One of the things that’s often overlooked after birth is the care for the mama. It almost instantly becomes all about the baby, but the truth is, after our bodies (aka these magical vessels which birth life) deliver a baby, there is a lot of healing and adjustment to be […]
“Encapsulate your placenta? Are you insane?” was the reaction I was expecting from most people when I divulged that I planned to consume my placenta after birth, but to my surprise, most people were supportive and curious. And if they hadn’t been, that was fine, too. This is my body […]
We all live busy lives, including when we’re pregnant. Or perhaps especially while pregnant. Which is why one of my favorite pregnancy rituals was taking a few minutes every single day to stop and connect with the baby while I massaged my body and nourished my skin. Not only is […]
So many of the “wellness trends” that I love to partake in are essentially off limits during pregnancy. Hot saunas, cryotherapy, colonics, the v-steam, experimenting with different herbs and supplements, high-intensity workouts (depending on your doctor and pregnancy), etc. So what is a wellness junkie like myself supposed to do […]
I’m a firm believer that you don’t know what you don’t know. And when it came to pregnancy and ultimately parenting, I knew that I had a lot to learn. I ordered and devoured more books than I care to admit – covering everything from pregnancy diets for the “perfect […]
From the high highs (getting the positive test) to the low lows (living on the bathroom floor for months) and the endless emotional, physical and hormonal changes, pregnancy has been a wildly humbling experience that has challenged my ego. I’ve been faced with fear surrounding my career. How will taking […]