Is a Homebirth Right for You? + Quiz
Homebirth is becoming increasingly popular in the west. But, is it the right choice for you? Take this quiz and ...
Should Midwives Be Regulated?
By Danielle, contributing writer Nearly a quarter of states license certified professional midwives or “lay” midwives, while all have certified ...
Natural Remedies for Mold Exposure
By Sarena-Rae Santos, Contributing Writer In 2020, I stopped taking all of my medications; this included my medication for controlling ...
Is It Normal: Postpartum Mamas
By Danielle and Rustina, Contributing Writers Postpartum is a sensitive and challenging time for new and experienced mamas. Let’s ...
How to Have a Naturally Healthy Pregnancy (and Labor)
By Danielle, contributing writer As a doula, I get loads of fertility, pregnancy, and birth questions in my inbox. “What ...
Why You Shouldn’t Use Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil is a commonly suggested birth prep supplement. But does it work, and is it safe? By Danielle, ...
When to Call the Midwife
By Danielle, contributing writer The last few weeks of pregnancy can be a stressful time. You have so much to ...
Why You Should Consider a Waldorf Education
By Danielle, contributing writer Our current public school system is not cutting it. Between the failing grades and bullying, parents ...
Know the Risks: Pitocin
Photo by Light Affinity Photography, in loving memory of angel baby Layla Harvatt. By Danielle, contributing writer Today, 40% of ...
Everything You Need to Know About Epidurals
By Danielle, contributing writer Many of the interventions which occur in a standard labor and delivery hospital birth are consented ...