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...
Black Midwives we should know: Past, Present & Futuristic There are a few midwives here I have mentioned who have transitioned and who are currently with us that I thought were worth mentioning that have had an impact in midwifery...
Lush Leche is a herbal blend for nursing and pumping mothers to increase milk supply and enhance wellness. Organic Ingredients: Moringa leaf, Goats Rue, Spirulina, Marshmallow Root, Blessed Thistle, Fennel Seed and Alfalfa leaf. Customers that choose Lush Leche...
Dealing with the intricacies of health insurance isn’t exactly the fun part of any pregnancy. But a free breast pump? Yes, please! Under the Affordable Healthcare Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, health insurance companies are required to provide “breastfeeding support,...
What is Moringa? Move over matcha. Moringa — or moringa oleifera, to be specific — is the latest trend that’s taking over everything from teas to smoothies.
10 Natural Essentials for Back to School Wellness The new school year means new teachers, new friends, but also, new germs. It’s the unofficial start of “sick” season. While many parents are secretly (or not so secretly) doing a happy...
Pump pressure: 5 questions every pumping mama has asked It's 3 am — just you, your pump and your phone. The makings of a Google onslaught. For many a new mama, breastfeeding brings its own set of challenges. But there's...
Natural Remedies for Soothing Baby's Bowels Sometimes, even our little ones have digestive issues. It can be really hard to figure out what’s going on when their diet is pretty much breast milk and mushy vegetables, fruits or cereal. Often it is...