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“It is not only that we want to bring about an easy labor, without risking injury to the mother or the child; we must go further. We must understand that childbirth is fundamentally a spiritual, as well as a physical, achievement. . . The birth of a child is the ultimate perfection of human love.” […]

The early weeks of breastfeeding for mom can be very painful, tiring, frustrating and yet, rewarding. Many women will have set a breastfeeding goal: three months, six months, one year. During the first several weeks of breastfeeding those goals may seem impossible to accomplish. How do women tolerate the pain, the frequency, the engorgement for

When God created man and woman, he was thinking, ‘Who shall I give the power to, to give birth to the next human being?’ And God chose woman. And this is the big evidence that women are powerful. -Malala Yousafzai

Baby wearing is a great way to stay connected to baby and keep your hands free. It’s great for loving-up on your babe, gass, fussiness, and just when babe wants to be close to you. Don’t sweat it over which type is right for you. It’s simple. You really can’t go wrong with a basic

Heartburn is one of the most common discomforts women experience during pregnany; and, no, it dosen’t have anything to do with whether or not the baby has hair. It happens because the entire gastro-intestinal system slows down in pregnancy and there can be a small (or big) reversal of stomach acid. This reversal causes discomfort

Baby Slings are great because they are a similar idea to the baby wrap and are easier to tie and quicker to get the baby into. They aren’t so great for all-day carrying as it puts a lot of the weight on your shoulders as opposed to a wrap or a baby carrier, but for

Two of the best selling wraps are the Moby Wrap and the Mei Tei. Although, there are several other brands. They basically have the same idea of using several yards of fabric to wrap the baby to hold her snug to your chest. Here is a good video that explains some wraps. They are less

Baby Carriers are great. They click and snap as opposed to being tied, which is usually quicker to get on and go. They are more expensive than wraps or slings. Here are the two most popular carriers; Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier One Ergo Baby Galaxy Grey

Pregnancy can bring on swelling in feet at any time, but in the summer it can be increased even more. One great way to avoid swelling in pregnancy is to increase circulation. This can be done through light or moderate exercise, eating a healthy diet, avoiding excessive processed foods. Here is a great video that

While most migraine medications are not safe to take in pregnancy, there are some natural remedies that can drastically reduce the number of headaches and the severity. A lot of natural remedy focuses on prevention. To prevent migraines it’s helpful to do the following 1) Drink plenty of water. Start your day with a fresh