If you’re planning a natural birth or just love birth stories, this one is for you! After a quick Bradley Method labor which was very different from my first, Luther was born at home on Monday afternoon. This is how it happened and what I did to prepare for natural birth. I’m always one to…
NORA tea is made from a powerful blend of herbs that many midwives recommend during pregnancy. It has numerous incredible benefits, and you can easily make it yourself! I’ve known about the benefits of herbal teas for pregnancy since I was pregnant with my first. However, during this current pregnancy we got really busy with…
Meal prep is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for the arrival of a new baby. The good thing is that it doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated! Here are my favorite tips and tricks to easily prepare meals for postpartum. As the due date for our next baby…
Pregnancy is an exciting, and sometimes confusing, time. Nowadays there are so many items that are marketed as “must-haves” and it can get expensive and cluttered quickly. This is likely the last thing you want when you’re about to welcome a new baby! On the other hand, there are a few minimalist pregnancy must-haves that…
Creating a baby registry can be so overwhelming! There are so many options and you’re often left wondering what you actually need. Based on my experience with our now toddler, here’s a comprehensive list of the essential items for a minimalist baby registry. When I was pregnant with our first baby, we lived in a…
Just like we take time during pregnancy to get ready for labor and birth, it’s also extremely important to prepare for postpartum. It often comes with numerous unexpected challenges, however, you can learn how to experience it as an amazing time of healing, bonding with your new baby, and discovering how life will look as…
For many people, myself included, the first trimester is the hardest part of pregnancy. However, there are a number of ways to make this often difficult, though exciting, time much easier. Here are my favorite natural tips on how to survive the first trimester! Why is the First Trimester So Hard? It would be easy…
So you’re interested in having a homebirth, but it’s your first. Could having a homebirth for your first baby be smart or even possible? Yes! Homebirth can be a wonderful experience regardless of whether it’s your first baby or your 5th. While you may not have delivered a baby before, your body was created to…