Postpartum depression

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. …

Having an all natural postpartum survival kit ready to go before birth is helpful because the first week postpartum can be really tough. Parents are transitioning to taking care of …

This is a list of holistic postpartum mental health resources for new moms that I’ve compiled over the years for my childbirth class students. Postpartum mental health is so important, …

The cost of placenta encapsulation varies based on location and will average somewhere between $250-$350, but there may be additional fees for add-ons, pickup and delivery, and shipping. How Much …

Birth trauma happens when someone experiences a deeply distressing or disturbing birth. Sometimes birth trauma can result from a physically traumatic experience, but more often than not, birth trauma leaves …

The mysteries of becoming a mother don’t end once pregnancy is over. In fact, the fun’s just getting started. Here are 10 things about postpartum that will surprise you (or …

The knowns and unknowns of postpartum seem daunting and overwhelming to many new parents. Most want to know what to expect and how to avoid postpartum stress triggers. Because of …

If you’re pregnant again and need to know how to prepare for another baby after a traumatic birth this post is for you. I hope that the words below will …

Labor, delivery and postpartum are comparable to the apocalypse and I therefore affectionately describe this season of life as The Baby Apocalypse. In this post I will walk you, dear reader, through …

I’ve struggled with anxiety a few times in my life. After I had my first child, anxiety creeped back in and made me feel awful. AWFUL! Sometimes I felt anxious for seemingly no reason! …

New Moms Are Liars New moms are liars. Ask me how I know? I have been one of them. I AM one of them. And I’ve lied every… single… time. Here’s …

When people discover I encapsulate placentas for a living, they are typically fascinated, confused or grossed out. No matter what category you fall into, believe me, I understand. I have been fascinated, confused …