8 Great Uses for Witch Hazel
This post contains affiliate links, however all opinions remain my own. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. Witch Hazel is a small flowering shrub native to North America,…
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Hey Mama in Labor, It’s okay
Hey Mama in labor, I want you to know it's okay. It's okay to make as much noise as you want. Scream, curse, grunt, groan, moan - or be silent.…
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5 Tips for a Natural Birth
A lot of moms fantasize about having a natural birth, but depictions of childbirth in the media give women an unrealistic expectation of what to expect. They go in to…
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The Pros and Cons of Eating Your Placenta
Talk to any natural birth advocate, and the subject of whether or not you will consume your placenta will likely come up. Although gross sounding at first, many women claim…
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6 Tips to Avoid an Episiotomy
One of my biggest fears before giving birth was getting an episiotomy. Scissors near my vagina? No thank you! An episiotomy is when the perineum (the skin between the vagina…