Joann’s Birth Story
I’m not one for giving advice, but if you’re pregnant and reading this, here’s something I hope will be useful; make plans, but don’t make plans. I know, that sounds ridiculous, but babies will do
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I’m not one for giving advice, but if you’re pregnant and reading this, here’s something I hope will be useful; make plans, but don’t make plans. I know, that sounds ridiculous, but babies will do
Mine was scheduled due to my darling daughter being ‘complete breech’ since 28 weeks. Did EVERYTHING to turn her and even found a doctor/midwife team in North County San Diego who would deliver vaginally at the last minute….
These massage therapists specialize in prenatal and have been used and recommended by someone in the kula…
I see and recommend a maternal/reproductive psychiatrist, Dr. Emily Dossett. She focuses on women’s health and is very up on the latest research regarding all things psychiatric as it pertains to pregnancy/post-partum, etc. She doesn’t
We wanted to share the exciting news that our baby girl, Zoe Patricia Wagner, arrived safely last Thursday 08/09!! What a life altering and affirming experience. My husband, Chris, and I are in heaven –
I should probably start by saying that I had a very uncomplicated pregnancy. Every step of the way, baby and I checked out healthy and…
It’s hard to believe that Adele is already four days old. I can’t figure out if time has gone by really fast, or really slow. She is absolutely the most beautiful baby girl I’ve ever
Best Books – Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler; The Fertile Female by Julia Indichova; Making Babies by Sami David.
As the last few months of pregnancy close in, most expecting moms scramble to prepare for the arrival of a new baby. It can feel overwhelming to try to think of everything that needs to
Chinese medicine is wonderful for getting all the different parts of the body to be moving together in the healthiest, most effective way.
I could feel it! I could feel the baby! And that gave me the energy and excitement to push.
…And I’m a screamer! The midwife said i sounded very “Victorian”, my husband was worried the neighbors would think someone was getting murdered. It’s the only way I could drum up the energy to push!…
Suddenly all the doctors and nurses on the floor were in my room and it got very quiet…
We know that taking a childbirth education class can increase our chances of having a successful birth – but what exactly IS a successful birth? Around here it has nothing to do with where you
In most of the world, new mothers have a very special role and are nurtured and supported in ways that help them with this major life transition. Many cultures have a period of 40 days
Dear Mamas and Mamas-to-be, Before we dive into the recipes I wanted to chat. There is so much turmoil in the food world today, on every level from soil to plate. In Ayurveda we talk
A birth doula is there to support your goals for your birth and help you achieve them, whether you are wanting a birth totally free of interventions, a c-section, or anything in between. This is
1. Isolation – The blissful days with my newborn sometimes felt like I was happily strolling in a tunnel singing as I went, and suddenly…
Pregnancy Guide: Recommended Reading for Pregnancy, Baby Care and Kids This Pregnancy Guide is full of books recommended by members of the Ma Yoga community. There are also sections for breastfeeding, baby care and starting
We’ve all heard stories of people who get terrible diagnoses of scary illnesses and they say that it was the greatest gift of their lives…
I’m not one for giving advice, but if you’re pregnant and reading this, here’s something I hope will be useful; make plans, but don’t make plans. I know, that sounds ridiculous, but babies will do
Mine was scheduled due to my darling daughter being ‘complete breech’ since 28 weeks. Did EVERYTHING to turn her and even found a doctor/midwife team in North County San Diego who would deliver vaginally at the last minute….
These massage therapists specialize in prenatal and have been used and recommended by someone in the kula…
I see and recommend a maternal/reproductive psychiatrist, Dr. Emily Dossett. She focuses on women’s health and is very up on the latest research regarding all things psychiatric as it pertains to pregnancy/post-partum, etc. She doesn’t
We wanted to share the exciting news that our baby girl, Zoe Patricia Wagner, arrived safely last Thursday 08/09!! What a life altering and affirming experience. My husband, Chris, and I are in heaven –
I should probably start by saying that I had a very uncomplicated pregnancy. Every step of the way, baby and I checked out healthy and…
It’s hard to believe that Adele is already four days old. I can’t figure out if time has gone by really fast, or really slow. She is absolutely the most beautiful baby girl I’ve ever
Best Books – Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler; The Fertile Female by Julia Indichova; Making Babies by Sami David.
As the last few months of pregnancy close in, most expecting moms scramble to prepare for the arrival of a new baby. It can feel overwhelming to try to think of everything that needs to
Chinese medicine is wonderful for getting all the different parts of the body to be moving together in the healthiest, most effective way.
I could feel it! I could feel the baby! And that gave me the energy and excitement to push.
…And I’m a screamer! The midwife said i sounded very “Victorian”, my husband was worried the neighbors would think someone was getting murdered. It’s the only way I could drum up the energy to push!…
Suddenly all the doctors and nurses on the floor were in my room and it got very quiet…
We know that taking a childbirth education class can increase our chances of having a successful birth – but what exactly IS a successful birth? Around here it has nothing to do with where you
In most of the world, new mothers have a very special role and are nurtured and supported in ways that help them with this major life transition. Many cultures have a period of 40 days
Dear Mamas and Mamas-to-be, Before we dive into the recipes I wanted to chat. There is so much turmoil in the food world today, on every level from soil to plate. In Ayurveda we talk
A birth doula is there to support your goals for your birth and help you achieve them, whether you are wanting a birth totally free of interventions, a c-section, or anything in between. This is
1. Isolation – The blissful days with my newborn sometimes felt like I was happily strolling in a tunnel singing as I went, and suddenly…
Pregnancy Guide: Recommended Reading for Pregnancy, Baby Care and Kids This Pregnancy Guide is full of books recommended by members of the Ma Yoga community. There are also sections for breastfeeding, baby care and starting
We’ve all heard stories of people who get terrible diagnoses of scary illnesses and they say that it was the greatest gift of their lives…
