When Is It OK To Induce Labor?


I was talking to my sister-in-law on the phone the other day and it got me to thinking about childbirth and how advice from our doctors isn’t always the best advice. Let me share her story with you.

My sister-in-law was due with her first baby on March 25th. As happens with many . . . → Read More: When Is It OK To Induce Labor?

Becoming A Doula – Guest Blog Post & Giveaway! – CLOSED


By Amy Farr

As a doula, I get several e-mails a year from women asking how they can become a doula. The following is an overview of the different types of doula support and the organizations that provide trainings. Also included is information on how to become a certified doula.

Birth doulas meet . . . → Read More: Becoming A Doula – Guest Blog Post & Giveaway! – CLOSED

Blogiversary Celebration: Belly Bandit Post Partum Compression Band – CLOSED


Have you ever thought about how you are going to get back into shape after your baby arrives? Besides a great exercise routine – are there other tools you can use to help get your pre-baby body back quickly? If you have asked these questions, then this post is for you!

The Belly . . . → Read More: Blogiversary Celebration: Belly Bandit Post Partum Compression Band – CLOSED

Homebirth – One Mom’s Magical Journey


By Erin Ely

It’s been 15 years since I had my home birth, wow how time flies. Who would have guessed it would pass so fast. I have two children, Locke my son, who is 19 and Maggie, my home birthed daughter, who is now 15. In order to tell you about my . . . → Read More: Homebirth – One Mom’s Magical Journey

Doulas Have Heart And Are By Your Side During Childbirth


The other day I asked my friend, Amy Farr, to share with my readers what it is that she does. Amy is a doula and if your town is anything like mine- many people you will run into don’t even know exactly what a doula is. That’s okay- it’s why I wanted her . . . → Read More: Doulas Have Heart And Are By Your Side During Childbirth