Pregnancy problems

When pregnant with my first child I did not know what Braxton Hicks contractions felt like.  It wasn’t until my midwife placed my hands on my tightening belly that I …

OBs play very influential roles in women’s lives during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Having the right or wrong person at your birth can make or break your vagina. Literally.  Unfortunately, …

During a first pregnancy, Braxton Hicks contractions may seem as elusive as Bigfoot, but especially for those who’ve had a baby before, they can sometimes be like an unwanted guest …

Enjoying Christmas while pregnant requires forethought, courage and surrender (which ironically are some of the character traits needed for a satisfying birth experience and parenting). Learning how to enjoy Christmas …

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 …

Pregnancy and becoming a parent are huge undertakings and a complete paradigm shift. Understandably so, some parents find themselves experiencing denial about pregnancy. If you’re experiencing denial, you may be …

Cesareans rates are around 30% in my community, and odds are they’re a similar rate in yours. Because it’s such a common procedure, it makes sense that we all have lots of …

As promised, the following is the conclusion to a two part series on morning sickness cures. The first post is geared towards morning sickness tips that will make your first …

Feeling poorly during pregnancy can quickly overshadow the excitement of a new baby on the way. These natural remedies for pregnancy symptoms will help new mothers feel better and enjoy pregnancy once …

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 …

Becoming pregnant, especially for the first time, can cause new parents to feel feelings of joy, disconnectedness, romance, shock, depression and hope… all within the first hour. If this is you, congratulations! …

If you found this page and are in the throws of morning sickness, these electrolyte cubes for morning sickness are just what you need. Morning Sickness Sucks Morning sickness is the …