I knew with this pregnancy; I wanted a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). I wasn’t interested in anything else. I also knew I wanted a water birth at home especially due to my first hospital birth experience. With my first pregnancy, I still … [Read more...] about Empowered Birth Story – VBAC – Baby #2
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Dangers of Soy Infant Formula
I was a single working mother. I had more than enough milk but due to lack of information I started supplementing with formula while still breastfeeding. I didn't think about it or do any research. I'm guessing that I just went along with the crowd. … [Read more...] about Dangers of Soy Infant Formula
Extremes According to Asian Medicine
In my opinion, we live in a culture that loves extremes or excess. If a little of something is good, perhaps a lot will be better! Not according to Asian medicine. When a new client comes to see me, in my shiatsu practice, I request that they abstain … [Read more...] about Extremes According to Asian Medicine
Preventing Newborn Sleep Deprivation
As you may know sleep deprivation is a form of torture. Is there a way you can prepare for what it's going to be like to live with a newborn? You will be up many times a night to nurse and change your baby. I think I recall something like ninety … [Read more...] about Preventing Newborn Sleep Deprivation
The Gold Standard
Midwife Assisted Birth I admire midwives more than any other profession. They support normal physiological birth, for the most part, and treat women with respect during one of the most challenging and vulnerable times of their lives. There is no … [Read more...] about The Gold Standard