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I’ve heard the journey through pregnancy described in so many different ways, so it is really fun to be experiencing it for myself. Most sources talk about months and trimesters, which we of course know is based in sort of arbitrary notions of time. That said, there does seem to be a common rhythm and […]
In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk to Sara about how she’s using essential oils in pregnancy. Just press PLAY below to listen. Download this podcast transcript
In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk to Paala about her journey from C-Section, to home birth, to free birth. Just press PLAY below to listen. Download this podcast transcript You can read Paala’s birth story here.
My first experience with Young Living essential oils began with Peace and Calming and Stress Away, a couple of blends that helped me deal with lack of sleep and excess stress. I was newly pregnant with #7, we had just moved across the country (with plans to move back again) and I was having trouble […]
In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about why “unassisted” birth doesn’t mean you need to be alone. Just press PLAY below to listen. Download this podcast transcript
In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about why doctors freak out so much about jaundice and what you need to know to keep your baby safe anyway. Just press PLAY below to listen. Download this podcast transcript
In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about my experiences with my postpartum body. Just press PLAY below to listen. Download this podcast transcript
People planning a freebirth tend to fall into one of two camps. The first camp includes those who are planning a freebirth and don’t feel like they need to do much in the way of preparation. They know their body will do it, and they are confident that they would know if they needed help […]
***Hundreds of women every day come here to read this story. You are not alone, dear one. And if you need more support, we do offer virtual midwifery sessions that include miscarriage support, preconception support and holding space for pregnancy loss. The weeks and months after miscarriage ARE a postpartum (literally meaning “after pregnancy”) time […]
