How to Have a Naturally Healthy Pregnancy (and Labor)
By Danielle, contributing writer As a doula, I get loads of fertility, pregnancy, and birth questions in my inbox. “What …
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Why You Shouldn’t Use Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil is a commonly suggested birth prep supplement. But does it work, and is it safe? By Danielle, …
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Photo by Darah Bridgeman of Hannah’s homebirth By Danielle, contributing writer We’ve all read the articles, I don’t need to …
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My knees knocked hard and my teeth chattered as I fought with every ounce of my being to quiet my …
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When to Call the Midwife
By Danielle, contributing writer The last few weeks of pregnancy can be a stressful time. You have so much to …
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As if forty weeks isn’t long enough to be pregnant, some women will have to wait even longer to have …
ViewKnow the Risks: Pitocin
Photo by Light Affinity Photography, in loving memory of angel baby Layla Harvatt. By Danielle, contributing writer Today, 40% of …
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Should pregnant women take probiotic supplements? This was the question I asked my OBGyn nine years ago when I was …
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Know the Risks: Epidural
Photo by Light Affinity Photography, in loving memory of angel baby Layla Harvatt. By Danielle, contributing writer Many of the …
ViewAre CPMs Really Dangerous?
By Danielle, contributing writer The standard model of birth care in the United States looks like 6 months, and maybe …
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I’m Kate, mama to 5 and wife to Ben. I love meeting new people and hearing their stories. I’m also a big fan of “fancy” drinks (anything but plain water counts as ‘fancy’ in my world!) and I can’t stop myself from DIY-ing everything. I sure hope you’ll stick around so I can get to know you better!
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