Category Archives: Pregnancy
Inspiration – What Lies Within
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Preparing Siblings – Suggested Readings
It’s fun to do some special welcome baby activities to help your children understand what is happening and get excited about the new little one arrive. Here is a post with some crafty ideas, and here are some books we … Continue reading
Herbal Baths & Teas
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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Vitamin D for Babies
We are using vitamin D drops for the first time with our nursing baby & these were the ones I heard the best things about, Carlson Labs Super Daily D3 for BabyI am really impressed. I was skeptical at first … Continue reading
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Belly Dancing
“British anthropologist Sheila Kitzinger says belly dancing originated as a ritual of childbirth as well as seduction… the idea is that the pelvic gyrations help dispere the pain of contractions, orient the fetus, and propel the baby into the world. … Continue reading
Questions for your Hospital
While you are discussing your birth plans/hopes with your care provider, it’s also a good idea to tour the hospital and ask about their policies. When you arrive at the hospital in labor your doctor will likely NOT be there. … Continue reading
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Rice Packs
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
Packing List – Hospital
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, the hospitals do have some) … Continue reading
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Packing List – Birth Center
This is the list that was provided to me when we welcomed our fourth baby at a birth center here in town (where I now work as a midwife assistant.) I’ve added some of my own suggestions: – favorite drinks … Continue reading
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Pregnancy Projects for Siblings
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