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In Search of the Perfect Birth details the journey of Elizabeth McKeown through the births of her three children, from the first, which took place in a hospital, to the third, which took place at home, unassisted. Her middle child’s birth was an attempt at a midwife-assisted home birth, but turned into a hospital birth,…
Throughout history and in nearly every culture across the globe, women have been supporting other women during pregnancy and childbirth both emotionally and physically. Unlike the traditional role of the midwife or doctor, who’s purpose is to look after the medical needs of both mother and baby, The care of a doula is unique in…
The Brewer diet differs from what many women are being told by doctors and media about pregnancy weight gain. In fact, this diet pays no attention to how much you gain and focuses all of it’s attention on the specific foods you are eating. What is the Brewer Diet? The Brewer pregnancy diet was developed…
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Weeks 1 through 4 of pregnancy mark the creation of a new life inside of you. In fact, your baby won’t even be in existence until week 3 of your pregnancy. Every women ovulates at a different time in her cycle, so the length of your pregnancy is estimated from the…
Do you think you might be pregnant? Maybe you feel a little different than usual or your period has been irregular or absent. If so, you may be wondering if your symptoms mean that you are pregnant. The earliest symptoms of pregnancy will not tell you for certain if you are pregnant or not, but…
During pregnancy, as your body is working overtime to grow and nourish a new little life inside of you, your immune system can become weakened. As different levels of stress are put on your body during different stages of pregnancy, your immune system’s function and the stress that it undergoes will vary slightly as well….
In the past, it has been a huge debate as to whether message was safe during pregnancy. New studies report that prenatal massage is most likely safe and can have enormous benefits for a mother and her unborn child. Who Should You See? Most massage therapists can perform prenatal massage; However, a massage therapist that…
If you plan on giving birth at home, you should have some supplies on hand. Just because you need to have supplies doesn’t mean it has to be expensive. Your birth supplies list is entirely up to you, and you can give birth to a baby with surprisingly little, at surprisingly low cost. Speak with…
Gone are the days when chiropractors were considered unnecessary and unscientific. The benefits of chiropractic care are becoming more widely accepted and acknowledged by both the mainstream medical community and the general public.
Herbs are one of the simplest and most effective ways to promote a healthy pregnancy and prepare for labor, birth, and postpartum. Traditionally made into teas, cooked into foods, or taken in raw plant form, it’s now common that herbs be taken in capsule form as well. The use of herbs for pregnancy and birth,…