For each of our daughters we had a red theme dinner. Table cloth and napkins where red. The juice was cherry juice served in wine glasses. We had spaghetti with red sauce, strawberries, etc. Their father came home from work with red roses for … [Read more...] about First Blood Ceremony
Meet a Midwife – Gayle Riedmann CNM – Interview Part Two
Unmedicated Birth What would you recommend to bring about these empowering, safe and unmedicated hospital births? I have two recommendations. First, CNMs in hospital-based practices need to continue pro-actively to promote, request, teach and … [Read more...] about Meet a Midwife – Gayle Riedmann CNM – Interview Part Two
Fertile Life
While looking for inspiration for a topic I came across a meetup group that was talking about having a fertile life. The concept sparked my curiosity. As usual, I consulted my guru Google and found a couple of references. Fertility seems to be a … [Read more...] about Fertile Life
Understanding Your Fertility
I knew my body so well that I could tell when I was going to ovulate. I got pregnant when I wanted to and avoided pregnancy as well successfully for 30 years. I tried other methods but my body knew better. Charting and tracking my cycles was a great … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Fertility
Acupuncture for Fertility
Many doctors used to tell their patients, who could not conceive, to take a two-week vacation. It is reported that half of them would come back pregnant. Always try the least intervention-oriented option first. When you hear about so many people … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for Fertility