How to Actually Have a Happy Period

How to Actually Have a Happy Period

My friend and I were leaving Bend, basking in the afterglow of a day spent talking about our favorite subject: childbirth. We’d spent ten hours learning about the midwifery management of neonatal resuscitation and thought that the perfect way to process it was...

Herbs for Mama: Alfalfa & Nettle

This is the fourth post in my Herbs for Mama series. I’ve also covered Red Raspberry Leaf, Lady’s Mantle and Milk Thistle. Two herbs that my midwife insisted I consume during pregnancy were alfalfa and nettle. Thankfully, both tend to grow in abundance...

Herbs for Mama: Milk Thistle

This is the third in a series on Herbs for Mama. I’ve also covered Red Raspberry Leaf and Lady’s Mantle. When I first read about milk thistle, I couldn’t believe that I had gone so long without it. Learning about it as a pregnant woman made me even more...

Herbs for Mama: Lady’s Mantle

This is second in a series on Herbs for Mama. I’ve also covered Milk Thistle and Red Raspberry Leaf. Time for another look at those wonderful herbs especially helpful to women! Lady’s Mantle is one that’s useful for women in all stages of life as...
Herbs for Mama: Red Raspberry Leaf

Herbs for Mama: Red Raspberry Leaf

Note: This is the beginning of an herbal remedy series. I’m also covering Lady’s Mantle and Milk Thistle. Red raspberry leaf tea is an oft-recommended pregnancy herb. Not only is it safe to consume daily after you reach the second trimester, but you can...