Surprise! Pitocin and Postpartum Depression are Linked!
Much to the surprise of the medical community, a 2017 study showed that Pitocin and postpartum depression and anxiety are linked (not a causation but a link). The mothers aren’t surprised. …
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3 Mistakes to Avoid Immediately After Birth
Have you ever paused to think about how culture impacts the process of giving birth? Do you ever wonder what giving birth in other countries is like? Have you ever …
4 Simple Ways to Encourage Dad and Baby Bonding
More than ever, fathers are present and involved in the births of their babies (source). Some take on the role of doula or even catch their babies! However, even when 80-90% of fathers …
Break the Fear Tension Pain Cycle for a Better Birth
The fear tension pain cycle reveals how all three feed off each other creating an ever increasingly painful birth. This cycle is something parents need to understand when learning about …
When Lovers Touch, Labor Pain Wanes – It’s Remarkable
I’m not sure I would have read an article called “When Lovers Touch Labor Pain Wanes” when I was pregnant with any of my children. It wasn’t that I didn’t …
You Need to Know: Most Get Pitocin Right After Birth
New parents are shocked to discover most women that have a hospital birth will receive pitocin right after birth. Pitocin is routinely given to all women to reduce the chance of postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum hemorrhage …
Parents Who Did This between Contractions Reduced Their Pain
When preparing for labor, so much of the focus is on coping through the pain of each contraction that parents forget about the gift of breaks between contractions. Contractions are …
13 Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Back Pain
Women experience pregnancy back pain for a variety of reasons. Some point to an increase in the hormone relaxin, which allows for ligaments and joints to relax in preparation for …
Active Labor: How to Cope, When to Go and More!
Active labor is part of the first stage of labor, and where parents spend the bulk of their time in the birthing process. Active labor happens when contractions become longer, …
Lessons Learned from Anna Duggar’s 2nd Homebirth
Anna Duggar’s 2nd Homebirth A few weeks ago I watched a bootleg copy of the 19 Kids and Counting episode that featured Josh and Anna Duggar’s 2nd Homebirth. It was …
33 Weeks – Intense 3rd Trimester Pregnant Nesting
(This is my second post about nesting. The first one can be found here.) Ya’ll, this nesting instinct is kicking my butt! It’s all I can think about. The best …
Kidney Stones vs. Childbirth – Which is Worse?
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 …