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Birth Story: Isaiah – AKA… Speedy Gonzales

Monday I told you about Judah’s birth story… about how it was much longer than expected, and about how my much-wanted home-birth didn’t end up happening. Well, today, I’m sharing Isaiah’s birth story,...

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Birth Story: Uriah – Almost As Good As It Gets

Welcome back to my last birth story! If you missed either of the previous two, follow these links to get to them -> Judah’s Birth Story & Isaiah’s Birth Story. And… Another Baby Like I said in...

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Interview With Waking Up Happy: "Knowing Birth" Series

Photo Credit: Knowing Birth – Waking Up Happy Today I’m sharing my thoughts on birthing in an interview with Megan Alton over at her blog Waking Up Happy. Megan is a wife, mother, doula, and childbirth...

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New E-Book: Feed Your Fertility by Emily Bartlett and Laura Erlich

It hurts. That void you feel when you see a small baby snuggling in his mothers arms. It HURTS. Those jealous twinges you feel when you see a mama’s swollen belly full of new life inside. IT HURTS....

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Is Licorice Root Safe While Breastfeeding?

Today I’m answering a question from a past customer of mine wondering if licorice root is safe while breastfeeding. I mean, licorice root is a great herb. Not only does it have some pretty amazing...

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5 Simple Ways I'm Preparing For My Natural Delivery

It’s almost that time. The time for Baby Ezrah to arrive, and no, I’m STILL not ready! Is any mama really ready for big changes to come her way? I always have so much to do it seems, but thankfully...

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3 Mainstream Feeding Philosophies – Which Fits Your Family Best?

Photo Credit: MuddyBootsPhoto via Compfight cc Demand feeding, hyperscheduling, cry feeding, natural feeding, rigid feeding, responsive feeding, self-regulating feeding, cue feeding, parent-directed...

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7 Postpartum Must Haves For Any Natural Mama

As a seasoned postpartum mama, I have a few things that are “must-haves” on my list after baby comes. Today I wanna share those things with you in case you are a soon-to-be postpartum mama or you know...

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My Story Of Overcoming Candida Naturally While Pregnant

Overcoming candida and other yeast-related issues is the pits, especially if you don’t know what you’re dealing with, and it can be a long, hard battle to get the body back into balance. Now don’t...

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Understanding Lip & Tongue Ties In Children + How To Manage Surgery Naturally

I recently received the following question from a reader concerning her infant’s lip and tongue tie. Today, I’m going to share a good bit of information with you on lip and tongue ties in children in...

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Heads Up Nursing Mamas! Here’s How You Can Boost The Nutrition Of Breastmilk

I remember that as a first time mother I had zero knowledge of real food nutrition. I stocked up on store brand, artificially thickened and colored, sugar laden yogurts as my go-to nursing snack. Boy...

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How To Increase and Decrease Breastmilk Production With Herbs

It never fails… as soon as my babies hit the 12 month mark, I start longing for a newborn in the house again. Oh the joys of a newborn baby! So small and soft, with quiet grunts and cries, totally...

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Ask The Readers: Did You Have A Baby That Weaned Early? If So, How Did You...

Do you ever hear natural mamas talk about how long they’ve nursed their babies – about the benefits for mama and baby and how easy it is? What’s that called… extended breastfeeding, right? There’s no...

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My Go-To Herbal Supplements For Pregnancy

Have you ever wondered what herbal supplements you should take during pregnancy to help you stay strong and prep your body for a healthy delivery? Maybe you’ve come across remedies for...

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How To Tell Which Herbs Are Safe During Pregnancy (And Which Aren’t)

Are you pregnant? If so, you may be wondering how to tell which herbs are safe during pregnancy (and which aren’t)? If that sounds like you then you’re in for a treat because today I’m sharing how you...

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3 Books That Will Help You Achieve A Naturally Healthy Pregnancy

When I think back to my first pregnancy, I remember it being a time of great joy… as well as a time of uncertainty. I didn’t know the first thing about being pregnant or what to do to nourish my baby...

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Birth Story: Ezrah – The Almost Perfect Birth

My baby, Ezrah, is turning 3 in four days, and I haven’t even written his birth story yet. Bad mama… I know.  Well, that’s all about to change. Today, I’m here to share Ezrah’s birth story with you...

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Herbs To Avoid During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

When I was pregnant for the first time, I knew I wanted to avoid all conventional medications, but I had no idea there were safe alternatives for common pregnancy ailments. Instead, in an effort to...

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What Every Woman Ought To Know About Pregnancy Hormones (Plus Some DIY Herbal...

Welcome back for part 2 of the Naturally Healthy Hormones for Women blog series. If you missed part 1, you can find it here. While every woman and her experience with hormones is unique, for many...

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5 Lessons Learned About Postpartum Hormones After Four Pregnancies (Plus 7...

One of the biggest fears I had during my first pregnancy was how my postpartum hormones would affect me once my baby was born. I’d heard a variety of stories from friends about how postpartum hormones...

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