An old friend posted this on Facebook today. After watching and laughing a lot I knew that it was an essential post for both my clients and readers alike.

A large part of preparing yourself for parenting is to have realistic expectations. These two honest presenters are a breath of fresh air and further solidify my [...]

The topic of Placenta Encapsulation has been coming up more and more in my practice and classes. I decided to post an article that addresses the benefits and reasons that someone would even consider encapsulating their placenta. Look into it for yourself and if you are considering it there are some great resources and wise [...]

A mama roar bellows out and a baby is brought into the world. A baby’s first cry is heard. A mother accepts her newborn baby into her warm and loving arms and cries for joy as she looks down for the first time into her new baby’s eyes. It is magic. As [...]

A wonderful blogger named Amy Gates A.K.A. Crunchy Domestic Goddess (or follow her on Twitter) discusses some studies that have been conducted showing that women who had control over their own epidural levels in labour actually tend to use less thus eliminating groggy babies and creating a shorter time with numbness for moms. This article [...]

Clamp, cut, harvest, donate or let it pump. For parents who are navigating through all things birth the umbilical cord can be the furthest thing from their mind, or at least researching it might be. We have all seen so many movies and heard stories about “cutting the cord” and now we see commercials on [...]

What a wonderful video that clearly describes proper latch. All soon-to-be moms and new moms should take a look at this video. It is really fantastic!!!

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Congratulations to those who produced this documentary about the value of a doula! Well done.

The Essential Ingredient: Doula from DONA International on Vimeo.
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BOOKS
Preparing and educating yourself on the birth process can normalize the event and help you have a more satisfying birth!
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
by Ina May Gaskin
Inspiring, empowering birth stories and information—a must read! Learn more about Ina May Gaskin on her website.
Gentle Birth Choices: A Guide to Making Informed Decisions [...]