HEALTH
Weaning and Hormonal Changes: What Happens to Mama
My purpose with this post is to draw awareness to the shifts and changes that happen within a mother’s body, emotions and heart during the weaning process more than it is about “how to wean.”.
DIY Essential Oil Sleep Spray
I started making this spray because I wanted my linens to smell fresh before bed. After a little more research and development it quickly became my go-to, multifaceted spray for linens AND for sleep! I mist it over my shirt, hair and over our pillows before bed. I particularly enjoy it during pregnancy when my
ESSENTIAL OILS FOR LABOR AND DELIVERY
“Aromatherapy is considered to be a holistic form of complementary medicine which works due to the combination of the chemical constituents, the method of administration and the effect of the aromas on the limbic system which affects mood.” – Laura Wallbank, Royal Berkshire Aromatherapy utilizes the essential oils extracted from plants for their therapeutic effects
Creating a Birth Plan – My Birth Plan for Baby #2
“Isn’t that the way with babies–we think we have prepared ourselves and then they come, turning us inside out and showing how little we indeed know ourselves after all.” -Jeannine Parvati Baker, Prenatal Yoga & Natural Childbirth At my 28 week appointment with my midwife she suggested I create a birth plan for the delivery
What Vitamins Should I Take While I am Pregnant? — My Prenatal Supplements List
Writing this entry was more beneficial than I would have assumed. I’ve often been asked what prenatal vitamins I am taking and finally compiled a list. I’m expecting baby number two in a few months and I definitely have a go-to vitamin routine. In the back of my mind, I know the basic benefits of