Is Homebirth Right for You? + Quiz
Photo of Melissa’s homebirth by Light Affinity Photography Homebirth is becoming increasingly popular in the west. But, is it the …
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5 Ways to Use a Rebozo During Labor
By Jacki May, Contributing Writer Our first daughter was born in a hospital in Boeblingen, Germany. As I walked to …
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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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Baby Eli: Born in a Van!
Guest Post by Lisa of Ruthie Bell Home I was 41 + 1 on March 12, 2013 and so very …
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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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By Jill Marks, Contributing Writer The Beginning My official estimated due date was on a Thursday (a year ago today!), …
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By Kristen, Contributing Writer Research has shown conclusively that episiotomy (cutting tissues of the pelvic floor during birth) is not …
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The Umbilical Cord: An Amazing Avenue of Stem Cell Transport
The umbilical cord connects an unborn baby to the placenta, and is the avenue which allows for life-giving nutrients and …
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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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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