Why does it matter how we are born? A motherbaby’s journey is important. You might wonder why I use the term motherbaby instead of saying the mother and the baby. It helps create a visual of the togetherness and bond they share. This togetherness begins in the womb and continues once a baby is born. In this column I will share many different aspects of this journey. I will provide information, ideas, tips and maybe even challenge your thinking. Everyone is born into this worl

One of the first indicators that a woman may be pregnant is the feeling of being nauseous. Some woman may never feel sick at all, while others suffer throughout the whole pregnancy. One of the most severe types of morning sickness is called Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) which is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and/or vomiting with potential adverse consequences

To find out more, stay tuned for upcoming breastfeeding workshops and consultation. Here is a list of great books to get you started. The...

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adapted from The first hour following birth: Don't wake the mother! by Micheal Odent "The hour following birth is undoubtedly one of the...

There is more than one type of health-care system that can support you in having a great pregnancy, birth and postpartum. There are many...