Pregnancy
After Pain Sucks!
virtual Midwife Click for video. Hey Mama, I hear all the time, I wished you could be my midwife. So I got creative, thought outside the box and this is what I came up with. I am a virtual midwife! I help pregnant moms, doulas, midwives, and people just like you get the clarity and…
Read MoreFetal Positions
Hey mama, let’s talk about your baby’s position in the womb. When you go to your OB/prenatal appointment, if you’re lucky, your doc will tell you what position your baby is in. He may rattle off some acronyms, but you have no idea what that means. Let me see if I can help you understand…
Read MoreIs MetaPWR a Diet?
Hey Mama…is this a question you have??? Is MetaPWR a diet? I want to address one question that keeps coming up… “is MetaPWR a diet? I cringe at this question because I would never advocate for dieting during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, but I do recommend the dōTERRA MetaPWR system. This system was created to…
Read MoreBest Essential Oils for Pregnancy
I’m often asked which oils are the best to have on hand for pregnancy, so I am listing my two favorite kits, AND you get a free enrollment with both kits (a $35 value). These oils are my essential go-to when you are pregnant or about to welcome a new baby. The AromaTouch Kit The AromaTouch…
Read MoreMidwife Scholarship Passion Project
At convention last year, my heartstrings were tugged on as I listened to Edna Adan tell us about the women in Sanaag and the challenges they face. Because empowering women through birth is deeply embedded in my bones, I wanted so much to help, but where to start??? What can I do?? This is WAY…
Read MoreWhy Am I So Tired in Pregnancy?
Why am I so tired in pregnancy? Why am I so fatigued in pregnancy? How can I get more energy during pregnancy? These are questions I’m asked nearly every day so I thought I’d try and answer them for you here. The short answer is…it’s hormones! Be kind to yourself, and listen to your body,…
Read MoreCan I Use Deep Blue in Pregnancy?
Can I use Deep Blue in Pregnancy? The short answer is…Absolutely YES! It’s totally SIP/B – (Safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding) dōTERRA has several products in their Deep Blue line including, Deep Blue oil, Deep Blue Touch (pre-diluted), Deep Blue Rub, Deep Blue Stick (with Copaiba), and Deep Blue Polyphenol Complex. These are ALL SIP/B…
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 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…
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