Many mothers await the day they can cradle their infant in their arms. Breastfeeding is, after all, the beginning of your relationship with your child. However, new moms oftentimes find that nursing is uncomfortable, unbearable, and sometimes so painful that...
Many moms throughout America worry about breastfeeding and whether they will have enough milk to support their newborn’s appetite. Don’t worry. We assure you that you’re doing a wonderful job and that your baby is growing up well. But if...
Few plants will grow more happily, even in poor conditions, than members of the mint family. Mint is widely used as a flavoring and can add a refreshing coolness to a pitcher of water in the summer or a cup...
There are some simple natural remedies that can be used to help alleviate symptoms of morning sickness. These remedies range from herbs to vitamins to eating habits.
What Are Adaptogens? + 5 Adaptogenic Herbs to Try Stress is unfortunately a part of life, and it’s not always a bad thing. Sometimes we need stress to motivate us or to let us know that something is wrong. If you find yourself dealing with stress-related fatigue and decreased mental alertness, adding adaptogenic herbs into your daily routine could make a big difference! Take advantage of this powerful class of herbs today.
6 Calming and Relaxing Herbal Teas for Stress Stress is a common problem in our busy, fast-paced world. Certain seasons of life are more stressful than others, but feeling anxious and overwhelmed has unfortunately become a part of life for...
Stinging nettle sounds like a plant to be avoided (and it can give a nasty sting or rash when the fresh leaves brush up against skin). But despite its name, nettle has many health benefits and is one of the...
PUPPS rash (also known as PUPPS) is an itchy skin condition that can affect women during pregnancy. The letters stand for pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (no wonder they shortened it). In many cases, PUPPS will develop in...
The joys of being a doula comes in many forms. Seeing a mother blossom into modern mamahood is one of my biggest joys. Those moments are precious and it’s always amazing knowing that I was there to help and gently...
Feeling festive... or not so much? Frequent illnesses, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, and wounds that are slow to heal are all signs of a weak immune system. A strong immune system is one of the keys to avoiding the cold and the...
The Fertile Kitchen: 6 Easy Steps to Revamp Your Nourishment Curating a fertile kitchen takes patience, planning, routine, and lots of love. Similar to the process of tracking your fertility during the trying to conceive stages. It takes understanding what...
"I'm sorry. Some women just can't breastfeed." I heard this time and time again. Doctors, lactation consultants, and pediatricians all saying the same thing. Some women just can't. But why? And is there overcome that? I had my first son...
Mama Tribe, Earlier this year I announced our first annual $1000 midwifery scholarship. Midwives are near and dear to my heart for many reasons. Years ago I thought I was called to become one, I did end up becoming a...