Doing a google search for herbs to use during pregnancy often brings more questions than answers. Which herbs cause uterine contractions is one of the most common misunderstandings I come across in my work. To hear people on social media talk about it, you’d think every plant that grows out of the ground could accidentally […]
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Popping a tylenol or ibuprofin will take the edge off of a headache, but it won’t do anything to address the root cause. This means that those headaches will keep coming! Instead, let’s take a look at some tricks that – when used on a regular basis – can knock those headaches out at the
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(This article was originally written for the CAPPA newsletter and blog for birth professionals. However, the techniques I discuss here are useful for anyone who is wanting to do their own research regarding their health or their family’s health!) We are evidence-based doulas and educators! Our training and our practices are founded on the most
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Holidays are a hard time to be giving up alcohol! While doctors will affirm that small amounts of alcohol will not be detrimental to your baby’s health, and that the benefits of red wine in moderation can often outweigh the concerns of the alcohol, many moms choose to give up alcohol entirely during their pregnancy
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With an app for just about everything, you can bet there are plenty out there to help new moms – from conception to postpartum! Here are some of my favorite baby apps just for you! Free Menstrual Calendar Period Tracker and Ovulation Calculator This app is for more than just tracking your period. It is
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We know protein is not just healthy but essential for life. Many people are beginning to cut back on meat – or cut it out entirely – either for health or budget reasons. So, how can we make sure that we are still getting enough protein in our daily diets? Whether you have decided to try
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When I started my first natural health course, it was the first time I encountered the Mediterranean Diet. The thing I immediately fell in love with was that it wasn’t a “diet”, per se. The gist is: “eat real foods”. Oh, and: “wine is good”. Now, that’s a plan I can get behind! In fact, through my next couple
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One of my favorite drinks in the world is chai tea. The problem is, if you buy it in a mix, it often has lots of yucky additives. If you buy a chai-flavored tea,  you have to decide between caffeine, no caffeine, low caffeine – or buy them all! I decided that I wanted to be
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Childbirth Connection is a fantastic resource for finding the latest research in the labor and birth world. One of my favorite resources from their site is a booklet they have put together for expectant parents showing ways they can support the hormones that are leading their bodies through labor. The booklet is based on information from a
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