It is important to spend time preparing for breastfeeding. What’s the big deal? Can’t we just wing it? My answer is no and here’s why. Preparing for Breastfeeding My sister-in-law …

When I say this is the Best Playdough Recipe ever, I’m honestly not exaggerating. You will love it! I got it from a kids cooking book I’ve had since I …

I am thankful for women who hire doulas. I am thankful for having a toddler so that I can easily comfort a bewildered 2 year old that sees her mama …

This past weekend I was at my mom’s house because my Grandma Pat (her first name is actually Kathryn, and I have no idea why we call her Pat) was …

It is possible to give birth without fear. While observing a local childbirth class this past weekend, I was reminded of how it is somewhat normal to be fearful, apprehensive …

Pain with a Purpose Childbirth intensity & pain is NOT the same as breaking your arm, stubbing your toe, getting a vaginal exam, or passing kidney stones. While I was pregnant in …

When I got married in 2004, conversations with my mom sometimes took to the topic of pregnancy and childbirth. Becoming a mother and grandmother was now a real possibility! Not once …

Once Month Cooking Part 2 The Menu It’s done! From the Once a Month Meals website I cooked… Spinach and Cheese Strata Cranberry Vanilla Muffins Pumpkin Pancakes Broccoli Cheddar Soup …

Tomorrow I will be cooking a month’s worth of food and freezing it. Pray for me. Once a Month Cooking This will be the third time I have done this …

The Postpartum Doula A woman is not meant to give birth alone. She does best when surrounded by people she loves and trusts. She needs people to rally her, hold …

When a Zen Master meets a new student, there is a tea ceremony. Tea is poured into the student’s small hand-held cup until he or she gives a small gesture …

Today, while reading Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, I had a revelation of sorts. I was reading the first half, the half that contains all the juicy birthing stories, and …