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Things I Wish I Knew Before Giving Birth (125+ entries from real moms)

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Over a hundred women answered the question, “what’s something you wish you knew before giving birth?” and I’ve collected their responses to help educate other moms. We can learn invaluable information from the lessons these moms have learned. Most Repeated Answers Let’s start first by looking at the overarching themes of their advice. You have …

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Why I Chose The Hospital for Natural Birth

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Hospital vs birthing center… which is better for a natural birth as a first-time mom? Let’s dig into the pros and cons of each. Hospital vs Birthing Center for Natural Birth We started our prenatal care for our first baby at a local birthing center. I really enjoyed the midwives’ hands-off (and naturally minded) approach …

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Healthy Snacks to Pack in Hospital Bag

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You generally knew what to pack in your hospital bag but what about snacks for the hospital bag? What are the best healthy snacks to pack in hospital bag? Let’s look at the best snacks to bring to the hospital. Related: Natural Birth Hospital Bag Checklist for Minimalists The Best Snacks to Take to Hospital …

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Natural Birth Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom to Be

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The nesting instinct has hit you full force and you’re ready to pack! This minimalist hospital bag checklist will make packing for your natural birth at the hospital easy. Minimalist Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom To Be “What do you mean you didn’t check the list?! I need that right now! HOW COULD YOU HAVE …

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Can’t Afford Natural Childbirth Classes

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Mom-to-be, you’re in one of two boats. Either, you’re wondering are childbirth classes really necessary because you don’t really want to spend the money on something useless. Or, you want to take a natural birth class but just honestly can’t afford it. Let’s talk through your options for birth education and then you can decide …

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Holistic Pregnancy: What, Why & How for Moms-To-Be

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Tests, screenings, routine procedures, and medical interventions pop up all throughout pregnancy. Which ones really matter? What are these tests for? Do I really need to do what the doctor is telling me? I’m here to walk through the choices you have to achieve a holistic pregnancy. What is a Holistic Pregnancy? My definition of …

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A Letter to The Mom of A Baby with Tongue Tie

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So, you have a baby with tongue tie? Or you suspect you might have a tongue tied (or lip tied) baby? Oh, mama, you are who I want to encourage today. Nurturing a newborn is hard enough without the added difficulty of mothering a baby with tongue tie. Below you will find a letter of …

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Wondering how to prepare for natural birth? Or how to prepare for labor and delivery the natural way? Here are 7 scientifically proven ways to prepare your body for labor. I’ve shared the best things to do (exercise, what food to eat, etc) to prepare in any trimester. #naturalbirth #prepareforlabor #laboranddelivery #prepareforbirth

How to Prepare for Labor: All About Your Body

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It’s time to prepare for labor. I’ve walked you through preparing mentally for a natural birth, but now let’s talk about how you can prepare your body for natural childbirth. Let’s jump in! I am in no way a medical professional; the advice on this blog is to be viewed as opinion only and NOT …

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Letter to A New Mom: Trust Your Instincts

I’m Pregnant: Now What? 13 Natural Things to Do

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So, you just found out you’re pregnant. Whether this is your first time or 8th – congratulations! Today, I’m sharing the 13 (natural) things to do when you find out you’re pregnant. When I was pregnant, I wanted to do things as naturally as possible to give my baby and myself a healthy and enjoyable …

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