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On Childbirth: Separating Fear from Pain

On Childbirth: Separating Fear from Pain

After talking to hundreds of clients about birth, reading books like Ina May Gaskin’s Guide to Childbirth and of course, going through my own homebirth, I’ve come to a realization. We are afraid of pain. No shit, right? Who wants to deal with pain? We...
My Home Birth Adventure

My Home Birth Adventure

If you know me, you’ll know that I did everything humanly possible to set my body up for a home birth from working with a prenatal support team to utilizing my knowledge in fitness and nutrition to prepare for the best outcome.  My approach to this birth was...
Maternity Clothing Must Haves

Maternity Clothing Must Haves

The Maternity Clothing Predicament Maternity clothing is tough to justify buying because you’re only pregnant for so long.  So how do we choose what we need and what we can do without, without breaking the bank? We want clothing that fits our body and feels...
Building Your Prenatal Support Team

Building Your Prenatal Support Team

As I write this, I’m 27 weeks pregnant and feeling very lucky to be feeling as great as I do at this point in my pregnancy. I’ve got a fair amount of energy, and aches and pains are minimal, with nothing chronically bothering me. My wonder is… how much does luck...
What Pregnancy Has Taught Me So Far

What Pregnancy Has Taught Me So Far

As I write this, I’m 18 weeks pregnant and can’t believe I’m almost halfway there.  over the last 4 months, my body has changed a bit, my mood changes constantly, but what has changed the most is my ability to recognize what I need, when I need it,...