Mary HaseltineThe Precipitous Home Birth of Adam KolbeIt was a hot and beautiful summer evening one year ago that our Adam Kolbe exploded into the world. I'm sharing the last of my birth...
Mary HaseltineThe Home Water Birth of Peter Simon LolekFour years ago today our sixth son Peter was born! So here's his birth story! Just one left to complete them all, I promise ;) We knew...
Guest ContributorErin's *Three Hour* Natural First Birth with CholestasisI found out I was pregnant on September 29th, 2021, the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel! I was so excited to be pregnant, but...
Mary HaseltineDads Matter: The Many Ways for Husbands to Be a Part of Pregnancy and BirthOne of my favorite ways to be a support in the birth room is by helping the father to have an involved role in the birth of his baby. I...
Mary HaseltineNORA Tea for Labor, Birth, and Postpartum PrepNORA infusions are a great way to prepare and nourish your body for pregnancy, labor, birth, and after. An infusion is basically just a...
Mary HaseltineWays to Foster Oxytocin in the Hospital RoomOxytocin! It is absolutely essential for an uncomplicated birth. Oxytocin is the hormone released in largest amounts during orgasm,...
