Do you feel rushed, tense, or constantly overwhelmed in your homeschooling? Maybe you began homeschooling with a deep desire to be a teacher who would give your kids a rich, faith-filled education … but now you find yourself burdened with lesson plans, laundry, schedule complexities, cooking, and anxiety that maybe you aren’t doing everything you…
Probably the most common question parents ask when they’re planning on birthing their new baby in a hospital is “What time should we head to the hospital?” Valid question especially when you know, and I’ve personally known babies born in the car as they’re pulling into the hospital, in the doorway on the way to…
After you’ve discovered that you are pregnant, one of the first decisions you and your husband will want to make is the decision of WHERE you plan to birth your baby. That may seem like a fairly simple decision, but there are many factors in a decision. While you may immediately think, “of course, I’ll…
Have you heard the term the “Golden Hour”? It’s that 60 or more minutes shortly after a mom births her baby where mom, dad, and baby bond together in this little bubble of love – no matter where they give birth. It’s a lovely thought and when I have prenatal meetings with moms this is…
Is your Obstetrician recommending an induction because: Recommending an induction seems to be more and more common these days. According to the CDC, labor induction rates increased from 29.5% in 2023 to 34.5% 2024. There’s been a step and steady increase in the numbers since 2016. But, just because your doc is offering or even…
“I’d like something like a home birth, but I’m going to the hospital because _____.” Yes, I’ve heard this pretty often, or some version of it. Basically what these moms are looking for is a natural, physiologic, intervention free birth with minimal interruptions while at the hospital. And yes, THAT can be a thing, though…
You’ve just had your baby! Bliss! All is well after the first 24 hours and your doc says, “see you in 6 weeks”. (Sidenote, can we normalize an earlier postpartum visit for moms, please?!) At your six week appointment, the doctor says, “Everything looks great! You can resume regular activities (including intimacy)!” But you, in…
I’m not sure if you’re watching the news or not (I’m not) about the recent case of a mom with extreme postpartum depression who did the unimaginable. I can’t watch. But I know several people who are watching (and commenting on) every minute of the trial. It’s tragic. It’s heartbreaking. And while this particular case…
*** NOTE: for some reason the embedded YouTube videos are not working in this presentation. Links to those video are right here: P6 Pressure Point video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwdi3_K9ag&t=16s Alignment Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg4muXeTnjA Melt Method in Pregnancy: https://fb.watch/fFO7ehDFx1/ Here are some common complaints or discomforts in various stages of pregnancy. Listed below are some of the resources I talk about in…
Usually, when you find out you’re pregnant, you’re at least one month in. That means you’ve got about 8 months to get yourself and your home ready for the new addition. During the first trimester, you might not feel like doing much (hello “morning” sickness), but once you hit around week 12, you’ll hopefully start…