10 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

Guest Post by Angela of Grassfed Mama Pregnancy is such a wonderful time, but it can also bring a lot of unpleasant side effects and symptoms along with it. Here are 10 Tips for a great pregnancy using natural ingredients. It is important to use natural ingredients when you are pregnancy so you won't expose your developing baby to toxins and anything that could harm them. 10 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy 1. Magnesium Magnesium is a vital mineral for your body (pregnant or not). It is … [Read more...]

On Natural Birth, Hopes, and Expectations

Written by Jenn @ A Simple Haven, Contributing Writer When I was pregnant with my first baby, I watched The Business of Being Born.  I read countless natural birth stories.  I hired a doula and wrote a birth plan.  I made seven copies, ready to distribute to the nurses. I bought a birth ball and other birth paraphernalia. I braced myself for 12+ hours of labor, an overdue baby, drug-pushing hospital staff, and laboring on little sleep--all likely outcomes, according to my research. On a … [Read more...]

The Most Precious Valentine’s Day Gift {A Natural Birth Story}

  Written by Kari @ Living Strong Health & Wellness, Contributing Writer After having my daughter, my first child, in a hospital - I knew I didn't want to go through that experience again. I knew without a doubt that God did not create His daughters to bring children into the world in the way I had experienced. Although I came home with a beautiful and healthy little girl, the experience left me lacking respect for the medical industry. Without focusing on all that happened … [Read more...]

Amanda’s VBAC Birth Story

  Guest Post by Amanda of Attached Moms Six years ago I became a mother. It was on that day, February 23rd, that, after a failed induction, I was rolled in to surgery, puking and shivering and became a mother.  It would be a few hours until I met my daughter but, giving birth, no matter the way, can change a person. Within weeks of my daughter being born, my husband and I sat down and watched a movie we had put off because we didn't want to stress right before having a … [Read more...]

Top Questions to Ask Your Midwife or OB

Guest Post by Shannon of Growing Slower Most midwives are happy to have you interview them before committing to choosing their practice. Some even require an initial consultation before you schedule your first prenatal appointment. An interview is not quite as standard practice for obstetricians, but don't be afraid to ask lots of questions at your first prenatal and change practices if necessary. This is your chance to ask questions to reveal whether a care provider has the experience … [Read more...]

Preparing for a Homebirth {My Supply List}

Alrighty folks, I'm 39 weeks pregnant...and counting! It's still unbelievable to me that after our losses the Lord has blessed us and we'll soon meet this little girl or guy!! Many of my "in-real-life" friends have told me how brave they think I am for having a homebirth, but can I let you in on a little secret... I am nervous, not about something going wrong but about the pain of childbirth. It's been over 5 years since my daughter Julia was born so I can't remember everything... but … [Read more...]