Postpartum can be a great experience. Before I share my postpartum update, I wanted to share something I truly believe. Postpartum doesn't have to be all hardship if you are intentional. Take some time while preparing during pregnancy to read about the fourth trimester.
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Being a mother of three little girls has led me to make a much more conscious effort to use natural products in our everyday life. I’ve switched over to natural laundry detergent, natural body wash, natural dish soap, natural shampoo, and so on. If I am being honest I can say I’ve never given too much thought to my deodorant.
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I often hear stories about how breastfeeding is magical, the baby latches in seconds, and the mother is glowing with joy. Although breastfeeding is special, we aren’t always given the tools to succeed in it. Breastfeeding is natural but, for mothers entering the fourth trimester, we need to equip and prepare ourselves for the process.
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Whether you're a first-time momma or a momma of several children, we all desire the absolute best for each one. Just recently, I’ve had some mommas calling and asking about the difference between folic acid and folate. Which is better? Which one should I be using? Is there a difference?
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Have you ever wondered why you wear a bra? When your breasts begin to develop or when your mother decides it is the right time, you start wearing one. Doesn’t it seem strange that we’ve never really questioned why we wear a bra or if it benefits our health? We go our entire life wearing this piece of clothing but since it's not something we’re ingesting, we tend to forget that it can be harming our body.
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Birth is such a beautiful experience. There is nearly nothing more empowering than growing life inside of you, your body changing, and giving birth through your strength. Something I found interesting is that we tend to focus on the pain, the intense “painful” labor, and we forget to highlight the amount of love and joy that is exploding from our bodies.
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“My child is such a picky eater, all they want to eat is mac & cheese” I’ve heard this way too many times, and honestly, I don’t even know how to respond. We are responsible for allowing the habits our children develop, including picky eating. We create picky eaters by allowing them to be one. In our home, if there is one thing we don’t tolerate, it’s picky eaters.
The journey into motherhood is a huge adjustment for many of us. You enter this new world without a manual to guide you through the steps, but the beauty of motherhood is that you find your way. Your motherhood journey is not always pretty and it doesn’t look like your neighbor's experience, but it shouldn’t because every mother, including you, is unique.
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Almost six years ago when I was pregnant with Annabelle, the possibility of a home birth did not hit my radar. Although I wish it would have!
Choosing to have a home birth can be a touchy subject for many mamas-to-be. I am not here to try to convince anyone that home births are the only way. I do however believe that having a baby is a natural process that doesn’t need all the medications hospitals give a mother in labor. Other than home births there are birthing centers and midwives in hospitals that are also great options. I am here to share why I chose to have a home birth.
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