Before I had my first baby, I remember loading up on trail mix. I loaded up on a lot of food, too much actually, but specifically I remember the trail mix. Why? Because, after baby was born, I basically slept with the trail mix. I… [read more]
What to Bring to the Hospital for a Natural Childbirth
It’s time again to pack that hospital bag! I was the person with my first baby that brought everything ever to the hospital. And truly, I thought I didn’t bring that much. I didn’t bring my own pillow, robe, or excessive extras. I did however,… [read more]
Moisturizing Stretch Mark Cream for Baby Bellies and More
If you’ve ever seen a pregnant woman, or if you are pregnant (which you probably are if you’re reading this) you’ll know that a pregnant body gets a little stretched out. It’s pretty incredible to witness the human body accommodate another human so flawlessly, and… [read more]
The Ultimate List of Resources for Natural Childbirth Preparation
I’m all about childbirth preparation. I can’t stress enough how beneficial it has been for me to go into childbirth and newborn life with a slight idea of what I was doing! It is of great importance to be educated about birth, especially if you… [read more]
The Great Double Standard of the Public Breastfeeding Argument
In recent news, you may have seen yet another article circulating about a woman who was shamed, humiliated, and asked to leave a restaurant for breastfeeding without a cover. This one, however, hit pretty close to home for me as it happened just a few… [read more]
My Review of The Mama Natural Week to Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
It’s finally here! I have been patiently waiting for months to get my hands on a copy of The Mama Natural Week to Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth! Honestly, a little part of me wanted to plan my next baby around the launch date for… [read more]
Does Oatmeal Really Increase Milk Supply?
“Eat oatmeal to increase your breastmilk supply!” “Make some of these oatmeal lactation cookies to boost your milk production!” We’ve all heard of eating oatmeal to increase breastmilk production, and many of us have tried it. I remember one time when my baby was about… [read more]
Risks of Medically Induced Labor
Oxytocin; the love hormone, the pair bonding hormone, the cuddle hormone, the breastfeeding hormone, the labor hormone! It is a versatile and powerful natural substance created by our bodies to perform so many important functions. Although oxytocin is well known to be involved in labor and delivery,… [read more]
