I try not to be cynical. Or feel overly despondent at the forces that loom in our midst so much larger than any single individual which...

It’s been a tough few months. There has been a lot of upheaval. Life has changed all around us and challenged us in many ways. COVID-19...

During my second pregnancy I used a phrase I found attributed to Tich Naht Hanh as a mantra for my relaxation practice (I call these...

Some pregnant mothers worry about how breastfeeding will go. They hear a lot of discouraging stories about how hard it is. This can make...

How would you feel if your partner was absolutely not allowed to be in the hospital with you during your labor and the birth of your...

Getting a good solid protein breakfast is important. Pregnant and lactating women and growing children have higher protein needs. A bagel...

I recently saw If Beale Street Could Talk with a dear friend of mine. There is so much about this film that moved me. The real life...

Birth is the bridge that takes you to the other side. It is not the other side itself, but it connects the two. Birth is the space...

The act of breastfeeding is the act of loving. Babies understand love through physical interaction - through their experiences....

Protein needs increase during pregnancy and lactation. Eating a good breakfast with good protein is a must (and really this is not just...

If you are wanting a natural childbirth, are you wondering how you are going to make this happen? When I read Natural Childbirth the...

Arising from the natural forces moving within you during labor, there is a Rainbow. The forces mixed with the light create this. Where...

The age of the internet is truly a marvel. Access to the information available online offers each of us an incredible opportunity to be...

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What helps a mama to feel at ease during her pregnancy, during labor and birth, and after her baby is born? Yep, it is continuity of...

All mamas want continuity of care. This is hard-wired as an expectation in women. Once you have chosen a medical care provider, it’s...

I teach a 12-week childbirth education course. Yep, that’s three whole months. Most mamas are well into their second trimester or in...

Happy 4th of July, dear reader! Today is the day we celebrate the birth of our country, the United States of America. We honor our...

I started taking Kundalini yoga about six months ago. I’d been longing to attend for awhile, but kept letting my (very long list of)...