Category Archives: Pregnancy

Chatting about Homebirth with the Preparedness Radio Network!

Happy Weekend, Friends! About a month ago I had the pleasure of sitting down for a radio interview with Vickilynn Haycraft, of Real Food Living.  She had enjoyed my homebirth reviews (Is Homebirth a Green Idea part 1 and part 2) … Continue reading

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Using A Comfrey Poultice To Heal Bruises and Injuries Review – Does It Work?

Comfrey is a perennial herb that has been used for many years in traditional medicine.  It is also sometimes referred to a “knit-bone” because it is said to be very good at promoting healing within when applied to the skin. … Continue reading

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Placenta Encapsulation Review – How, Why, and Does it Work?

Placentophagy.  Eating your baby’s placenta.  Whaaaat?!  In a move that is just a tiny step away from cannibalism, some midwives and natural heath advocates recommend that a new mother consume her baby’s placenta to facilitate a faster and easier recovery, … Continue reading

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Using Cabbage Cups to Relieve Breast Engorgement Review – Does it Work?

Breast engorgement is very common for a mama in the first days after a baby is born.  It occurs when the milk comes in (or technically transitions from colostrum to mature milk).  When milk first comes in, your body is … Continue reading

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Is Homebirth A Green Idea? A Thoughtful Review (Part 2)

In Part 1 of my Review of Homebirth as a Green Idea, I talked about the good and bad aspects of homebirthing, and discussed how I decided that home birth delivery was right for me.  Today, I want to share … Continue reading

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