Should I Use Gas and Air for Labour?
In many countries, gas and air is commonly used as a pain coping strategy during childbirth. Gas and air doesn’t eliminate the pain of contractions, but eases anxiety and tension. But …
MTHFR
23 Weeks Pregnant – Options for Birth
Yesterday, a glorious thing happened. I had my first appointment at my home with my homebirth midwife. I made the switch from my OBGYN CPM to my homebirth midwife. Truly, …
MTHFR Supplements, Pills, and Drugs
MTHFR: Pills, Drugs and Supplements For the first time in my life I have had to buy one of those pill organizers so I can keep track of what pills …
MTHFR Birth Control Pill
MTHFR Birth Control Pill One of the juicy tidbits I learned during my preconception consultation yesterday was that I should never, ever use the birth control pill. Ever. One of the side effects …
MTHFR and Pregnancy
This is an update to what I have found out about my new diagnosis – a double copy of the MTHFR mutation (homozygous C677T MTHFR mutation). MTHFR Basics This link is a …
MTHFR Mutation Diagnosis
This is the story of my MTHFR mutation diagnosis, how it was discovered and what preliminary treatment plan I’ve been prescribed. MTHFR Mutation Diagnosis Hey all, So… I had a …