Pregnancy

Adam’s Birth Story: 41 Weeks, Born in the Caul!

I had absolutely no idea that things would happen the way that they did this time.  After a pregnancy that ...
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What if…I’m Having Twins?

Most consider the only option for a twin birth to be surgery, but this was not always the case. Learn ...
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What If…My Water Breaks Early?

The drama of when a pregnant woman’s water breaks has been plastered on every movie screen — but how serious ...
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How to Handle Hemorrhage During Labor

Most mothers planning a natural or homebirth are worried about hemorrhage. While it’s a real concern, there are ways to ...
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5 Tips for Dealing with Pregnancy Back Pain Naturally

The back pain in my current pregnancy (#6) has not exactly been fun — and I know I’m not alone. ...
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Why You Shouldn’t Use Birth Prep Formulas

It’s pretty common in the natural community — using herbal “birth prep” formulas for several days or weeks to help ...
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Should You Get an Ultrasound?

Time to dive into one of the most controversial topics surrounding a natural pregnancy: ultrasounds! I think we can all ...
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What a Natural Pregnancy Looks Like: Prenatal Vitamins (Or Not)

One of the most commonly-asked questions when people find out you are pregnant is, “What prenatal vitamins are you taking?” ...
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What If…My Water Breaks And Labor Doesn’t Start?

When a pregnant woman’s water breaks, it often means labor is close to follow. But….what if labor doesn’t start right ...
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What is Lotus Birth?

By Jackie Scrivanich, Contributing Writer Delayed Cord Clamping Plans When I had my first child, the plan was to delay ...
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