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The Best Ways to F*** Up Your Breastmilk Supply
Sarcasm out of the way (it’ll resurface,) here are a handful of the most common reasons women: “don’t produce enough,” “have an undersupply,” and “aren’t able to breastfeed,” and here is the kicker… the reasons don’t include mama’s abilities or breasts at all. This post is not intended to shame any mother out there who…
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The Home Water Birth of Tala Sunshine
Here it is. The time has finally come for me to put my 3rd birth story on paper. It has been 5 days shy of 4 months since the Earthside arrival of my sweet Tala Sunshine, and I feel I have processed her birth enough to tell her story. The experience was absolute magic and…
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The Birth of Nora Katherine
This is a very special guest post provided by my dear friend, Amy. She has a unique perspective to share, as she chose a hospital water birth with midwives to welcome her sweet girl into the world. I know you will be inspired by her story and strength as much as I was. I might…
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Death of the Maiden, Birth of the Mother
I’ve been reflecting on “stuff” during these last few weeks of pregnancy with my third baby in 4 years. In my 31 years of life, I can’t think of a more life altering, ground shaking experience than becoming a mother. I look back on pictures from 8..7..6..5… years ago and am honestly shocked at how…
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Belly Birth
At a time when we are taking back agency over our births and demanding more physiological practices, those who have experienced alternative birth scenarios are reflecting on their own experiences. It is so important that we ALL share our birth stories. Every birth is sacred. Some may be scarier, more traumatic, or more blissful. Some…
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