I took beginning belly dance classes in the basement of a woman’s house during my second pregnancy. She was the kind of woman I imagine would be my strong, strange aunt if I was of middle-eastern descent. We took off our shoes when we entered the dancing space, and my classmate took off her veil. […]
Nutritious Cookies and Pancakes
What?? Yes! Good-for-you pancakes and cookies. The pancakes are my new favorite and by far the healthiest pancake recipe we’ve tried. They are so good, so easy, and seem very difficult to mess up. Great soaked or sprouted grains, plus extra protein from the yogurt. I want some right now. TRY […]
Emotional Preparation for Childbirth
I had the most incredible birth. I’ve been mulling over why this is ever since. I think that preparation, dedication, and education had a big part. I worked hard for this birth. But I think my emotional state going into the birth was even more important. Three tiny birth stories and the moral My first […]
The Family Germs: Probiotics For Pregnancy & Birth
We used to think that our bodies were…well…us. But it turns out they aren’t so much us, as they are them. There are trillions of cells that are the product of our genes–what we think of as our body. And there are hundreds of trillions of micro-organisms that colonize our bodies. Let’s make sure […]
Pregnancy Tea For Quick & Easy Birth
Building babies is a stress on your body and a big undertaking for the new little one. Extra attention to nutrient-intake can lessen the stress on both of you. This is why nutrition is so important in pregnancy–your baby needs it to build her body, and you need it to keep yours going long enough […]
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