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    • May 05, 2024 Craft Your Personal Placenta Rituals
      Craft Your Personal Placenta Rituals

      The moments after birth, no matter how the birth progressed, are sacred. From home births to c-sections, there is a certain feel to the air that comes with the emergence of new life. The smells, sounds, and sensations will be fresh in mama’s mind for years to come, even when all other details become blurry and begin to fade.

       

      The delivery of the placenta—the afterbirth—is often overlooked as a side note in birthing preparations. It might be considered a matter of course, another thing to tidy up after the baby is born, but not a significant moment. In countless births every day, it’s simply wrapped up and thrown away with the rest of the mess that comes with birth.

    • May 01, 2024 How to Heal From a Difficult Birth
      How to Heal From a Difficult Birth As women, we are largely in tune with the power and abilities that our bodies carry. When things don’t go as expected, it’s easy to blame our bodies or feel inadequate. It takes some time and space in order to allow ourselves to heal from a difficult birth.
    • April 23, 2024 Cesarean Sections: Risks, Prevention, and Herbs for Recovery
      Cesarean Sections: Risks, Prevention, and Herbs for Recovery The high rates of cesarean sections (C-sections) worldwide stem from various factors, including medical indications such as fetal distress or maternal health conditions, technological advances making C-sections safer and more accessible, cultural and litigation concerns, financial incentives, and maternal choice. These factors contribute to overuse or unnecessary use of C-sections, leading to increased healthcare costs and potential risks for mothers and babies. Preventing unnecessary C-sections involves attending regular prenatal check-ups, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, educating oneself about childbirth, discussing birth preferences and concerns, staying flexible during labor, considering labor support, and discussing VBAC options if applicable. Doulas can also play a crucial role in preventing C-sections by providing continuous support, advocacy, and guidance during labor and childbirth. Additionally, natural remedies and herbs like St. John's Wort, arnica, and calendula may aid in C-section recovery by promoting healing and reducing discomfort, but it's essential to consult with a healthcare provider before use.
    • April 23, 2024 5 Ways Doula's Help Prevent C-Sections
      5 Ways Doula's Help Prevent C-Sections Doulas can play a valuable role in preventing cesarean sections (C-sections) by providing continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to women during labor and childbirth. While doulas do not have medical training or the authority to make medical decisions, their presence and support have been associated with several factors that may help reduce the likelihood of C-sections.