I Hate Breastfeeding

I Hate Breastfeeding

I Hate Breastfeeding. Ok. Not really….all the time, but definitely some of the time. I was a one woman lactose factory for the better part of nearly nine years. I can say without shame that there were times, even whole days and maybe even weeks during which I...
5 Tips to Managing the Ring of Fire

5 Tips to Managing the Ring of Fire

The Ring of Fire! What It Is and How To Avoid It When you reach the point in labor that you are pushing you will discover it is like a dance.  The baby will often move two steps forward and one step back.  However, there comes a time when this gentle dance...

Choosing Your Care Provider

How do you find the right care provider for you? Your care provider could turn out to be the single most important factor in your childbirth experience.  More than your age, weight, occupation, the baby’s gestation, size, or position. That is why it is...

I Love My Midwives!

Your care provider is one of the most important factors in the outcome of your childbirth experience.  It is important to find someone in whom you can place your trust and with whom you feel safe. People spend countless hours mulling over their car purchase,...
Cloth Diapering- Part 3: What Do I Need?

Cloth Diapering- Part 3: What Do I Need?

If you have stuck with me so far, you must be wondering what is needed to get started. It may be a bit overwhelming initially, but once you have your gear, you’ll be set.  My goal here is to make it not feel so overwhelming, so my information will not be...