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By Daja, Contributing Writer It’s the third trimester and the countdown to the baby’s arrival begins. People now freely ask, …
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Premature Rupture of Membranes: Is it Normal and How to Cope
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing labor and variations of normal, eben when it comes to premature rupture of …
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Try one — or several — of these 17 positions for natural birth. They’ll help your body work with your …
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Once you have your baby, you are ready to start getting your life situated with your new little person. …
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10 Ways to Stand Up For Your Birthing Rights
Right now, much of the advocacy surrounding women’s rights deals with birth control and access to abortion. Not very much …
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I have given birth 8 times. Every one of those births was extremely different–as different as each child! Some have …
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By Kristen, Contributing Writer Research has shown conclusively that episiotomy (cutting tissues of the pelvic floor during birth) is not …
ViewBack Labor: What it is and What You Can Do About It (Part 2)
Photo by Eyeliam By Jackie Scrivanich, Contributor Back labor is a type of labor that women can experience. This type …
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The Lost Cultural Art of Lying-In
Eight weeks after I had my first child I moved to Mongolia with my Mongolian husband. I was superwoman. In …
ViewWhy Water Births are a Safe Choice
Recently, I read a post over at The Healthy Home Economist: The Toxic Effects of Water Birth on Mom and …
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Hi, I’m Kate. I love medical freedom, sharing natural remedies, developing real food recipes, and gentle parenting. My goal is to teach you how to live your life free from Big Pharma, Big Food, and Big Government by learning about herbs, cooking, and sustainable practices.
I’m the author of Natural Remedies for Kids and the owner and lead herbalist at Earthley. I hope you’ll join me on the journey to a free and healthy life!
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