Sharing knowledge and experiences for the Natural Momma
What Should Be In Your Postpartum Recovery Aftercare Kit?
Getting down to the nitty-gritty, there are some mechanical tools you're going to want to add to your shopping cart. These are the little things you can pick up here and there during your nine—no—ten-month journey to motherhood. It will be oddly sensational how much...
11 Must Read Books To Prepare For A Home Birth
It really doesn't matter what stage in your journey to motherhood you're in right now. Truly, whether you're still dreaming of the day you get to "actively try to conceive," or you're in full on TTC mode, or you've already seen the test stick turn positive, there is a...
10 Options You May (Or May Not) Want To Wear During Labor
There's a list for everything out there. Every single detail about your labor and birth experience has already been categorized and tagged by someone. If you search for birthing clothes, you'll find them. In fact, your birthday suit is pretty much the only thing you...
22 Celebrities That Had A Home Birth And Why You Should Too
Ah, celebrities. Love them or hate them, they're a big part of pop culture and the world today. While not all celebs are created equal, some have garnered quite a big following for themselves. If we're being completely honest, who doesn't have a celeb or two they...
What Supplies Do You Need For A Water Birth At Home?
Are you wondering how you can best prepare your home for a water birth? When we are confronted with the idea of giving birth in our home, we suddenly realize that we may not have all of the tools on hand to make such an event go off without a hitch. What do you need...
10 Must-Know Tips for a Faster and Easier Postpartum Recovery from a Home Birth
After you complete the miracle (and often marathon) of your home birth, there is some recovery involved. The first few days postpartum can be pretty uncomfortable down there, and it usually isn’t until 6 weeks (or more!) after your baby’s birth that you will be...
12 Must-Have Gifts for Every Expectant Mother
Searching for the perfect gift for the mom-to-be in your life can prove to be a difficult task if you don't have any idea of where to start! Whether it's your sister, wife, best friend, or co-worker, you have come to the right place. I've made it simpler for you by...
10 Surefire Ways to Get Your Partner On Board with Home Birth
You’ve got your positive pregnancy test and can’t believe you’re finally going to have a baby! Maybe it’s your first or maybe you’re thrilled that your family is growing. Whatever the case may be, you’ve got one thing on the brain-- home birth! Whether you’ve...
12 Ways to Prepare your Children for your Home Birth
One of the many perks to a planned home birth is complete control over who’s there to experience your baby’s debut into the world. Unlike in a hospital or birth center, there’s no policies to abide by when it comes to how many people are in the room or their...
10 Things You Need To Consider When Choosing A Home Birth Pool
Pregnancy is such an exciting time in a woman’s life, and the question should I have a home birth is often one of the first that spring to mind. Mothers-to-be don’t make this choice lightly. However, home birth statistics are rather favorable for women with low-risk...
6 Undeniable Reasons a Birthing Ball is a Must-Have for a Home Birth
I know you’ve heard all the hype surrounding birthing balls! It has the potential to be every natural momma-to-be’s secret weapon. It plays especially important roles during the home-birthing process because it helps it go smoother in so many ways! In fact, it's an...
How can your Husband Support you During your Home Birth? Early Labor, Active Labor, Pushing and Beyond!
Your husband, or partner, will be a major source of support to you during your home birth. Despite the expertise and experience your midwife brings and the pain-management know-how your doula may provide, no one knows YOU better than your partner. The thing is, your...
