I thought it would be fun to show you some of my favorites. In no particular order, here are my top 12 favorite posts.

Umbilical cord care can be confusing; natural health books say one thing, traditional baby books say another, and nurses tell you an even different way. Find out the easiest way to care for your newborn's umbilical cord stump, and why essential oils are a no no on your baby.

Giving birth is an exhausting (but amazing!) feat. Make your postpartum healing process a little easier by putting together an essentials basket.

Facial toner is used to This DIY herbal facial toner is great because it takes hardly any effort to make and it's great for most skin types!

Maternity clothes are expensive, and uou really only wear them for a few months! Find out how one mother stocked her maternity wardrobe with cute clothes... for free!

Soothe bruises naturally and gently with this mix of lavender, helichrysum and frankincense.

Losing a child is difficult, whether it be an ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or fetal abnormality. Nine ideas to honor the baby and life that never was.

Many women prepare themselves for the pain of childbirth, but most are unaware that pain is often experienced after the birth of their child as their uterus contracts back to it's original size. Learn more about the process and pain management techniques.

Don't want to use plastic baby bottles but confused about all the different types of bottles? The different types of bottles are broken down and different brands are suggested. Must read!

All you need to know about postpartum bleeding - AKA lochia. Did you know that after childbirth your uterus sheds the excess blood, much like the process of a period? Learn all you need to know about coping with lochia, and what's normal and what's not. Must read for pregnant moms!

Finding it difficult to eat healthy, organic and local while staying in your budget? This blogger's figured out how to get organic produce delivered to the house for free. Genius! Must do to save money on healthy food!

Wanting to cosleep with your baby or child, but not sure how it will affect your intimacy with your partner? Husband worried having a toddler in bed will ruin your sex life? Cosleeping doesn't have to damper your sex life at all. After all, how many children coslept throughout history and still ended up with siblings? From a cosleeping mama pregnant with #2.

The loss of a child is a devastation experience for parents and loved ones - be it from miscarriage, still birth, SIDs, disease or a tragic accident. Nothing in the world can prepare you for it and the aftermath is difficult. Essential oils are a great tool for dealing with the trauma and grief. They can be used to ease both emotional and mental pain, and any physical pain that a parent or loved one may be experiencing.

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