If you are hoping for a natural birth, hiring a midwife and finding a trusted doula are great ways to ensure that your birth is what you’re hoping for inasmuch as possible. This post is full of helpful, insightful, and relevant doula interview questions to choose someone who is right for you! “Just like you’ll […]

Among the many decisions expectant parents aiming for a gentle and natural childbirth make like choosing a midwife, packing a natural labor bag, and which birth interventions to refuse is the decision about cutting the cord. This post is jam packed with valuable information about the benefits of delayed cord clamping and how you can […]

In my young motherhood, I am learning very quickly how children are constant observers, learning more in one minute than I ever could. This means that they want to start being independent and they want to help with everything. And while that means sometimes letting your one-year old spill almond flour all over the counter […]

Many expectant moms are starting to consider natural childbirth as a legitimate possibility when it comes to birthing their babies. The idea seems to not be as foreign as it has been in recent decades, and women are starting to see the benefits of natural childbirth. If you decide that having a natural birth is […]

New babies bring so much indescribable joy to the lives of their moms, dads, and other family members. New parents often just sit in awe of the new life, counting fingers and toes, kissing fresh cheeks, and smelling the top of the baby’s head (isn’t it the best?!). But parenting a new baby can also […]

When I was expecting my first baby, I was so focused on inhaling books and resources on natural childbirth and packing our natural birth hospital bag that I nearly forgot to get ready for life once the baby arrived. I finally decorated his nursery, but I still had no idea what kinds of toys to […]

As the elective c-section rate rises, there is a movement, especially in natural living circles, to refuse common birth interventions like c-sections and opt for a natural birth. However, there are moments, mostly unexpected, when c-sections are necessary even for mamas who desire otherwise. If that be the case, there are still many ways to […]

Just when you’ve gotten the hang of nursing, baby wearing, cosleeping, carrying the car seat, and sleep training … BOOM! Your little one begins teething. The trenches of teething are some of the hardest because many moms feel that any of the independence that the baby has achieved is undone. For example, many babies who were sleeping […]

Along with morning sickness, swelling, changes in the body, and fatigue, heartburn is a common symptom during pregnancy. Many women experience discomfort because of it, and look for over the counter ways to treat the heartburn. But there are plenty of safe and affordable natural remedies for heartburn during pregnancy. Chances are, you already have […]

Our health, and specifically our nutrition, is vitally important when ensuring the quality of our life. This is especially true during pregnancy, because not only are we fostering our own quality of life, but the health and quality of someone else’s life. Remaining vigilant with our diets during pregnancy can have a profound impact on […]