Category Archives: Projects

Expressing Thanks

Posted on December 3, 2012 by heidi

Over the last year my work has been blessed by countless friends, old and new. I’ve been introduced to amazing families, wonderful birth professionals, and loving mentors. I shared before that I was working more to incorporate my own branding … Continue reading →

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Bloggers for Birth Kits

Posted on May 9, 2012 by heidi

Bloggers for Birth Kits is a charity program creating birth kits for women in rural Papua New Guinea, where the rate of maternal death is 1 in 7. Puts things into perspective, doesn’t it? You can donate online here (charges … Continue reading →

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Blessingway Ideas

Posted on October 29, 2011 by heidi

I’m reading a fun book called Blessingways: A Guide to Mother-Centered Baby Showers–Celebrating Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood. It explains some of the traditions developing for blessingways as they become more popular and I’ve attended a few baby showers that incorporated … Continue reading →

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Children at Birth

Posted on October 6, 2011 by heidi

I just received that from a sweet little girl, we were together at the home waterbirth of her baby sister. Can you see in the picture the girl, her mom in the pool, and me taking photos? Oh, this made … Continue reading →

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Herbal Baths & Teas

Posted on May 12, 2011 by heidi

I didn’t try an herbal bath postpartum until our sixth baby and I LOVED it, and I thought it was so wonderful I sent the rest of my herbal mix to two women I love that were about to have … Continue reading →

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Baby Essentials & Not

Posted on May 1, 2011 by heidi

(From our personal blog, we’ve been asked what sorts of things we thought were crucial and what we ended up not using with our six babies. Here you go! Disclosure, some of these links are affiliate links and if you … Continue reading →

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Rice Packs

Posted on April 28, 2011 by heidi

These are lovely during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for aches and pains and sore muscles. They are simple to make, too, and you just throw them in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes (watch closely after 2 minutes so … Continue reading →

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Packing List – Hospital

Posted on April 27, 2011 by heidi

Suggested Supplies: – diaper bag (wipes, coming home outfit, diapers, extra blankets, binkie) – Depends (if you don’t like the hospital mesh undies) – good walking shoes, comfy socks (spares in case yours get dirty) – clothes to wear during … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy Projects

Posted on April 26, 2011 by heidi

A fun activity to do with siblings or at a baby shower/blessingway is decorating onesies. You can find a five pack at the store for around $10 and grab some fabric paints (about $1/bottle) and get creative! Here’s a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Pre-Conception (and Birth) Checklist!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by heidi

I was not ready for a newborn when I went on bedrest but I had to get ready real fast, and while flat on my back. So I had LOTS of time to think and plan and when your wonderful … Continue reading →

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