Excessive Bleeding After Birth and Thoughts on Prevention

In a normal birth after your baby comes out, there is bleeding from your womb where the placenta has detached. This is normal and...

The Precipitous Home Birth of Adam Kolbe

It 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...

The Home Water Birth of Peter Simon Lolek

Four 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...

Erin's *Three Hour* Natural First Birth with Cholestasis

I found out I was pregnant on September 29th, 2021, the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel! I was so excited to be pregnant, but...

Dads Matter: The Many Ways for Husbands to Be a Part of Pregnancy and Birth

One 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...

NORA Tea for Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Prep

NORA infusions are a great way to prepare and nourish your body for pregnancy, labor, birth, and after. An infusion is basically just a...

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