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Clients ask me all the time what they might be able to do with their placenta, and are surprised to find that they have many options!...

Part 4 in my series narrating a bit about what it is like to give birth in different locations around Chicago. Evanston Hospital is near...

During the holidays, talk of induction inevitably comes up. Either from accounts online warning you about higher rates of induction...

This high-protein muffin is perfect for pregnancy and postpartum!

The Birthing from Within logo is a labyrinth, so you know they are an important! I use labyrinths throughout my Birthing From Within...

Most birthing classes include breathing techniques so there is a myth that you need to learn the right way to breath through a...

If you are interested in a childbirth education class, you might find yourself sorting through many different curriculums: Hypnobirthing,...

We are taught from a young age in the United States that we need to be on high alert, because pregnancy can happen anytime, anywhere,...

Are you interested in giving birth in a tub or birth pool? Often, in order to use a birthing tub you have to sign a consent form. Many of...

When building a family, queer folks are usually inviting at least one variable into the making of their child. If you are hoping to...

Did you know that anyone with mammary tissue can make milk? There are many ways to bond with your new baby, and if you are someone with...

Part 3 of my series about places to give birth in and around the Chicago area features Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital. Prentice...

An expensive tool that some parents swear saved their lives and sanity in the first months postpartum. The real question before you drop...

Have you been considering preserving your birth story through professional birth photography? It's a life event that cannot be...

(No, they did not ask me to write this:) After interviewing two doulas and reading over fifty birth stories, personally, I am convinced...

Sleeping with your infant is a unique struggle, but this is because it is also a unique time in their life when their minds, souls, and...

Inductions seem to be on the rise as the percentage of inductions has risen by almost 10% from 2007 to 2017(25.5%), with a more recent...

Getting to the postpartum period means you and your family now have a new, miraculous baby with their own needs, emotions, and schedule....

What is the issue? Feel free to skip this section if you already know Getting medical professionals to respect patients’ pronouns is one...

I've had three families cancel placenta encapsulation this month. It's totally up to you if you want to have placenta pills and I don't...

Well, first, what is a doula? What are the different types of doulas? Doulas’ work across the many types can be generally described under...