The Truth About Postpartum Recovery (The Early Months)
This isn’t really a post I wanted to write, but I think it’s an important one to write. We just ...
12 (More) Mainstream Pregnancy Lies You Likely Believe
Last week, I published the wildly popular “12 Mainstream Pregnancy Lies You Likely Believe.” If you haven’t read it, then ...
12 Mainstream Pregnancy Lies You Likely Believe
I’ve gotten some questions and heard some stories from women lately about their mainstream pregnancy experiences that I’ve found, honestly, ...
Caleb’s Home Birth Story
Caleb is our fourth boy and fourth home birth, and our fifth child. Our oldest remains our only girl! With ...
Placenta Tincture: How-To Guide
A couple days ago, I shared how to encapsulate your placenta. Many women these days are opting to do so, ...
How to Encapsulate Your Placenta
So! Baby arrived last week. 🙂 The birth story will post next week. But for now, we’re talking placenta. That ...
Home Birth Kit DIY
When you’re planning a home birth, you might wonder — “What do I really need in my home birth kit?” ...
Why Home Births are a Safe Option
The debate about home birth has really heated up in the last few years. There are passionate advocates both for ...
New Baby Postpartum Bag
A few weeks ago, I shared what’s in my postpartum bag. I actually keep two, though — one for me, ...
Why The Final Weeks of Pregnancy are Critical
I’ve just hit 38 weeks pregnant, which means that baby could *technically* come any day now. I don’t think it’ll ...