Posts by Stephanie Fritz
Fertility
For many couples, pregnancy comes easily, but others have a harder time conceiving. If you are one of those who struggle with this, it can be very stressful for both spouses and the relationship. When you add up all the variables that must be in perfect alignment for conception, it’s a miracle anyone conceives. Infertility…
Read MoreMethods of Using Essential Oils
Topically: Applying certain oils to the bottoms of your feet every day will help you stay healthy. Essential oils have been shown to destroy threats in the body while simultaneously restoring homeostasis. I recommend diluting essential oils with fractionated coconut oil. I like this because it stays in a liquid form and doesn’t go rancid…
Read MoreVirtual Midwife
I hear all the time, “I wish you could be my midwife”. So I got creative, thought outside the box and this is what came of it. I Am a Virtual midwife I help pregnant moms, doulas midwives, and people just like you get the clarity, confidence, and tools you need to trust birth and…
Read MoreAre Essential Oils Safe in Pregnancy?
You may have come across many books that debate which, if any, essential oils are safe during pregnancy. You will often see a warning on the label or an advisory to contact your physician before using essential oils.You may read that “studies” showing certain oils can cause spontaneous abortions, miscarriages, or uterine contractions. The problem…
Read MoreStarted out with plan A but now you’re on plan N for NICU
Hey mama… this post is for all you moms that started out with plan A but now you’re on plan N for NICU! Whether you had a preemie or your baby is sick or you have genetic or chromosome things going on with your baby, it doesn’t matter, the feelings are still the same. Three…
Read MoreMenopause
If you’re having some anxious feelings when it comes to menopause you’re certainly not alone. Hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, uncomfortable sex, irritation, and mood swings are all the things and while these definitely are valid complaints there is help that doesn’t always have to involve hormonal therapy. While hormone therapy may help some…
Read MorePreparing for Birth
Pregnancy and childbirth can be so confusing, what’s safe? what isn’t? What’s best to take to the hospital? What’s best for my baby? So many books, posts, blogs, friends, parents (the list goes on!), all offering different advice and sometimes sharing things that may not necessarily be true! There is so much preparation that goes…
Read MoreThe Golden Hour of Birth!
The first hour immediately after your baby is born is often referred to as the golden hour because so many beautiful and perfect things happen in this hour. They are “golden” and you don’t want to miss out. Your baby is usually awake and alert during this time, so bonding is easy. Oxytocin has been…
Read MoreCycle Phases
When you have a bunch of girls living in the same house somehow they all start syncing their cycles. This was my family. SIX girls (including our exchange student) and me all on the same cycle. My poor husband! His name is Paul and his definition for PMS was Paul Must Suffer. Here are some…
Read MoreChildren at Birth
Have you ever wondered if it’s a good idea to have your other children at your birth? I have attended many births where other children/siblings were present, and it was a powerful experience. When choosing a home birth, I am in your home doing home visits quite often and listening to baby’s heartbeat, feeling your…
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