Natural & Organic Baby Formula Options
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I have a confession to make… and I feel like it makes me a terrible mother… I’ve never enjoyed nursing my babies. In fact, it pretty much drives me crazy.…
Motherhood
Tips and resources to help moms create healthy lifestyles for their families through natural pregnancy and birth, positive parenting and natural living.
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Reasons to Hire a Doula + 14 Questions to Ask First
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If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it. ~ John H. Kennell, MD I’ve had the privilege of serving as a doula dozens of…
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The Bored Jar – Tip for Moms
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At our house, boredom is not allowed and is never an excuse to watch TV or complain. My children know all too well that complaining “Mom, I’m bored,” is a…
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Natural Ways to Help C-Section Recovery
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Giving birth to a baby is tough work, no matter how the little one decides to enter the world. Having had a c-section and natural births, I can say that…
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How to Have a Natural & Gentle Cesarean
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One of the single most difficult moments of my life was as I was being wheeled down the hall to an emergency c-section and I hugged my husband good-bye and…
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Homemade Baby Balm Skin Cream Recipe
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When I was pregnant with my first child, I was given literally 11 bottles of baby lotion by friends and relatives. The smell reminded me of my own childhood and…
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Postpartum Soothing Spray
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Note from Katie: After birthing five babies … I know all-too-well the discomfort that comes with the post-birth healing process. I’m happy to welcome Shaye Elliot to share a recipe I wish…
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Placenta Pot Roast
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Disclaimer: This was an April Fools Joke. Please do not attempt to make this recipe! Today, I’m sharing an unusual recipe… Giving birth is taxing on a woman’s body but the…
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5 Factors That Make Natural Labor Easier
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I’ve had several births that I had the honor of being a doula at in the last month and it made me think about my own birth experiences and the…
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Making Peace With My Scar
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Almost four years ago, one day changed my life drastically and in an instant… The events of that day pale in comparison to the challenges of many others, but it…
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Steps to Help Avoid Hip Dysplasia in Babies
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I recently posted on facebook a story from a brave mom who talked about her daughter’s hip dysplasia and difficult recovery. There was a tremendous response and I realized this…
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Natural Labor & Birth Kit
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I’ve gotten several emails lately about resources and advice for natural labor and birth. Since I’ve been through that rodeo a few times now, I thought I’d share some of…
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Confessions of a Natural Mom
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A friend and I had a conversation the other day about how many things that we do that are against the norm (or “weird”). Most of these things I’ve been…
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How I Avoided GBS Naturally
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GBS, or Group Beta Streptococcus, is an colonization that affects many people and around 1/4 to 1/3 of women in the third trimester of pregnancy. Many people carry this bacteria…
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Anatomy of a Natural Mama’s Purse
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A reader recently emailed and asked: “Katie, I have loved your blog for months now! In a lot of your posts, you mention that you always keep something-or-other in your…
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Healing Herbal Bath Fizzies for Postpartum Recovery
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It’s a fact … after giving birth we mommas can use all the help we can get! Similar to my regular bath fizzies, these after-birth bath fizzies use soothing salts…
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My Healing Birth
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As I sit here with a precious baby sleeping on my chest and smell that wonderful new baby smell, I am so grateful for her arrival and for the circumstances…
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Natural Birth Options and Tips
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As I prepare to assist at the births of several of my doula clients, I thought it was fitting to write a post about tips and strategies for a natural…
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Top 10 Pregnancy Books
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Natural birth is an amazing, life-changing experience that is hard to put into words, but it takes preparation and knowledge. From experience, I know that fear and tension can make…
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Healthy Options for Pregnancy & Prenatal Care
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I’ve gotten several questions lately about the various tests and procedures that come with pregnancy and birth and what I choose. These are topics that I researched extensively when I…
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7 Natural Baby Care Recipes
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I love using natural products for all of my personal care, cleaning and household needs, but if you’re not ready to jump on the DIY deodorant and toothpaste bandwagon just…
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Fleece T-Shirt Quilt Pattern & Tutorial
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I came up with the idea for this quilt when my husband decided he had too many shirts from college and was going to get rid of a bag of…
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My Calm Hospital VBAC Birth Story
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For all men who happen to read or anyone else not interested in hearing all the details of birth, here is the short version: Labor was long, I had a…
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Optimal Diet and Nutrition for Healthy Pregnancy
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Oh, pregnancy…. that wonderful time when everyone offers unwanted advice and your body changes in ways you didn’t know possible. Since I’m now in the third trimester of pregnancy myself,…