Bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful and transformative experience, but it's also an incredibly demanding one for a mother's body. As such, postpartum recovery is a crucial aspect of the journey to motherhood. In this blog, we will delve into the essentials of postpartum recovery, emphasizing natural, holistic care, and exploring the role of essential oils and herbal remedies in this healing process.

Several professionals have emerged to lend a helping hand during the postpartum period. In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between four key figures: postpartum doulas, night nurses, newborn care specialists (NCS), and night nannies.

Using oils can bring your birth experience to the next level. For the past 8+ years, I’ve been using these oils at the request of my birth doula clients. Essential oils are a powerful tool to use for birth. The following list of essential oils has been compiled to help you in making selections for your birth.

This week, I want to talk to you about 3 books I recommend you read and refer to often during your childbearing year. Each of these books have impacted me personally on my maternity and doula journey. I’ve vlogged (video blogged) about each of them.

Did you know that two out of three women have postpartum abdominal separation, also known as diastasis recti? You usually get this while you’re pregnant. The pressure from baby pushes your abdominal wall outwards and separates the long, vertical muscles. Think about that for a second. Your abs are separated.

Wednesday was our firstborn’s 6th birthday. As I looked at photos and walked down memory lane with Brad, the idea popped into my head to share our story with you. This version of my birth story will be injected with doula tips and new discoveries I’ve made since being a natural health educator. I hope you are encouraged.

Have you ever struggled with acne after you had a baby? I had a major problem last year. When our baby was 9 months old, I started getting breakouts on my face. I’d been using the best brand {in my opinion} of essential oils on my face since November 2013. I also had the all-natural essential oil skincare line that my company had just launched in September 2014. It was embarrassing to be teaching classes about using essential oils for promoting healthy skin while inflamed pustules lined my jaw. It was a total bummer and I felt like a fraud sometimes. I was using the best stuff, but it didn’t seem to be doing anything for my skin.